Menstrual Equity Project Delivers Hygiene Support to Women in the Bahamas and Beyond

The Menstrual Equity Project is dedicated to empowering socially disadvantaged girls and women with sustainable menstrual hygiene solutions. This project is the culmination of purposeful partnering between Global CSR Foundation, AMWA (American Medical Women’s Association), and the private sector. In March 2024, the project’s first phase was implemented, distributing 1,000 menstrual kits—each containing 10 sanitary pads and 2 menstrual cups. Specifically, 500 units were sent to assist the First Lady of Suriname’s Menstrual Equity Project. St. Jude’s Children and Research Hospital, and domestic violence shelters in New York and California each received 250 units. This effort underscores the commitment to ensuring accessible and essential menstrual hygiene products for those in need. 

On December 31, 2024, the Menstrual Equity Project has made new progress. The second batch of aid supplies has been successfully shipped to the Bahamas, providing urgently needed sanitary products for 4,000 local women and effectively improving their quality of life.

The “Menstrual Equity Project” aims to offer sustainable menstrual hygiene solutions to marginalized women and girls, aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With the support of the Office of the First Lady of Commonwealth of Bahamas H. E. Ann Marie Davis, this round of donated materials focuses on disposable menstrual pads. This decision reflects the local challenges of water scarcity and high washing costs, while also providing essential emergency supplies for women during natural disasters such as hurricanes and typhoons.