Twin activists Brooke and Breanna Bennett transformed their grassroots campaign against period poverty into a statewide policy victory and national recognition, delivering essential supplies to thousands.
Gloria Orwoba transformed a controversial protest in Kenya’s Parliament into tangible policy change, securing $7.3 million in funding for menstrual products while challenging deep-rooted stigmas about periods.
Jigsaw, a UK charity, partners with local organizations to distribute menstrual products and provide crucial health education in Lebanon’s refugee camps, tackling period poverty and empowering women and girls to manage their health with dignity.
In Cameroon, a youth-led nonprofit is combating period poverty and reproductive health ignorance by providing education and affordable menstrual products to vulnerable girls in rural communities.
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.