Always Launches First-Ever Team of “50 Period Heroes” Across the Country to Help #EndPeriodPoverty - Seite 2

“Always has been championing young people’s confidence for more than 35 years with puberty education programs and by providing access to period products to those in need,” says Melissa Suk, Vice President of North America Feminine Care at Procter & Gamble. “Since the launch of Always’ #EndPeriodPoverty program in 2018, Always has donated more than 160 million period products to people in need around the world. While donations can help young people stay in school and improve confidence, donations alone cannot resolve period poverty as poverty itself is a systemic issue. To help drive systemic change, we continue to expand our #EndPeriodPoverty efforts this year by supporting the Menstrual Equity for All Act – which would help systemically end period poverty in the U.S. With our allies on the Hill and the grassroot efforts of our 50 Period Heroes, we’re excited about the bigger impact we are making on young people who are experiencing period poverty in this country.”

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¹ 1000 U.S. females, 16-24 y.o., Research Now ‘17

² 1000 U.S. females, 16-24 y.o., Research Now ’17 & U.S. 2016 Census

About Always

Always, the world's leader in menstrual protection, offers a wide range of pads, wipes and liners designed to fit different body types, period flows and preferences. For over 35 years, Always has been supporting millions of young people globally through puberty and confidence education, providing products to those in need and tackling societal barriers to girls’ confidence. Together, Always believes we can create a world where neither periods nor gender get in the way of young people reaching their full potential. Please visit www.always.com for more information.

About Go With The Flow

Go With The Flow was created in 2017 after its Executive Director Demetra Presley, learned about a teacher who started to keep bags filled with menstrual hygiene products in her classroom because she was frequently approached by her students requesting period products. Go With the Flow has provided schools in Tucson and Phoenix and neighboring areas with over 40,000 period packs - small bags that contain tampons, sanitary napkins, and panty liners. When a student at a participating school needs menstrual supplies, they can approach various school staff to obtain a period pack. Schools can contact Go With The Flow for additional packs whenever they are running low, helping to ensure a continuous supply of menstrual hygiene products for students at no cost to the school.

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