Sylvia's Sisters

Half of the world’s population menstruates. But two out of every five menstruators struggle to afford basic hygiene supplies.

How does this impact lives?

Girls who cannot safely manage their periods may miss class, fall behind in their studies, and drop out of school. Without an education, they are more likely to marry and have children at a young age.

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We work to provide sustainable supplies to women in Uganda. In Virginia, we lobby for legislation to lower taxes and provide period supplies in school, and give basic necessities to communities in need.

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