Dignity Period is excited to invite you to our Spring Gala in St. Louis this year. It’s a great time – and this year we have a few special additions….
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Denise Thimes knew she wanted to be a singer all her life. But the road has been anything but straight. Born and raised in St. Louis, Denise grew up surrounded…
First, a huge thank you to all our donors this year! Because of you, more than 7,000 girls in Ethiopia can attend school without fear of accidents or shame, and…
Shewaye Belay Tessema has worked on a lot of projects. With an M.Sc. in parasitology and immunology from Addis Ababa University, and a B.Ed. in Biology at Mekelle University, he’s…
As the mother of two daughters, Denise Pitlyk understands the significance of supporting and celebrating a girl’s transition into womanhood. With each daughter, Denise strived to instill a sense of…
Menstruation occurs due to the burdens or stresses of daily life. Periods result because of nature, or God’s will. Menstrual blood is a result of good health. Women menstruate because…
Periods in Ethiopia are often difficult; girls report fear and shame – fear of what is happening in their bodies, and shame from others who are not educated on menstruation…
It is common for teenage girls from rural Ethiopia to live far from their families to attend school. While this can often make their workload lighter as they aren’t contributing…
Happy Father’s Day! Today we want to talk about what dads, and other men and boys, can do to improve menstrual hygiene. I know what you’re thinking: “Isn’t menstrual hygiene…
“That thing, you know…that thing,” Carol Daniel stated emphatically and enthusiastically from the stage. Well, that “thing” is women’s and girls’ periods. On Saturday, April 30th 180 people gathered at…
