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She is inspired by her mother, who handcrafted pads for her to wear to school so that she could have equal education and escape the poverty that she was exposed to in her home…..
To establish menstrual equity in Canada and developing countries.
To accelerate menstrual equity through access, empowerment & education that combat stigma and support rights.
Accelerate equitable access to period products for people in need.
Combat stigma and raise awareness of menstrual health and rights.
Enable individuals with dignity, safety and possibility by supporting their health, human rights & well-being.
Addressing the unmet menstrual needs of vulnerable individuals to support their health & well-being.
Fostering community connection and support inclusive of race, culture, and religion; building a healthy community
Dismantling the social contributors to period poverty, including menstrual stigma and shame.
Yanique Brandford
Isabelle Valette
Sophia Jackson
Ysabelle Pelletier
We’ve built relationships with many who have struggled to afford period products, who’ve been excluded from basic activities, and who’ve faced shame from their families. Help A Girl Out is a resource and community for them. Our team, donors, volunteers, packers, sorters, sewers, and drivers all shape the interconnected network of our organization.
We’ve built relationships with many who have struggled to afford period products, who’ve been excluded from basic activities, and who’ve faced shame from their families. Help A Girl Out is a resource and community for them. Our team, donors, volunteers, packers, sorters, sewers, and drivers all shape the interconnected network of our organization.
We lead from experience and with care. We have faced period poverty ourselves, and we have heard the stories from the perspective of individuals from various religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. We are a people-first organization— we care deeply for those we support.
We champion UN goals by empowering girls to break poverty cycles, promoting well-being, encouraging sustainability, and advancing gender equality.