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…
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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…
Listen to Helen, Lewis, and Freweini talk about Dignity Period with St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh!
We hope your year is getting off to a great start! Ours definitely is. In the last few months, we’ve hit the ground running in Ethiopia. We are: Beginning…
Reporter Michele Munz covers Dignity Period’s successes this year in her recent article. Check it out! Photo by Joni Kabana
Imagine waking up in the morning as a teenage girl with blood on your bedding and no idea why it is there. Imagine first your fear, and then your shame…
