Our Mini Drive program is expanding to schools across the country! Are you a middle or high school student (or teacher) wanting to make a difference? Run a drive, collect period products, and donate it back to your community. Join us to help end period poverty.
Elementary & High Schools
Period Presentations
At The Period Purse, we believe in educating all ages and all genders in order to reduce the stigma around periods. We offer inclusive, period-positive presentations delivered live virtually and in-person (where available) by trained facilitators for grades 5-12 age range:
Periods 101 (Gr. 5-8), in collaboration with medical period experts
An overview of anatomy, language and products for younger audiences.Period Poverty (Gr. 5-11)
An overview of poverty in Canada and an introduction to menstrual equity.Reusable Period Products (Gr. 5-12)
Everything you need to know about sustainable products, with demonstrations.(for First Nation, Metis, Inuit groups/ organizations) - Moon time Learning (Gr. 9+)
Learn more about moontimes, moon cycles, and reusable period products
Run a Menstruation Nation
There are three ways to run Menstruation Nation in your school:
- Run a mini drive- collect period products
- and/ or host an online team fundraiser
- Have an educational session
Menstruation Nation Story
In 2017, a then-17-year-old high school student named Tait, began research for a program that would supply free pads and tampons within her school. Upon discovering The Period Purse, Tait began running product drives, and launched "Menstruation Nation" as a way to reduce the stigma around menstrual health.
In 2018, Tait won two graduating awards for leadership and community service. As a result of her commitment, Menstruation Nation continues to expand into schools across Ontario, educating high school students about period health and wellness.