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1 in 4: Nearly 25% of American teens have missed school due to lack of access to menstrual products.
1 in 4: Nearly 25% of American teens have missed school due to lack of access to menstrual products.
16% have had to chose to buy period products over food or clothes as a result of the pandemic. Latinx, rural, low-income, and college students are most impacted.
76% of students are taught more about the biology of frogs than the human female body in school.
76% of students are taught more about the biology of frogs than the human female body in school.
Lack of access to menstrual products can lead to missed school days. Girls may skip school during their periods, which can significantly impact their education and future opportunities. Addressing period poverty ensures that young people have equal access to education, promoting a more educated society.
Lack of access to menstrual products can lead to missed school days. Girls may skip school during their periods, which can significantly impact their education and future opportunities. Addressing period poverty ensures that young people have equal access to education, promoting a more educated society.
Health and Hygeine
Health and Hygeine
Menstrual hygiene is essential for overall health. Without access to proper sanitary products and education, young people may resort to using unsanitary materials, leading to infections like toxic shock which can lead to death and other health issues. Solving period poverty promotes better health and hygiene among youth.
Gender Equality
Gender Equality
Period poverty disproportionately affects young women, contributing to gender inequality. By addressing this issue, society takes a step toward gender equality, ensuring that girls have the same opportunities as boys and are not held back by a natural biological process.
Economic Impact
Economic Impact
Families struggling to afford menstrual products might allocate their limited resources elsewhere, such as food or utilities. By providing free or affordable menstrual products, families can save money, contributing to their overall economic well-being.
Call to action
Call to action
Nearly 8-in-10 (77%) students recognize that lack of access
to period products is a critical issue people face, an issue
that 76% say isn’t discussed enough. Want to make change? Here is how you can help!
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