Florida Introduces Law Addressing Period Poverty on Menstrual Hygiene Day, Advocated by Global Girls Initiative

Tampa, Florida–(Newsfile Corp. – June 12, 2023) – Global Girls Initiative, a Tampa-based non-profit organization dedicated to ending period poverty, announced its support for a newly implemented law in Florida, HB 389: Menstrual Hygiene Products in Public Schools. This law provides free menstrual hygiene products to students in school districts across the state, marking a crucial stride towards achieving menstrual equality.

Aanya Patel with the menstrual hygiene dispenser

About Global Girls Initiative

The Global Girls Initiative (GGI) is a Tampa-based non-profit organization dedicated to ending period poverty. Founded by Aanya Patel, GGI has donated over 350,000 menstrual hygiene products to students and youth in underserved communities over the past three years. The organization also offers free educational workshops, known as P.A.D.S (Period Awareness with Dignity & Self Esteem), to empower young menstruators. Additionally, GGI has spearheaded the development of cost-effective menstrual hygiene dispensers which can hold any brand and size of pads and tampons. The menstrual hygiene dispensers are installed in various institutions, including Hillsborough County’s Title I middle & high schools, the University of Tampa, Johns Hopkins University, and more.

Contact Details
Contact Person: Aanya Patel
Email: aanya.p@globalgi.org
Website: https://globalgi.org/

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