Can you imagine the unthinkable? That in our land of abundance and opportunity, 16.9 million young girls living in poverty suffer the indignity of not being able to afford menstrual products? Period poverty refers to a pervasive crisis affecting the lives of countless young women - an inability to access essential menstrual products, hygiene facilities, waste management, and crucial education. Although you might be unfamiliar with the term, its effects are devastatingly real. Consider these startling truths: • Two-thirds of these young girls were unable to afford menstrual products in the past year, with a heartbreaking 50% forced to choose between essential sanitary supplies and food. • Almost 14.2% of college menstruating individuals experienced period poverty in the last year, an unwarranted hurdle on their path to higher education. • An overwhelming 84% of teens in poverty have missed school, or know someone who has, because of period poverty - a setback that disrupts their academic progress and hampers their future potential. • Alarmingly, 10% of college menstruating students experience this struggle every month. Despite the gravity of the situation, these essential products are not covered by SNAP or any other welfare program, leaving countless women and girls without fundamental necessities that many of us take for granted. Let’s pause and reflect – isn’t it a glaring injustice that in the 21st century, young girls are denied the basic right of comfort, hygiene, and dignity? Imagine young girls, radiant with dreams and aspirations, poised to shape the world, but stymied by a needless impediment - the absence of basic menstrual hygiene supplies. It’s a heartbreaking reality that prevents them from realizing their boundless potential. The ripples of period poverty extend beyond school and into the work environment. Many women have had to miss work due to the lack of affordable menstrual products, leading to loss of income and increased job insecurity. But here's the uplifting part – you have the power to change her story. Hope is not lost. You can rewrite their narrative. You can light up their path towards a brighter, barrier-free future. By standing with us on this cause, you are not just providing them with hygiene essentials. You are kindling hope, reaffirming their worth and asserting that they are not alone in their struggle! Our goal is ambitious but achievable: to raise $5000 in just seven days. These funds will ensure that the essential hygiene supplies reach the hands of those who need them the most. Every single contribution, regardless of size, is a step towards shattering the constraints of period poverty and will echo a powerful message of solidarity and support. Collectively, we can create a world where every girl attends school, with the confidence and dignity she deserves. A world where she can focus on her studies and chase her dreams without hindrance. We're striving to ensure that every girl can walk into her classroom with the confidence she deserves, focusing on her studies and fearlessly chasing her dreams. The question is, can these young dreamers count on your support? Will you be the change they desperately need? The time to act is now! GoWithTheFlow is our charity of choice. Go With the Flow has provided schools in Tucson and Phoenix and neighboring areas with over 50,000 period packs- bags that contain tampons, pads, and panty liners. When students at participating schools needs menstrual supplies, they can approach various school staff to obtain a period pack. Schools can contact Go With The Flow for additional packs whenever they are running low, helping to ensure a continuous supply of menstrual products for students at no cost to the school. https://www.voxer.com/v/e9f49e11f2
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