Getting your period at any age is a big, confusing, painful deal. Teenagers have been telling us how anxious and paranoid they feel about the thought of leaking through their uniform.
That's enough for any young girl to cope with. But if your parents are struggling to provide even the basics - like food - an $8 box of pads isn't an option. "They make do with whatever they can, whether that's toilet paper or old socks, something that will just help them get through the month," Lizzy Lockhart - Teacher.
KidsCan provides sanitary items to take away that barrier to learning.
“It takes off the question for them of what each day is going to be like and whether the toilet paper is going to do a good enough job or not. It's nice to know we have the supplies we need, so I don't have to go out to the supermarket and fork out every month for enough pads and tampons for the whole school. It lets us do our job which is to help these kids have an awesome day at school.”
Sadly, there are thousands more young girls losing their confidence and dignity through struggling with period poverty.
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For young Kiwi girls, having access to sanitary products and other essentials, means the best chance at a good education and a bright future. KidsCan provides food, clothing and health items to NZ children in need so they can get into the classroom in a position to learn and reach their full potential in life. Learn more: bit.ly/2MnUxzj
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