In this eye-opening episode of the Learn Support Grow podcast, host Amandla Kwinana is joined by Luyanda Ngosi, Director of Nichè Wear. We delve into the crucial topic of menstruation and its impact on women and girls, particularly in South Africa.
Luyanda shares her personal experience, setting the stage for a broader discussion on the need for more accessible and affordable menstrual products, especially in underserved communities. The conversation also tackles the importance of workplace accommodations for employees who are menstruating, advocating for policies that support women's health and well-being.
Tune in to learn about the vital steps we can take to address period poverty, support menstrual health, and empower girls and women to embrace their periods with confidence and own their period power.
The Learn Support Grow podcast is brought to you by the Womandla Foundation, in partnership with Tactile Technologies.
Produced by Nina&Nola (www.ninaandnola.com)
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Learn
How to use period panties: this video id from AllMatters in Denmark, but applies for most period panties https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtTe3sfsfB8
Girls Just Wanna Have Dignity. Read more about how Womandla Foundation is addressing period poverty: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/womandlas-wellness-morning-empowers-girls-durban-womandla/?trackingId=yEfPay%2BM6V21vK17LCYSNQ%3D%3D
Watch the Netflix documentary Luyanda references. ‘Period. End of Sentence’: https://www.netflix.com/watch/81074663?trackId=255824129&tctx=0%2C0%2Cb0267e23-30a3-4ba2-a935-b05920ea7b02-197126478%2Cb0267e23-30a3-4ba2-a935-b05920ea7b02-197126478%7C2%2Cunknown%2C%2C%2CtitlesResults%2C81074663%2CVideo%3A81074663%2CminiDpPlayButton
Support
Contribute to Womandla Foundation's ongoing sanitary pad drive and support school girls in KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape, South Africa: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/womandla-foundation
Buy a pair of The Lifestyle Underwear by Niche Wear for yourself, your daughters, to donate, or as a gift: info@nichewear.co.za or https://www.instagram.com/thelifestyleunderwear/
Grow
Own your power. Try out some of Luyanda’s suggestions on finding the best sanitary products for you. Owning our power starts with loving ourselves, just as we are.
Share the power. Tack action and start (or continue) to normalise talking about periods at home and at the workplace, and contribute to solutions as and when you can.
Share your story #womandlapodcast #periodpower
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