Additional
Check out additional resources and organizations below!
Organizations
Period First Aid is proud to be in the community with organizations like PERIOD. and The Pad Project—groups that are leading the fight for menstrual equity through product access, education, and advocacy—and to support their work through our fundraising and programming.
PERIOD. is a global, youth-powered nonprofit working to end period poverty and menstrual stigma through product distribution, education, and advocacy. Period First Aid is a proud local chapter of PERIOD., bringing this mission to our community through workshops, resources, and on-the-ground support.
Women for Women International is a global humanitarian nonprofit that supports women survivors of war and conflict to rebuild their lives through financial assistance, job-skills training, rights and health education, and community support networks. Period First Aid is partnering with Women for Women International through a dedicated fundraiser to help expand their impact for women in conflict-affected regions.
The Pad Project is a global nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to menstrual products, combating period stigma, and advancing menstrual equity. Inspired by the Oscar-winning documentary Period. End of Sentence., they partner with grassroots organizations worldwide to provide products, pad-making programs, and menstrual health education. Period First Aid is proud to support The Pad Project through our fundraiser, helping ensure no one’s education or dignity is interrupted by their period.
Articles
Here are three articles and explainers we think are especially important for understanding menstrual equity and why our work at Period First Aid matters:
A clear policy-oriented explainer on how period poverty affects teens and adults in the U.S., with stats on who is most impacted and why access to products is a justice issue, not just a hygiene issue.
A short, readable breakdown of what period poverty is, how it shows up in schools and communities, and why product access and education both matter.
A health-equity focused article that defines period poverty, connects it to broader public health and dignity, and calls for systemic solutions in policy and healthcare.