Girls Helping Girls. Period. DAF Gift Acceptance Policy 

by GHGP | Advocacy

Girls Helping Girls. Period. encourages donors to consult their tax advisors and/or legal counsel to determine the tax treatment of any contributions they are considering to a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) account and any other restrictions that apply to DAF gifts. ...

“IYKYK” Workshops 2025–2026 School Year — Survey Results Summary

by GHGP | Education

Girls Helping Girls Period (GHGP) ran two-part “IYKYK” workshops at eight schools this year, teaching fifth- and sixth-grade students about periods and period care. Before and after the workshops, students filled out surveys about their knowledge,...

P.S: Why am I NOT allowed to eat during my period?

by GHGP | P.S. Period Stories

Urmi Hossain, She/HerAge 34 We just finished Ramadan—one of the holiest months for the Muslim community.Women and men fast for 30 days, with no food or water from sunrise to sunset.During those 30 days, women get about a week’s break when they are on their period....

Rising Period Stigma: What New Data Reveals

by GHGP | Advocacy, Policy / News, Reproductive Health

Period Stigma is On the Rise — A Bad Trend Despite efforts to normalize menstruation, shame may be deepening. In a recent Harris Poll survey of more than 1000 students from 13-19 years old, on behalf of Thinx/Period, 62% of teens now say society teaches people to be...

SNAP Cuts and Period Poverty: The Hidden Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill

by GHGP | Advocacy, Policy / News, Reproductive Health

The Big Beautiful Bill (signed July 4, 2025) makes historic cuts to the SNAP program, removing $186 billion in nutrition funding over the next decade. While it doesn’t mention menstrual products, its impact on period poverty, food insecurity, and menstrual health...