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Bristol company partners with Women’s Aid on national campaign
Almost 80 per cent of domestic violence survivors cannot afford basic necessities for themselves and their children, according to national domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid.
In fact, according to one 2023 survey, around one in five women in the UK struggle to afford menstrual products.
In a bid to fight back against period poverty Women’s Aid have partnered with Grace & Green, a sustainable menstrual product company based in Redland, to donate 100,000 sustainable period products to Women’s Aids members.
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Grace & Green sell period products made out of plant-based materials.
Fran Lucraft, founder of Grace & Green, said: “Period poverty adds another layer of hardship for survivors already navigating unimaginable circumstances.”
She continued: “We believe every woman deserves access to menstrual dignity, no matter their circumstances. By partnering with Women’s Aid, we hope to provide not just products, but a message of care and respect to survivors rebuilding their lives.”
Randip Thompson, director of income and engagement at Women’s Aid, said: “Fleeing domestic abuse is extremely difficult for survivors, who often have to leave quickly and are unable to pack essential items.
“Thanks to the generosity of Grace & Green, survivors do not have to worry about accessing period products and can instead focus on their healing journey.
“Women’s Aid is grateful to be partnering with Grace & Green to ensure that women accessing services following abuse do not have to experience period poverty.”
Main photo: Grace & Green
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