EDUCATE // ADVOCATE // DONATE
Working to
Eliminate Period Poverty
People in communities across the United States are missing school and work simply because they can’t afford basic necessities to manage their periods.
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.
An estimated 13 million people in the United States menstruate while living in period poverty
Financial hardship keeps many of them from being able to leave their homes when they have their periods.
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.
$150+ The cost of disposable period products needed for one person for one year.
Nearly 1 in 4 menstruating students suffer from period poverty.
5 Million+ Number of menstrual care items GHGP has distributed.
Only California & Washington, D.C. require basic menstrual management education.
86% of people who say they have unexpectedly started their periods in public.
It’s time to wipe out period poverty. What will you do to help?
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Educate
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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.
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