“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”

Aesop

If you have followed my blogging journey, you should remember my post on Glimpse “The last plague of Egypt”. It raked in wild numbers too and sets tone for what I am sharing today.

Same coin but a different side.

I have a platform that draws people from across the globe. I have this blog, my YouTube channel, my column and my social media pages, each with an impressive number of followers and combined, a platform that can be used to advocate for something worthwhile.

My posts will be as they always have been but every now and again, I will come to them about FLOW, about how we can each play a role in eradicating period poverty and advocating for menstrual health.

That time of the month.

Aunt Flo.

Monthly visitor.

The cleansing.

Red moon.

The crimson wave.

The period has a different name everywhere you go, but no matter what you call it, it is a natural phenomenon. But, as natural as it is, it also costs money. And not everyone who menstruates can afford period products.

Period poverty— limited access to menstrual products because of financial hardship — is a significant problem that impacts marginalized communities.

BE PART OF THE SOLUTION

FLOW aims to help 100 school age girls gain access to menstrual supplies and knowledge on menstrual hygiene. The how’s, when’s, where’s and why’s will be shared in the next post: FLOW FAQS.

There are lots of ways that you can get involved and make a difference to help end period poverty. Here are some:

1. Donate period products to help people who cannot afford or access them.

2. Educate yourself!

3. Join the conversation and raise awareness of the issue. Don’t forget to use #endperiodpoverty and #flow

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NEXT STEPS

While we identify beneficiaries for FLOW and set up donation channels, I can only ask that you take time to educate yourself on an issue that affects most women/ their physical and mental health, their work and education. Especially in a country where almost half the population lives below the poverty line and 25 in every 100 people live in extreme poverty.

If you would like to be part of FLOW, please do not hesitate to reach me at myraokumu@gmail.com. We would love to have you join!

Together, we can make a difference to end period poverty.

With all my continued love and affection,