Menstrual supplies are a basic necessity and for years they haven’t been treated that way. We distribute hygiene kits, donating thousands of tampons and pads to people in low-Income families, students, refugee centres, remote communities, and those on the streets.
Who We Are
HAGO is an anti-poverty organization based in Brampton Ontario, that aims to eliminate period poverty in Canada and developing countries. We have distributed hundreds of thousands of menstrual products since 2018. Our efforts so far have served individuals and centers across Canada, the Caribbean and a few African countries.
CRA registered charity number: 736051517RR0001
How To Support Our Efforts:
- Tangible period and hygiene product donations: We accept all period, hygiene, and personal care products. We do not accept makeup, clothing, or products specific to size or skin tone.
- We’re raising funds to buy fabric to continue our sewing initiatives and to ship care packages to recipient organizations and communities in Canada and abroad.
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Addressing Unseen Needs
Menstrual supplies are a basic necessity and for years they haven’t been treated that way. We distribute hygiene kits, donating thousands of tampons and pads to people in low-ncome families, students, refugee centres, remote communities, and those on the streets.
APPROXIMATELY
1,000,000
PREVENTED
500,000
plastic period products from reaching landfills
PARTICIPANTS
5,000+
Area of Impact
Community Driving
Collective Action
At the core of our success is the strength of our community. Through strategic collaborations and collective action, we have been able to amplify our impact, expand our reach, and create lasting change. This section highlights the importance of working together to break down barriers, foster innovation, and ultimately empower those most in need.
HAGO is proud to partner with more than 50 organizations that support our mission to accelerate menstrual equity through access, advocacy and education.
We’re Championing
We champion UN goals by empowering girls to break poverty cycles, promoting well-being, encouraging sustainability, and advancing gender equality.
Combating Period Poverty Is A Global Fight That Requires Collective Action.
500 Million
People worldwide lack period products and adequate menstrual hygiene.
1 in 6
Canadians who menstruate have experienced period poverty. This rises to 1 in 3 for low income canadians.
20 Billion
Period products are dumped in landfills annually in North America alone. Tackling the issue of plastic menstrual product waste is important for the future of our planet.
