Red Tent Project (Change name to Period Resource Project per 8/14 email?)

In the U.S., the inability to afford period supplies – referred to as period poverty – keeps 1 out of 5 girls out of school during their monthly cycles. This is a national educational and social crisis. Period poverty is also a major issue internationally– this makes it a critical Global Wave of Service project! The state of Alabama is well known for its poverty and poor educational systems. If you look at the state capital of Alabama, Montgomery, one can see the rampant poverty and its ramifications on education. According to a recent study from Montgomery Public Schools, 70% of their students live in poverty.Missing school has real effects on the success and future of young girls and teens. Girls are already living in poverty with less academic and economic opportunities, and missing school because they cannot afford period supplies is another major roadblock to success. This project uses a multi prong approach to increase awareness of period poverty and assist young women in overcoming this challenge through direct support.