Hygiene and personal care in Grande Prairie, Alberta
Khwahish - Stamp Out Period Poverty
Offered by Khwahish Foundation of Grande Prairie
In short
Period poverty is defined as the inadequate access to menstrual hygiene tools and education, including sanitary products and cleaning facilities (American Medical Womens Association).
- Who it is for
- Women, People on a low income; Women
- What it helps with
- A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Money to get by, Somewhere to wash
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 12110 103B St, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2L5
- How to reach
- Contact through Khwahish Foundation of Grande Prairie: (780) 978-4013 · info.kfgp@gmail.com · Website
- Last verified
- , by the organization
About this service
Period poverty is defined as the inadequate access to menstrual hygiene tools and education, including sanitary products and cleaning facilities (American Medical Womens Association). Period poverty is a widespread issue that affects homeless women without a stable and consistent place to live. The average female experiences more than 2,200 days of menstruation in during their lifetime, and spends $13.25 each month on menstrual products, which adds up to a lifetime total of nearly $6000. These astronomical costs force many low-income and marginalized women to choose between purchasing food or a place to sleep, and monthly hygiene products.
With this project, our goal is to provide dignity and access to safe and hygienic menstrual products for low-income and marginalized women.
Who can use it?
Vulnerable women who need feminine hygiene products.
How do I get in touch?
Call (780) 978-4013, email info.kfgp@gmail.com, or use the website.
Listed in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
12110 103B St, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2L5
12110 103B St, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2L5Grande Prairie, Alberta
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