Period Poverty: A Public Health Crisis Period poverty is the lack of access to menstrual products, education, hygiene facilities, and waste management. It affects an estimated 500 million people worldwide, including 1 in 10 girls in the United States, 6 in 10 girls in Nigeria, and 4 in 10 girls in India. Period poverty can have a devastating impact on people's lives. It can lead to school absenteeism, missed work, and even health problems. It can also contribute to stigma and shame around menstruation. There are many reasons why people experience period poverty. Some people live in poverty and cannot afford menstrual products. Others live in rural areas or conflict zones where access to menstrual products is limited. Still others face cultural or religious barriers that prevent them from using menstrual products. There are a number of things that can be done to address period poverty. One is to make menstrual products more affordable. Another is to provide education about menstruation and menstrual hygiene. We can also work to break down the stigma around menstruation. Period poverty is a complex issue, but it is one that we can solve. By working together, we can ensure that everyone has access to the menstrual products and education they need to live healthy and productive lives. Here are some ways you can help to fight period poverty: Donate to Doctors On Call organizations or others that provide menstrual products and education to people in need. Talk about period poverty with your friends, family, and community. Advocate for policies that make menstrual products more affordable and accessible. Break down the stigma around menstruation. Menstrual Health Day 2023 is just 2 weeks away. Therefore we need your donation to get more free pads for our PAD PROOF TOUR 2023. We are Together is this year's Menstrual Day campaign theme, and if we as a team collectively create a world where periods are an everyday fact of life by 2030, commitment to both action and funding will achieve the goal of ending poverty period by 2030 #WeAreCommitted2023 is the theme and will continue to be the overarching theme and hashtag of this year's campaign with our donations. Kindly donate today, get a free design post of your donations, and share on social media using the hashtag #wearetogether2023 Together, we can make a difference. follow this link to donate, sign up to volunteer and register for the event. For Donations in Naira, use this account UBA 1024825143 Doctors On Call For Donations In Rupees, use this account State Bank of India A/c no 41254296208 Margao branch Call or Email us after your donations. Thank you
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Uchechukwu Stanley
5/10/2023 08:16:56 pm
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