We are very pleased to see the news that the Scottish government plans to make sanitary products available to women on low incomes across Scotland. Following a pilot in Aberdeen, a charity has been tasked with rolling the programme out across Scotland and expects to help up to 18,000 women. Naturally we are thrilled that… Continue reading Welcoming the Scottish Government’s period poverty plans – with a plea for the environment
Some people might expect WFI to only be interested in Scottish Independence and wonder why we are looking at issues like Period Poverty. WFI is about Scottish Independence, yes - but it is also about what we want society to look like once we get our independence. We want independence because we believe it is… Continue reading What does Period Poverty have to do with independence?
Features about the Purple Box The National, 11th April 2018: Yes DIY: Purple box campaign is an initiative of note Midlothian Advertiser, 12th April 2018: Local Purple Box campaign launched (See Image) Midlothian View, 12th April 2018: Purple Box campaign launches Midlothian Advertiser, 31 Jul 2018: Sanitary Scheme expands Service Other Features Holyrood introduces free… Continue reading Links to Articles about Period Poverty
A new Purple Box is now available in Newtongrange Library, enabling women experiencing period poverty to easily access the sanitary products they need. People wishing to donate period products are invited to go to Newtongrange library and put the products in the Purple Box. See more details about location, opening times etc. in the Newtongrange… Continue reading A new Purple Box is launched in Newtongrange to ease period poverty
Q: What is the Purple Box? A: It is a box which is placed in a library or other easily accessible place, where women can take away period products for free Q: Why is this needed? A: Sadly, despite living in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, the UK is seeing rising inequality,… Continue reading Purple Box FAQ
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