In this workshop presented by Help A Girl Out\, you&rsquo\;ll learn sewing machine basics to make reusable period pa ds and how reusable menstrual products help end period poverty and help th e environment. All materials will be provided. Registration required.
\ nPlease note: All participants must complete a makerspace waiver before the start of the program. \;< /p>\n
\nHAGO is an anti-poverty organization based in Brampton On tario\, that aims to eliminate period poverty in Canada and developing cou ntries. They have distributed hundreds of thousands of menstrual products since 2018. They serve individuals and centers across Canada\, the Caribbe an\, and a few African countries. \;
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Period poverty is a
worldwide health crisis that affects mental health\, reproductive health\
, self-esteem\, and confidence. Reusable pads not only reduce waste to lan
dfills but also ensure that individuals have consistent access to period p
roducts for years at a time\, eliminating period poverty sustainably.