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Working to
Eliminate Period Poverty
Pads, tampons, and menstrual cups are not covered by benefit programs (like SNAP), and some families are forced to cut back on these critical health maintenance items or prioritize other, equally critical purchases.
ADVOCACY
GHGP pushes for policy, systems, and legal reforms to advance menstrual equity.
EDUCATION
We equip learners of all ages with the knowledge to understand their bodies and manage their periods safely.
We educate the public about period poverty and its profound effects on all aspects of life.
DISTRIBUTION
Our period product distribution program ensures individuals have the supplies they need to attend work, school, and fully participate in daily life.
At Girls Helping Girls. Period., we believe menstrual health leads to overall health. And human dignity.
We’re dedicated to educating people about the need, collecting/distributing products, and advocating for systemic change.
We supply products to food pantries, social services agencies, and community groups, and we offer workshops and consulting on sustainable, affordable menstrual management solutions to individuals, schools, and companies.
It’s time to wipe out period poverty. What will you do to help?
$100 - $150
The cost of disposable period products needed for one person for one year.
Nearly 1 in 4
menstruating students suffers from period poverty.
4.5 Million
Number of menstrual care items GHGP has distributed.
0
states requiring basic menstrual mangement education.
86%
of people who say they have unexpectedly started their periods in public.
Make A Real Change In Someone’s Life
Donate Money
Find out how to donate money to make a difference in your community and the world.
Educate
Just learning about Period Poverty? Looking for info for your local project? Would your students benefit from a workshop? We’ve got you covered!
Donate Products
Your product donations help us provide product support to people in need.
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Partners
Girls Helping Girls. Period. depends on, and is grateful for, our relationships with organizations, companies, and brands that support our programming. We simply would not be able to help as many partner agencies and individuals without these critical partnerships.
The GHGP Blog
Ending Period Poverty- What Does Making a Difference Look Like?
GHGP started nearly a decade ago when my family learned that students in our school were regularly missing school due to a lack of period supplies. We had such a phenomenal response to our request for community donations that we were able to make a significant...
GHGP 2024 Year In Review
Thank you to every one of you who volunteered, served as a social media ambassador, joined one of our programs, made a financial gift, or who simply took the opportunity to talk more openly about periods, helping alleviate the stigma surrounding them. We know...
PS: Risky Practices
By Crystal L. Jackson, RN We are only in bloom for a season. The average age at the start of menarche is twelve years and menstruating persons will spend on average $20 per cycle. That adds up to thousands of dollars spent over a lifetime considering women will have a...
Awards & Recognitions
