Menstrual Equity For All
Menstrual Equity For All
The Flow Initiative's Project Local Access identifies and collaborates with local libraries to create menstrual product access hubs.
The Flow Initiative defines access hubs as places that not only provide menstrual products in their bathrooms, but go beyond the expected to provide access to these products by creating period care packages.
Period care packages consist of 20-25 different size pads and tampons to help individuals manage their menstrual cycles. Period care packages should be easily attained by asking a library staff member for one, no questions asked.
The Flow Initiative chose libraries because they are also safe spaces for the unhoused, students, displaced LGBTQ+ youth, or anyone who needs to find respite during the heat of summer and bitterness of winter. Moreover, libraries are free to enter and most are open six days a week, which offers an incredible opportunity to not only provide access to menstrual products, but also education on menstruation, period poverty, and menstrual equity.
To coordinate a Project Local Access in your library, please contact Eiko La Boria at eiko@theflowinitiativefoundation.org for more information.
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