Hello Everyone!
I’m not sure how to link threads so I’m going to start a new one!
A couple of weeks ago, I posted a link to the campaign I started which calls on the government to provide free sanitary products to girls in need. I was shocked that across the UK, girls are missing school because of poverty, or using socks or stealing loo roll because they can’t afford sanitary protection. We need action and we need it now!
I’ve been overwhelmed at how many of you signed the petition www.change.org/p/theresa-may-mp-free-sanitary-products-for-girls-on-free-school-meals-freeperiods
It takes just 30 secs! And it’s now grabbed the attention of MPs, members of the House of Lords and some newspapers! This is just amazing!
However, many of you have got in touch to ask how you can help the campaign.
So, I was thinking about organising a #FreePeriods Donation Day to collect sanitary products for girls in schools in deprived areas and for distribution in food banks/homeless shelters.
I was wondering - would any of you be up for co-ordinating a #FreePeriods Donation Day in the area where you live? e.g. collecting sanitary provision from family and friends, local schools etc.
This would be a practical and positive way of making a real difference to so many girls’ lives, until the government acts!
Please let me know, and if you haven’t already, please, please, please add your name to the petition so we can make sure these girls are helped.
10k signatures and the government needs to respond! Thanks so much!
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