Combating Period Poverty
1 out of 5 girls in the United States are affected by the lack of access to sanitary products according to a study by Plan International. 500 million are affected by this issue world-wide. The lack of products, facilities, and education in the coming generation will lead to a continuous cycle of menstrual stigma.
We must put an end to this cycle.
Our Action
At Liv & Cur, we fundraise and source products to supply schools, refugee centers, women’s shelters, and orphanages in communities with sanitary products and necessities. According to USA Today 1 out of 5 girls miss school because of their period; therefore, it is crucial for all institutions to have consistent supply of menstrual products. This is not just in parts of the United States, but everywhere in the nation and around the world. In order to change the way menstrual products are viewed, we must advocate it as a necessity, not a luxury.
Meet Our Chapters
Cannon School Chapter
5801 Poplar Tent Rd, Concord, NC 28027
Woodlawn School Chapter
135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville, NC 28115
NCSSM-D Chapter
1219 Broad St, Durham, NC 27705
How to Start
There are millions of young girls who suffer in silence because of period poverty. Bring awareness to this issue through the 4 words:
Change
stigma around menstruation by creating conversations, infographics, and more.
Guide
peers, family, friends, younger and older generation, to learn that period products are necessity.
Create
events and fundraisers to raise funds and awareness around the topic of menstruation through Liv & Cur Chapters.
Donate
products to Liv & Cur Non-Profit to distribute to girls in need in local communities.
Welcome to Liv & Cur
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Learn About Change
Through the operation “Write for Change” students will write articles on topics related to menstruation and period poverty. Written pieces are all created from real life experiences, research, interviews, and more.
Understand the 3 below
WHAT IS PINK TAX?
Pink Tax is associated with sanitary products but also products used by women. This type of tax markets products used by women to be considered luxury products which are taxed higher whereas products used by men are taxed as essential products. Pink Tax considers necessary sanitary products to be luxury products taxing them more than essential products.
DEFINITION OF PERIOD POVERTY
Period poverty refers to the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products and proper sanitation facilities, often due to economic constraints. Individuals experiencing period poverty are unable to afford or access the necessary products, such as sanitary pads, tampons, or menstrual cups, to manage their menstrual cycles.
DEFINITION OF MENSTRUAL STIGMA
Menstrual stigma refers to the social and cultural taboos, shame, and negative attitudes that surround the topic of menstruation. It is a form of gender-based stigma that often leads to the marginalization and discrimination of individuals who menstruate. Menstrual stigma can manifest in various ways and can be deeply ingrained in societies, impacting people’s attitudes, behaviors, and even policies related to menstruation.
Founder of Liv & Cur
Hanna Curie Lee
Liv & Cur Founder and Youth Ambassador Exchange Alumni
After my exchange in Argentina in the summer of 2023, through the Youth Ambassadors Exchange Program, I learned so much about Argentina and the world. Period poverty and menstrual stigma has always been a part of my life. I never had someone to teach me about what to use or what to buy so I had to learn everything by myself. Around the world, there are far more severe cases and experiences from what I have experienced. I knew that there was a need for change in my generation so that the following generation of girls do not have to worry about there next period or the stigma that surrounds it.
Let’s Combat Period Poverty Together