BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Brampton Library X-WR-CALNAME:Brampton Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a5a595a0-82d1-471a-94fc-bda2414b46bd SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260726T123014Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T200000 SUMMARY:Learn to Sew with Help a Girl Out LOCATION:Chinguacousy\nChinguacousy X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chinguacousy;X-APPLE-RADIU S=10;X-TITLE=Chinguacousy:geo:43.725894,-79.722098 GEO:43.725894;-79.722098 DESCRIPTION:Learn Sewing Machine Basics to make reusable period pads with Help A Girl Out..\nhttps://bramlib.libnet.info/event/16599462 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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.

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Please note: All participants must complete a makerspace waiver before the start of the program. \;

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HAGO is an anti-poverty o rganization based in Brampton Ontario\, that aims to eliminate period pove rty in Canada and developing countries. They have distributed hundreds of thousands of menstrual products since 2018. They serve individuals and cen ters across Canada\, the Caribbean\, and a few African countries. \;\n

Period poverty is a worldwide health crisis that affects mental hea lth\, reproductive health\, self-esteem\, and confidence. Reusable pads no t only reduce waste to landfills but also ensure that individuals have con sistent access to period products for years at a time\, eliminating period poverty sustainably.

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