Did you know that Period Poverty is a real problem in the U.S? Nearly 1 in 5 girls have missed school and the activities they love because they cannot afford period protection. The side effects of missing out are very real.
Watch this moving Always Live #LikeAGirl video and read on to find out how WE can help #EndPeriodPoverty thanks to Walmart and Always.
After watching this emotional video, I immediately thought of my own daughters. Like most parents, I wish they would stop growing up so quickly!
I know all too well the things that my daughters will eventually encounter when they reach adolescence. I do my best every single day to help prepare them. I try to give them the skills, values, and opportunity to overcome the obstacles they may face.
But imagine not being able to provide your daughter with a necessity when it comes to her period. Think about how a girl’s period could become an obstacle to the very things she loves and excels at - like activities, sports, and school. I can’t help but think of the anxiety and stress this would place on young girls. The fact is, Period Poverty is happening every single day across the U.S., sometimes in our own communities. And quite honestly, it’s not being discussed - until now.
I know how much my girls love their activities. My one daughter excels at gymnastics and she’s beyond happy when she’s on the floor, doing what she loves. Every girl deserves the chance to feel that way.
My other daughter dances and has come out of her shell so much because of the confidence boost she gets from learning and growing as a dancer. I cannot imagine either of them one day having to sit out, or feel less than, because of something natural happening to their body. It’s not okay for any girl to experience this.
At puberty, girls’ confidence plummets, and having to miss activities because of a lack of access to period products only makes this drop in confidence worse and limits a girl’s potential and opportunity.
Thanks to Walmart and Always, this issue is coming to light through their efforts like this video. In addition, Always and Walmart are donating a year’s supply of period products to 50 teams in 50 states - ensuring that no girl has to go without.
Remember to take a few moments to watch the video above to learn more about why this issue is so critical for all of us to support! Let’s make sure girls Always Live #LikeAGirl and help keep them active and involved! It starts with all of us!
Post by Stephanie Caruso, The SheSpeaks Team
Always Live #LikeAGirl Donation Giveaway
One lucky entrant will be chosen at random to receive a $50 Walmart gift card. SheSpeaks Giveaway is open to U.S. residents 18 years or older. Enter through 2/7/19. Winner will be chosen randomly by 2/11/19 and notified by email. Sponsor: SheSpeaks.
Update: Thank you to all who entered. Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member Lcjones0519!
This was my first time hearing about this issue. It touched my heart and makes me want to help.
Great program
I missed the competition but was sk happy that all info was still available for me to read. I have many years ago, gone thru similar circumstances. I had honestly forgotten about it until I read this. It is an important issue that no female should have to go thru. I'm so happy SheSpeaks, Always & Walmart are bringing this out in the light to let others know of the very real problem. Thank you!
Wow. This must end.
This is an awesome program I've seen it in Walmart stores when I was shopping. Very good program for females who are in need of them. #LikeAGirl #EndPeriodPoverty
I had heard of it, although didn't realize quite how prevalent it could be in the US. This is an important issue to call attention to because menstruation is such a natural part of our lives and is nothing to be ashamed of!
What a Wonderful cause to support!! It truely is a Right for a girl to have what she needs during her period!!
Awesome campaign! It's important for all girls to have period protection and have what they need!
I've never heard of this before.
I've never heard of this before.
Period Poverty really touched me. Years ago I had to go without pads at school leading to an humiliating experience in class. Every girl should have access the sanitary products!
This is the first I have heard of this, very interesting.
I honestly never heard about Period Poverty. I realize it now how important it is for young girls. I am behind this, we should because we are women and not long ago we are young girls
Yes, I have heard of period poverty. It's important to me because all girls/women deserve to get the same chances of men, regardless of their menstrual cycle.
It makes me very sad to realize that many girls are in that category. We have Blessings boxes in our area where we leave staples and non-perishable items. I will try to buy and leave as many sanitary supplies as I can. I have a box in my neighborhood. If any company wants to send me the sample or full sizes to donate, they can contact me at gleebee63@gmail.com.