Transforming Period into Pathways
Days for Girls is a non-profit organization that prepares and distributes sustainable menstrual health solutions, in the form of a kit to girls who would otherwise miss school during their monthly periods.
Days for Girls advances menstrual equity, health, dignity, and opportunity for all. Transforming periods into pathways. Rotarian, Carol Davies has been leading the kit making for many years back in Camrose, Alberta. She transferred to Brampton where she was welcomed very enthusiastically by Heart Lake Rotarians .They have been very busy preparing kits. 100 were shipped in the fall and they are almost finished the next 100 and have begun on the next 100. Covid unfortunately prevented work “parties” but they have begun now.
A kit contains several reusable items along with soap and a washcloth and underwear. The items are being fabricated by Rotarians and friends of Rotary and volunteers would be very welcome. Especially volunteers who can sew. An assembly session is planned for February 7th in Brampton. The Brampton DFG team appreciate all kinds of help too, financial ($15 per kit) or sewers or packers. Carol is also a passionate speaker for your meetings .
Submitted by Fionna Ferguson
Rotary Club of Brampton Heart Lake
ADG Brampton Cluster