The project aims to address the frequently overlooked unmet need to provide dignity for everyone and to support people who have limited or no access to sanitary projects. The cost of sanitary products means those living in hardship often have to choose between electricity, shelter and food or sanitary products. Research has shown sanitary products cost on average around £13 per month, approximately £300 a year (1). It can lead to girls missing school and it deprives many women of basic hygiene and dignity. There is a distinct lack of support to provide adequate sanitary products to homeless women, refugees, domestic abuse survivors and food banks, to allow females a dignified and safe life, regardless of circumstances.

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We endeavour to support all individuals affected by period poverty.

 

In Cardiff during 2015-16, 6,891 Welsh households were assessed as homeless and needed support. The following year this figure rose to 10,884 (2). Cardiff also has the highest number of non-UK born residents in Wales at 45,967, of which women make up the majority (3). Homeless and refugee women are some of the most vulnerable to being deprived of basic sanitary hygiene. 

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The project Periods in Poverty, focuses on providing support for local people in the Cardiff area, as well as additionally working with local MP's to make sanitary products freely available to all.