The challenge that Dignity Period is helping girls to overcome in Ethiopia may seem relatively simple: Girls do not have access to adequate menstrual hygiene products, so we provide the…
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Through our work in rural Ethiopia, we’ve learned that many people, in the US and elsewhere, are not aware of the challenges faced by menstruating women and girls worldwide. So,…
WHAT A YEAR! Dear Friends: It’s been an exciting year for Dignity Period. In less than 12 months since our founding, we have already enjoyed significant accomplishments with our partners…
On Sunday, our friends at Bar Italia Ristorante hosted our Dignity Period and Friends Open House. We used this time to reconnect with our supporters, provide updates on our work,…
Asafach is 21 years old and lives with her father and her two brothers. Her mother died when she was young, so she takes care of her “little” brothers, though…
Being a teenager isn’t easy, regardless of which continent you’re on. The transition from childhood to adulthood is universally confusing and stressful. Add that to the pressures of a high…
Dignity Period Founder and President Dr. Lewis Wall speaks with Claire Navarro on Washington University of St. Louis’s Arts and Sciences podcast “Hold That Thought” about the challenges faced by…
“One day, this smart girl in our class was asked to answer a question that involved her writing the answer on the blackboard, with her back to the class. As…
At first blush, Earu appears shy and quiet. She smiles in a reserved way, lowering her eyes and raising a hand to partially cover her face. Many Americans mistake Ethiopian’s tendency…
Thanks to all who gave for GiveSTL Day. We had a great first year and look forward to participating again next year! Dignity Period raised $1.5K, enough to supply almost…
