Join the Fight against Period Poverty

At The Rise of She, we're taking action. But we need your help

The crisis is real - and it's getting worse. Period poverty in the UK has nearly doubled, rising from 12% to 21% in just one year. That's 1 in 5 women and people who menstruate struggling to afford basic period products.

How You Can Make a Difference:



Donate

  • £5 provides period products for one person for a month
  • £30 supports six people with essential period care
  • £100 helps us organise period education workshops Every donation, no matter how small, brings dignity to someone in need..

Volunteer

  • Help distribute period products in your local area
  • Support our educational workshops
  • Assist with fundraising events
  • Join our period poverty awareness campaigns Your time can change lives.

Collection Points

Are you a business, school, or community organisation? Become a collection point for period products:

  • Simple set-up process
  • Full support from our team
  • Make a visible difference in your community
  • Join our network of over 200 collection points
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Our Period Dignity Packs include:

  • A variety of menstrual products tailored to individual needs
  • Eco-friendly and traditional options available
  • Self-care items to support wellbeing
  • Educational materials about menstrual health.

What we do

The Rise of She is a Community Interest Company dedicated to ending period poverty across the North East of England. Through our Period Dignity Campaign, we create and distribute essential menstrual care packages to those in need, working closely with local food banks, community centres, and support services..

Your contribution helps us:

  • Distribute free period products across North East England
  • Organise educational workshops on menstrual health
  • Support women through various life transitions
  • Break the stigma around periods
  • Create safe spaces for women to learn and connect
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