ENDING PERIOD POVERTY…
one pad at a time!

DID YOU KNOW?

FACTS & FIGURES ABOUT LEBANON

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50%

of women suffering from period poverty are using newspapers, old rags or toilet paper instead of period pads during their menstruation

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66%

of adolescent girls have no means to purchase menstrual products

(Plan International, Lebanon, April 2020)

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500%

is how much the price of menstrual products has risen by

(Global Citizen, July 21, 2020)

WHAT IS PERIOD POVERTY?

It’s the lack of access to

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Menstrual Products

Any type of feminine hygiene products, be it period pads, reusable pads, tampons, menstrual cups, period underwear, or others

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A Proper Bathroom

A necessary place used for personal hygiene activities where a toilet, toilet paper, and clean water are available

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Knowledge

Menstrual-related knowledge and education, including the practice of taking care of one-self and of one’s body during menstruation

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Safe Space

A community where women and girls can talk freely about menstruation, ask questions and share experiences

ABOUT DAWRATI

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MISSION

To provide women and girls across Lebanon
with menstrual products, a safe space to
discuss women’s health issues, and education
on menstrual hygiene

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VISION

To end period poverty and
empower girls and women
to live in dignity

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VALUES

Passion | Inclusivity
Partnership | Responsiveness
Innovation

FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY

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At Dawrati we have a broad definition of period poverty! It goes beyond lacking menstruation products! Help us #endperiodpoverty!
Akkar is an area that needs a lot of support and the community health center of the @orderofmaltalebanon caters to the needs of the local population. Thank You @orderofmaltalebanon for supporting @dawrati.lb and distributing period pads to girls and
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#Repost @girluplebanon ・・・ In April 2020, more than 1,100 people living in vulnerable communities, 66% of adolescent Syrian refugee and Lebanese girls said they did not have the financial means to buy sanitary pads. This figure is likely to have ri
To celebrate world menstruation day, @dawrati.lb joined forces with @malaakngo to conduct awareness sessions and distribute menstruation kits to 585 girls and women in Akkar! Thank you @semaan.christelle for all your efforts! #endperiodpoverty
Menstrual Hygiene Day is an annual awareness day on May 28 to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene. In the 21st century, women living in dignity during their menstruation is a basic right that we should not have to advocate for. Yet,