Significance

A platform where women empower themselves and inspire each other

Why this matters

Education

1 in 4 girls in the U.S. had been absent from school because they don't have access to menstrual products
23 Million girls drop out from school every year in India

Health & Well-Being

Period poverty leaves women susceptible to breakthrough bleeding, resulting them being teased and humiliated
Beliefs about impurity leave women vulnerable to infections

Equity

Period products are necessities, not luxuries
Products should be at a affordable price and shouldn't be taxed

Opportunity

Menstrual Equity increases female confidence and empowerment
Spreading awareness and providing menstrual education is critical for youth development

Nadya Okamoto

“In realizing how privileged we are to have a space where our voices are heard, especially in a world where many feel silenced, I hope that people recognize the importance of cultivating their passion into a profession that benefits and empowers others.”