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Closed 14/04/2022
Montefiore Medical Center

2022 Feminine Self-care Empowerment

Period poverty is the lack of access to feminine hygiene products. One in four women has struggled to purchase menstrual products in the past year due to lack of income. This campaign will provide necessary products to women with limited access.
US$17,386
raised of US$20,000 target
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Closed on 14/04/2022
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Update as of 3/28/22

As we close on Women's History Month, I have made the decision to donate the majority of the feminine hygiene kits to female Ukrainian refugees. Working in conjunction with Afya Foundation, these kits will be airlifted to reputable partners in and near Ukraine to deliver the supplies to those with the greatest need. This is a well-documented need as these refugees flee violence. It speaks to my vision that healthcare moves the boundaries of our communities; it is care where it is needed the most. Thank you for your support.

As a physician working in the Bronx and as a member of the Westchester Bronx Society for Black Physicians (WBSBP), I join many in feeling compelled to give back to our community. With the support of Montefiore Health System, we have launched a project to bring feminine hygiene products to women in shelters and medical student-run clinics across the Bronx. WBSBP has partnered with the Einstein Student National Medical Association to bring this initiative to fruition.

One out of four women has struggled to purchase period products in the past year due to lack of income. One in five girls misses school due to a lack of menstrual products. This alliance is working together to combat period poverty, educate about safe feminine hygiene practices, empower self-care, and instill dignity.

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are collecting donations for this initiative. In March, we will distribute the donations in celebration of Women's Health Month. Thank you

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Our mission is to provide compassionate, patient and family-centered care, educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow, discover new treatments through innovative research, and advance the health of the people we serve.

Donation summary

Total raised
US$17,386.00
Online donations
US$12,386.00
Offline donations
US$5,000.00
Direct donations
US$12,386.00
Donations via fundraisers
US$0.00

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