Students Taking Action for Their Community
Last week, GFoundation visited Art & Design High School in New York City to receive donations collected through the school’s Second Annual Feminine Hygiene Drive.
Building on last year’s successful campaign, students once again came together to collect essential menstrual and personal hygiene products for women and girls experiencing hygiene insecurity across the city.
The drive demonstrated how young people can make a meaningful difference by responding to needs within their own community.
A Student-Led Initiative
The month-long donation drive was organized by members of the school’s Discussions for Democracy Club, who coordinated the collection of menstrual and hygiene essentials, including:
- Sanitary pads
- Tampons
- Soap
- Towelettes
Special thanks to student leaders Indra Higgins, Dunya Keskin, and Sydney Majak, whose dedication helped plan, promote, and organize this year’s campaign.
We also appreciate Ms. Janeen Johnson, Parent Coordinator, for coordinating with GFoundation throughout the donation drive.
Growing Awareness Through Action
The drive began on October 6, 2025, in recognition of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, connecting local action with broader conversations about dignity, equity, and access to basic necessities.
Compared with the inaugural drive last year, this year’s campaign collected nearly four times as many donations, reflecting growing participation from students, families, and the school community.
Every donation will help provide menstrual and personal hygiene products to women and girls who may otherwise have limited access to these essential items.
Thank You to the School Community
We are grateful to the students, faculty, Parent Teacher Association, and everyone who contributed to this year’s Feminine Hygiene Drive.
Their commitment demonstrates how schools can bring communities together to support women and girls with practical resources that promote health and dignity.
We look forward to continuing this partnership and seeing future students build on the success of this meaningful tradition.
Your gift helps women and girls access essential menstrual products so they can stay healthy, confident, and focused on their daily lives.
Together, we can ensure that no women and girls hide their period because of poverty.
| Donate to Support Women & Girls’ Menstrual Health
- Become a Monthly Donor – Help provide ongoing access to menstrual products so women and girls can stay healthy, confident, and focused on school and daily life.
- Make a One-Time Gift – Support the distribution of menstrual care kits for women and girls experiencing period poverty.
- Give In-Kind Donation – Donate sanitary pads, menstrual products, or hygiene supplies to support women and girls in need. [link]
