In the vibrant landscapes of Uganda, young girls faced the daunting challenge of period poverty, where 1 in 2 lacked access to menstrual hygiene products.
“I did not go back to school for two months due to fear of being embarrassed by boys,” says Pauline. [Source: Women Across Frontiers] With the endless efforts made under our Period Poverty Project to raise awareness about the issue at hand, access to affordable sanitary products not only restored their dignity but also opened doors to education and opportunities.
Empowered and determined, they broke free from the cycle of exclusion, proving that when period poverty is addressed, a nation flourishes with equality, strength, and limitless potential.
In the vibrant landscapes of Uganda, young girls faced the daunting challenge of period poverty, where 1 in 2 lacked access to menstrual hygiene products. “I did not go back to school for two months due to fear of being embarrassed by boys,” says Pauline. [Source: Women Across Frontiers]
With the endless efforts made under our Period Poverty Project to raise awareness about the issue at hand, access to affordable sanitary products not only restored their dignity but also opened doors to education and opportunities.
Empowered and determined, they broke free from the cycle of exclusion, proving that when period poverty is addressed, a nation flourishes with equality, strength, and limitless potential.
In the vibrant landscapes of Uganda, young girls faced the daunting challenge of period poverty, where 1 in 2 lacked access to menstrual hygiene products.
“I did not go back to school for two months due to fear of being embarrassed by boys,” says Pauline. [Source: Women Across Frontiers]
With the endless efforts made under our Period Poverty Project to raise awareness about the issue at hand, access to affordable sanitary products not only restored their dignity but also opened doors to education and opportunities.
Empowered and determined, they broke free from the cycle of exclusion, proving that when period poverty is addressed, a nation flourishes with equality, strength, and limitless potential.
In Bangladesh, young girls silently battle against period poverty, where 1 in 3 lack access to menstrual hygiene products.
One such woman is 27-year-old Lima of the Rayerbazar area of the capital, whose only recourse on the heavy-flow days was old rags until she developed itching, irritation, and a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). [Source: The Daily Star]
With determined efforts, sustainable programs were established by ZamZam Foundation under their Period Poverty Project, providing sanitary products, hygiene kits, and education, empowering the women to triumph over period poverty with unwavering resolve.
In Bangladesh, young girls silently battle against period poverty, where 1 in 3 lack access to menstrual hygiene products.
One such woman is 27-year-old Lima of the Rayerbazar area of the capital, whose only recourse on the heavy-flow days was old rags until she developed itching, irritation, and a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). [Source: The Daily Star]
With determined efforts, sustainable programs were established by ZamZam Foundation under their Period Poverty Project, providing sanitary products, hygiene kits, and education, empowering the women to triumph over period poverty with unwavering resolve.
women struggle to afford or
access period products
women struggle to afford or access period products
of them have to use unsuitable
alternate products
of them have to use unsuitable alternate products
girls miss their schools
or work due to periods
girls miss their schools or work due to periods
women encounter difficulties
accessing hygiene facilities
women encounter difficulties accessing hygiene facilities
Period poverty affects millions of women globally.
The ZamZam Foundation aims to address Period Poverty by providing low-cost, completely plastic-free, and easily accessible menstrual hygiene products that are eco-friendly, affordable to buy, and even free for underserved communities. Join us in creating a brighter future by supporting our efforts to help women, empower them, and eradicate period poverty.
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Please note that the supply of monthly pads on demand by
beneficiaries in the United States is fulfilled as much as
possible, however submitting the information does not
guarantee that we will be able to fulfill the need given
constraints including increasing demand, minimal supply,
and shipping issues.
Please note that the supply of monthly pads on demand by beneficiaries in the United States is fulfilled as much as possible, however submitting the information does not guarantee that we will be able to fulfill the need given constraints including increasing demand, minimal supply, and shipping issues.
The Period Poverty team at always looks forward to organizations who are working in similar spaces or areas of the industry Period Poverty is focusing on. The Period Poverty project can partner and collaborate with other organizations to bring awareness and help those who need help fighting period poverty. If you think we can partner and/or collaborate, please use the following form to reach out to us.
The Period Poverty team at always looks forward to organizations who are working in similar spaces or areas of the industry Period Poverty is focusing on. The Period Poverty project can partner and collaborate with other organizations to bring awareness and help those who need help fighting period poverty. If you think we can partner and/or collaborate, please use the following form to reach out to us.
Please note that the supply of monthly pads on demand by
beneficiaries in the United States is fulfilled as much as
possible, however submitting the information does not
guarantee that we will be able to fulfill the need given
constraints including increasing demand, minimal supply,
and shipping issues.
The Period Poverty team at always looks forward to organizations
who are working in similar spaces or areas of the industry Period
Poverty is focusing on. The Period Poverty project can partner and
collaborate with other organizations to bring awareness and help those
who need help fighting period poverty. If you think we can partner and/or
collaborate, please use the following form to reach out to us.