D&G Foundation partners with HerFlow to tackle period poverty
IN a renewed effort to address period poverty in Jamaica, D&G Foundation — the philanthropic arm of Red Stripe — has donated a range of personal care and essential supplies to HerFlow Foundation, strengthening efforts to protect menstrual dignity and expand access to essential hygiene products across the island.
The handover, held at D&G Foundation’s offices at Red Stripe, Spanish Town Road in St Andrew recently, brought together representatives of both organisations in support of women navigating limited access to menstrual and personal care products.
D&G Foundation Communications Manager Daika Mitchell said the initiative reflects the foundation’s commitment to addressing barriers that quietly affect women’s participation in daily life.
“Period poverty is a serious and deeply personal issue that impacts women’s dignity, health, and economic participation,” Mitchell said.
“For many Jamaican women, access to basic menstrual care is not guaranteed, and that reality carries social and financial consequences,” added Mitchell.
Beyond menstrual supplies, the donation included hygiene products, disinfectants, bottled water, blankets, pillows, and baby-care items — essentials that often become critical in times of economic strain and post-disaster recovery.
D&G Foundation has increasingly integrated menstrual care into its broader community support initiatives, particularly following Hurricane Melissa when personal hygiene supplies emerged as urgent necessities in affected communities.
Founder and executive director of HerFlow Foundation Shelly-Ann Weeks welcomed the partnership, underscoring the broader social implications of menstrual inequity.
“Our work is rooted in dignity and education. Access to menstrual products is not just about hygiene, it is about confidence, participation and ensuring women can show up fully in work, social and community life,” said Weeks.
Since its establishment in 2016, HerFlow Foundation has distributed more than 15 million menstrual products across Jamaica, while advocating for open and inclusive dialogue around menstrual health.
