Menstrual Health Day: Improving access to period products

Period poverty affects 1 in 6 people nationwide in Canada, forcing many to miss school, work or social events. Rising costs mean more individuals are choosing between essentials like food and rent, and buying pads or tampons. But there are organizations providing access to menstrual supplies and challenging the stigma surrounding periods.

You can learn more about period poverty or find ways to help at theperiodpurse.com.