International Menstrual Hygiene Day
Sunday is International Menstrual Hygiene Day, so we would like to take the opportunity to raise awareness on the challenges women around the globe face when it comes to accessing appropriate menstrual products.
Zharity recognizes that the lack of access to menstrual products perpetuates inequality and restricts the opportunities for countless individuals. To address this pressing issue, Zharity has recently initiated a new project to make reusable feminine hygiene pads. Our first effort will support Cho Ngafor Foundation, an agency that sends these pads to women/girls in Cameroon. Having an established distribution network on the ground, our partner-agency can ensure that the menstrual pads reach those in need. This organisation also provides education to these same girls/women about menstruation and feminine health in general. Sending reusable pads is a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to menstrual hygiene, especially important for marginalized regions.
Through collaboration, advocacy, and innovative solutions, we are breaking down barriers and transforming lives. Let us come together, unite our efforts, and create a world where menstrual health and hygiene is no longer a challenge, but a fundamental right for all. Join Zharity in empowering change and help us reach our sewing goal of 500 finished feminine pads for this organisation by the end of Fall 2023.
To sign up for the Group Sewing Events, please fill out this FORM.
To sign up for Home Sewing this summer please fill out this FORM.
Besides the sewing effort, Zharity has also been making essential hygiene kits for those in need - locally and internationally. Thanks to numerous donations, we have also been able to provide specific hygiene items to many of our different partner agencies to distribute to those in need.
Your contribution is vital. Please consider signing up and donating some of those hygiene items listed on our agency wishlist.
Interested in more? - Please check out our upcoming events in the fall.