Fighting Period Poverty in Africa Through Group Travel and Ethical Tourism

When Laura started planning her Kenya group trip, she wanted it to mean more than just adventure. She wanted to leave something meaningful behind. That's when she encountered period poverty—and felt embarrassed she'd never considered it before. Globally, 500 million women and girls lack access to safe, reliable period products. Girls miss school every single month. Their futures shrink because of something as fundamental as menstruation. Abby Hay, founder of Nora Period Care and Soul Purpose Foundation, has made eliminating period poverty her mission. Just back from Malawi where Nora's products are ethically manufactured, Abby shares how responsible production transforms entire communities while getting safe period care into the hands of women who desperately need it. Laura's partnering with Nora to provide reusable period kits to 260 Kenyan girls—each kit lasts 10 years and costs just $10. That's a decade of period care for the price of lunch.