Joeita speaks to Danielle Kaftarian, Executive Director of the Period Purse, about menstrual equity and what needs to change to ensure that all people who menstruate have access to period products.

Highlights

• Period Poverty & Menstrual Equity - Opening Remarks (00:00)
• Introducing Danielle Kaftarian, Executive Director of the Period Purse (01:22)
• Importance of Discussing Menstrual Equity & Period Poverty (01:40)
• Stigma & Lack of Political Will (02:08)
• Why Don’t People Want to Talk About Periods? (03:28)
• Issues Surrounding Access & Alternatives (05:31)
• The Healthcare System & Menstrual Equity Fund (06:58)
• Offsetting the Increasing Cost-Burden of Menstrual Products (11:15)
• Challenges for People with Disabilities Who Might be Menstruating (13:00)
• Period Poverty Around the Globe (14:40)
• Menstrual Cups & Environmental Impacts (15:54)
• Employers & Menstrual Leave (18:01)
• Improving Comfort Levels Surrounding Menstruation (19:57)
• How & When to Talk About Periods Within the Family (21:17)
• About the Period Purse Charity (23:24)
• The Period Pack (24:27)
• Collaborating with Organizations (25:56)
• Donations & Sourcing Period Products (26:20)
• Period Purse Outside the Toronto-Area (27:18)
• Find the Period Purse Online (28:26)
• Show Close (28:45)

Guest Bio -

Danielle Kaftarian (she/her) - Executive Director, the Period Purse

Danielle is TPP’s Executive Director with ample experience! She studied Accounting and Business Administration and worked in the finance industry for over 10 years, along with other jobs. After having two children, she felt a strong desire to contribute to the community and support others. It was not until TPP was founded, that she discovered her true passion. From early TPP days, Danielle was involved in various roles, supporting its mission to achieve menstrual equity for everyone in Canada. She’s proud to serve as the Executive Director with an incredible team, working tirelessly towards period equity.

About the Period Purse - theperiodpurse.com

The Period Purse creates menstrual equity by ensuring sustainable access to period products for all, and by ending the stigma associated with periods through education and advocacy.

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