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Menstruation While Homeless

Julie Sabatier Samantha Matsumoto

May 29, 2018 |

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

Period is a youth-powered NGO that provides menstrual products to women that are currently experiencing homelessness. Thanks largely in part to social media marketing, Period has expanded from one girl's high school project to an internationally recognized program that not only distributes menstrual products, but also works to overcome the stigma that surrounds talking about women's health issues.

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