Welcome to Project RED ~Periods made easier~
Why Project RED Van🩸?
Did you know that more than 1 in 3 Canadian girls and women report they have occasionally needed to lie about being on their period or hide a menstrual product when using a washroom (while having their period) and 19% report they do so regularly!
Shockingly, research shows nearly two-thirds of people who menstruate in Canada (that's about half our population!) miss work or school because they experience period poverty. Period Poverty refers to the lack of proper menstrual products like pads and tampons, and the education to use them effectively. Many folks are simply unable to afford them.
For school-aged menstruators, not having access to period products can mean missing class or being distracted in lessons. This can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Having poor access to period products can force individuals to use resources like toilet paper, socks, or rags in the place of period products. Young people are dependent on the adults in their lives to provide access to what they need...
Project RED Van is dedicated to addressing menstrual health for students by raising awareness through education and support, and normalizing the conversations to break the stigma and end the shame around periods.
At Project RED Van we create a supportive environment to ensure that everyone has access to the products they need, empowering students to speak about their experiences, and learn about how to manage their menstrual health with confidence.
Meet our Peer-iod Club!🩸
Welcome to OUR Project RED Van
When Holly Johnston first started this afterschool club, little did she know that she was creating a movement in her school. 17 students signed up, and have changed how their school community views periods and allyship. And they are still growing!
Project RED Van is giving period talks in local school communities to help normalize the conversation around periods, reduce the stigma and shame, promote education about menstrual cycles, and even addressing period poverty by bringing FREE period products to our washrooms- barrier free!
We would love to come give a talk at your school too!
Aaaaannnnndddd... a big thank you to our sponsors!
Pads-on-a-Roll in the stalls right where we need them most!
Right next to the toilet paper...
After surveying the students and exploring different product options, we decided that Pads-on-a-Roll met our needs the most, directly in the washroom stalls:
- They are easily accessible
- They assist kids who have just begun their first periods
- They give us privacy and can be used in ALL washrooms regardless of gender
- They are simple to use
- They are comfortable and thin enough for our growing bodies
- They are the perfect solution to keep young menstruators in classes without fear or embarrassment
- They reduce stress and anxiety
- They instill confidence in managing our own menstrual health
- They are cost-effective
- They have our own sticker labels!!!!! 🔴
Contact us below to get your own rolls 👇🏽
Book us to do a presentation!
We love to come do Peer-iod Talks- together we can end end the shame and stigma!