period poverty
United Way BC fights menstrual inequality
May 14, 2024By: Yashita Dhillon, News Writer In an effort to combat period poverty across BC, United Way BC has launched its 2024 Period Promise campaign, which is an initiative that they’ve run since 2017 to fundraise, collect, and deliver menstrual product donations from Canadians and non-profits. They then deliver menstrual products to low-income Canadians. United Way BC has a broad focus, spanning from emergency responses and senior’s support, to youth activities and fighting food insecurity. In partnering with Pacific Blue Cross and CUPE Local 1816, they seek to address the growing challenges faced by those who menstruate through education on the…
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Free Periods Canada fights against period poverty
February 21, 2024By: Eden Chipperfield, News Writer When Zeba Khan came across an online video detailing the obstacles that people who experience periods have to face, she aimed to provide a solution. The former University of British Columbia student started a club…
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All menstrual products are valid
February 12, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer There’s no wrong product to use when it comes to menstruation. Some people prefer pads, tampons, menstrual cups, leakproof underwear, or a combination of all of the above. Some people choose the more environmentally friendly…
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