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A Teen’s Mission to End Period Poverty: Cora Shields’ Inspiring Journey to Peru

June 26, 2024April 25, 2024

High school student Cora Shields demonstrates the power of determination as she addressed “period poverty” and the importance of accessible menstrual health education and supplies, on a mission with International Medical Relief.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags International Medical Relief, Menstrual health, Period poverty, Peru, Women and girls
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