PERIOD. at Temple University
The purpose of this organization is to eradicate period poverty and stigma through service, education, and advocacy. Through the distribution of menstrual products, promotion of youth leadership, and championing of menstrual equity in policy, PERIOD. aims to center those disproportionately affected by period poverty and support local efforts for menstrual equity.
The Pillars of PERIOD
Service
In order to provide period products to those in need, we aim to provide volunteer opportunities and collaborations through which we support our campus and community
Education
We aim to eliminate period stigma by providing information regarding menstruation through education, by opening the conversation and offering workshops on menstrual health and other related topics
Advocacy
In order to support all menstruators by increasing public access to period products, we need to raise public awareness as well as open the dialogue about menstruation
Interested in Period Education?
Learn more about the state of menstrual education in the united states from our national branch, PERIOD.