“Art & Design Students Lead 2nd Annual Feminine Hygiene Drive”
Gfoundation Staff with Art & Design High School Students and Principal in front of the Donation Table (“All Women Deserve Dignity”)
Last week, we had the pleasure of visiting Art & Design High School in New York City to pick up the incredible donations from their students for the schoolwide 2nd Annual Feminine Hygiene Drive. Building on the enthusiasm of last year’s inaugural effort, this year’s drive highlighted the dedication of these young leaders, who are committed to supporting women and girls in need across the city with both care and action.
Through their student-led Discussions for Democracy Club, a few select upperclassmen organized this month-long campaign to collect essential hygiene items, including pads, tampons, soaps, and towelettes. Special recognition goes out to Indra Higgins, Dunya Keskin, and Sydney Majak (photographed above), who led this initiative guiding their peers in organizing, promoting, and executing this service project. Thanks also go to Ms. Janeen Johnson, Parent Coordinator, who worked directly on all communication and scheduling with us.
The drive began on October 6th, 2025, in recognition and observance of World Day of Migrant and Refugees and concluded just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. The results were remarkable: donations nearly quadrupled in amount, a reflection of both the generosity of the school’s community and the growing awareness of this critical need among students and families alike.
A heartfelt thank you goes to all the club members, faculty, and the Parent Teach Association, whose welcoming support and collaboration made this visit possible. This effort shows how even a small act of solidarity can spark meaningful, lasting change. We look forward to seeing this drive continue for years to come and hope its impact will inspire new leaders to step up as each class graduates—reminding everyone that anyone can be an activist in their own way, championing the causes that matter most to them.
