AS part of its commitment to ensuring that every Jamaican woman experiences a dignified period, HerFlow Foundation recently made its annual donation of menstrual and personal care products to women at Bellevue Hospital and South Camp Adult Correctional Centre.

The initiative forms part of HerFlow’s broader mission to eliminate period poverty and advance reproductive health by reaching women and girls who are often overlooked, underserved, or without consistent family support.

At Bellevue Hospital, HerFlow donated menstrual and personal care supplies and facilitated an engaging menstrual health education session with female residents, creating a safe space for conversation, education, and encouragement.

According to Sister Morris-Williams, the donation fills a critical need.

“Many of our residents have little or no family support, so donations like these make a tremendous difference. These products are essential to their health, comfort and dignity, and HerFlow’s continued support reminds our patients that they are seen, valued and cared for,” she said.

HerFlow also donated menstrual and personal care products to women housed at South Camp Adult Correctional Centre, recognising that access to basic hygiene products remains a significant challenge for many incarcerated women.

“Many of the women in our care do not receive regular support from family members, making donations like these incredibly valuable,“ said representative Ms Jackson in welcoming the donation. ”Access to menstrual and personal care products is not a luxury, it is essential to maintaining dignity, health, and self-esteem.”

For Shelly-Ann Weeks, founder and executive director of HerFlow Foundation, the visits reflect the organisation’s belief that dignity should never depend on a person’s circumstances.

“At HerFlow, we believe dignity has no postcode, diagnosis, or prison walls. Every woman deserves access to the products, education and support she needs to manage her period with confidence and respect. Whether she is in a classroom, a workplace, a hospital, or a correctional facility, her dignity matters.”

Weeks emphasised that while HerFlow is widely recognised for its work in schools and communities, the organisation remains committed to reaching women who are often forgotten.

“Too often, women living in institutional care are invisible in conversations about menstrual health. Our mission is to ensure that no woman is left behind. Period dignity is a human dignity issue, and we will continue working with our partners to ensure every woman has access to the products and information she needs throughout her reproductive life,” Weeks said.

These donations reflect HerFlow Foundation’s expanded strategic focus of supporting women and girls from puberty through menopause and beyond, while advancing The Dignity Standard — the organisation’s call for equitable access to menstrual products, reproductive health education, and supportive environments for every woman and girl.

HerFlow Foundation is a Jamaican non-profit organisation that since its inception, has distributed more than 16 million menstrual products; to women and girls. HerFlow leads Jamaica’s National Menstrual Health Equity Initiative alongside the Government of Jamaica and development partners; and continues to champion education, advocacy, research, and policy that improve reproductive health outcomes across the island.

HerFlow’s Shelly-Ann Weeks (right) hands over menstrual products to Sister Morris-Williams of Bellevue Hospital.