Icare PowerPeriod Campaign

I heard a story of a girl in Gambela #dropout of school because her period came unexpectedly. She ran away from class, experiencing bullying due to #blood_stains on her dress, and never returned. This highlights the need for #awareness among both #girls and #boys. Teachers also need to be prepared to handle such cases compassionately. While Menstrual Hygiene Management #MHM rooms in primary and secondary schools are a great initiative, without proper awareness, these rooms can end up being used for other purposes, as a tea room for some, as a meeting room for others and for many reason it may be abuse. #EducationMatters #MenstrualHygiene #SupportOurGirls #AwarenessMatters Image source: https://lnkd.in/dR9Tcebq

Happy #MenstrualHygieneDay 🩸💥 For the past six years, I have been dedicated to fighting period poverty, breaking the stigmas around it, and providing period products to women and girls in need. Fighting this battle alone was exhausting, but I’m Grateful to God bringing these strong women Marakie Tesfaye, MSW Mickal Mamo Hana Lale and @Tsedeniya G/Markos @helina bekele Hanan Abdi and many more women whom I didn’t tag here has made the journey much more enjoyable. Our fight has been challenging, but we are still going strong and confident that victory is near. Our efforts span schools, hospitals, women's centers, prisons, churches, temples, conflict zones, and various regions across Ethiopia. I led campaigns such as #Stoptaxingmyuterus, #PeriodDoesntStopForPandemic, and #PeriodDoesntStopForWar. Now, It’s inspiring to see more women, youth, and advocates joining our cause. Kudos to you all for working hard creating #periodfriendlyworkd Since 2019, we have reached hundreds of thousands, and still providing Birqe dignity buckets to women and girls in these communities, helping girls stay in school for a two year and more; yes there are schools we neglect because of luck of resources. Our incredible volunteers have gone beyond distribution, risking their lives to travel to IDP centers in conflict zones to make sure women in conflict zones are managing their period in a clean and safe products. However, our efforts can feel like scooping water from the ocean with a net. We are committed to end period poverty and create a #PeriodFriendlyWorld, we have been taking bold action! We are still working hard and advocating for 0% tax on menstrual products. Yessss no girl or woman should be left behind period. Period! On this #MenstrualHygieneDay, i request everyone to be committed creating a #PeriodFriendlyWorld where every girl and woman has access to safe, hygienic products and education. Through our Birqe Dignity Bucket and our campaigns, we will continue to fight period poverty and create a #PeriodFriendly environment because "Every Queen Bleeds." #PeriodPoverty #EndPeriodPoverty #MenstrualEquity #PeriodDignity #StopTaxingMyUterus #PeriodsWithoutStigma #MenstrualHealth #EmpowerWomen #EveryQueenBleeds #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MenstrualHygieneDay #FightPeriodPoverty #BreakTheStigma #MHM28

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024: #Dontaxheright #Togetherforaperiodfriendlyethiopia At Adey Pads, we believe that access to menstrual hygiene product is a fundamental right, not a luxury, that is why our mission this Menstrual Hygiene Day is to rally for the removal of taxes on menstrual supplies. Periods don't take a holiday, but the taxes on all sorts of menstrual absorbents and supplies do. Campaigning again and again and repeating it for this year's Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024 is "Don't Tax Her Right." We are calling on governments, policymakers, and all members of society to recognize that menstrual products are a necessity, not a luxury. Join us in demanding an end to the unfair taxation of menstrual hygiene supplies. Together, we can build a world where no woman or girl is held back by the burden of menstrual poverty. On Menstrual Hygiene Day and every day, we fight for a future with #NotaxonHER. Help us make this vision a reality. #menstrualhygieneday2024 #togetherforaperiodfriendlyEthiopia Mahlet Z R. Icare PowerPeriod Campaign Marakie Tesfaye, MSW Hanan Abdi Yetinayet Solomon Hlina Tekle Jochen Moninger sequa gGmbH Abinet Kebedeadem Adem BaboKidist Ephrem

Today I was able to personally attend a distribution of Birqe Dignity Buckets at two different schools in Lagatafo. አመሰግናለሁ to you ladies who are all fully committed! Mickal Mamo & Mahlet Z R. you are great! A big thank you also goes to Ayzon Foundation for bringing 50 buckets to Afar and distributing them there We will continue to try to support you!

I'm filled with joy when I see these! I believe our documentaries in multiple languages will help many understand period poverty and start important conversations. The feedback we've received for our work on birqe is incredibly meaningful to me, even if it's hard to put into words. እናመሰግናለን! “የሚሊዮን ሴቶች ታሪክን በ10 ደቂቃ ቪድዮ መጨረስ ባንችልም ሚሊዮኖች ተመልክተዉና ሰምተዉ ተፅዕኖ እንደሚፈጥሩበት ስላመንን ሀገራችን ዉስጥ ባሉ በተለያዩ ቋንቋዎች ተርጉመን አዘጋጅተናል። We’ve been tirelessly advocating and fighting for policies addressing period poverty and promoting dignity. While we paused sharing our activities on social media due to overwhelming donation requests, our commitment has never wavered. Stay tuned for the release of our long-awaited documentary, now available in 3 languages and with English subtitles! We can’t wait to share the full version in each language with you. Stay tuned for updates as we prepare to unveil this inspiring project. Your support means the world to us!“ Icare PowerPeriod Campaign Women Economic Empowerment Africa @jegnitethiopia Adey Pads አደይ የሚታጠብ ሞዴስ አምራች Rekik Gedion, MD #DocumentaryRelease #Multilingual #ComingSoon #period #periodheros #periodstories #icare #jegnit #birqe #icarejegnit #adey #icaremovement

🎉 We’re back in action! 🎉 Apologies for our radio silence lately – we’ve been buried under mountains of work! But fear not, we’re back and ready to keep you in the loop! During our brief hiatus, we’ve been hard at work providing thousands of women and girls with Birqe Dignity Buckets, and we couldn’t be PROUDER of our efforts to tackle period poverty head-on. We’re committed to keeping the conversation going until period poverty is a thing of the past! Period. 💪 Stay tuned for more updates and ways you can join the fight! #PeriodEquality #endperiodpoverty #icare #jegnit #jegniticare #powerperiod. @icare_power_period @jegnitethiopia Adey Pads አደይ የሚታጠብ ሞዴስ አምራች Rekik Gedion, MD Mahlet Z R.

📣 Exciting Partnership Renewal Announcement with Icare PowerPeriod Campaign and @jegnitethiopia! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce the renewal of our partnership with @icare power period and @jegnitethiopia, extending our collaboration until 2025! As a partner, we have contributed to the remarkable milestones achieved in the past four years, distributing 60,000 Birqe Dignity Buckets and 100,000 reusable pads, all thanks to the incredible partnership and support from our communities. Let's continue our journey of empowering women and girls in Ethiopia! 💪 At Adey Pads, our mission is to end menstrual poverty and promote sustainable menstrual hygiene solutions. Since our establishment in 2019, we have been manufacturing reusable pads, period pants, underwear, and adaptive underwear, with a focus on providing affordable and eco-friendly options. Our partnership with Icare PowerPeriod Campaign and @jegnitethiopia has been instrumental in driving positive change and creating a lasting impact. The Birqe Dignity Bucket, a patented innovation, has revolutionized the approach to menstrual care. Its unique features, protected by patent laws, ensure unmatched quality, reliability, and dignity for every individual's menstrual needs. We are proud to be part of the menstrual equity movement alongside Birqe! We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all our supporters who have played a crucial role in our partnership and success. Your unwavering support and commitment have empowered us to make a difference in the lives of women and girls all around Ethiopia. For more information about our partnership or to explore our range of menstrual hygiene products, please feel free to reach out to us at +251911500109. Stay tuned for more updates on our journey together! Let's continue to make menstrual equity a reality for all. #PartnershipRenewal #MenstrualEquity #AdeyPads #ReusablePads #Ethiopia Thank you to; Icare PowerPeriod Campaign @jegnitethiopia Marakie Tesfaye, MSW Women Economic Empowerment Africa Jochen Moninger sequa gGmbH Leerbedrijf_Abinet Adam Babo

when is the last time you heard a young teenage girl using Cow-dung ,ash ,dry grass and socks in 2024 as for period product? በ21ኛዉ “ስልጡን” ክፋለ ዘመንበ ሀገራችን ኢትዮጵያ እንዲሁም በምንኖርባት አለም በሚሊዮን የሚቆጠሩ ወጣት ሴቶች የወር አበባ ቁስ በማጣት ኩበት ፣ የደረቀ ሳር ፣ ካልሲ እንዲሁም ካርቶን እና ለጆሮ ማመን የሚከብዱ ቁሶችን እንደ ወር አበባ ቁስ ይጠቀማሉ። ንፁህ እና ጤናማ የወርአበባ ቁስ ማጣት እህቶቻችንን ከትምህርታቸዉ፣ ከዕለት ተዕለት እንቅስቃሴዎቻቸዉ ይገታል! እንዲሁም ጤናቸው እና ክብራቸው ይነካል።ሴቶች ያሰቡበት እንዳይደርሱ የሚከለክላቸው የዕለት ተዕለት ትግል አንዱ የወርአበባ ቁስ ድህነት ነው። What if you couldn't find toilet paper or water when you needed them? Imagine how much WORSE it would be for women if we couldn't access PERIOD PRODUCTS during our menstrual cycle. It's crucial to advocate for policies ensuring safe and clean period products so that women can fully participate in efforts to alleviate poverty, create jobs, and promote economic growth. GENDER EQUALITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AREN’T JUST WORDS to us WOMEN; they're our lifelines!!

🌟 Big Announcement! 🌟 We're absolutely ecstatic to share that we've officially renewed our contract with Adey Pads አደይ የሚታጠብ ሞዴስ አምራች Reusable Pad Manufacturer, extending our partnership until 2025! 🎉 It's been an incredible journey over the past four years, during which we've proudly distributed over 60,000 Birqe and an astonishing 100,000 reusable pads! 🚀 This wouldn't have been possible without your unwavering support and dedication. Together, we've made a real difference in the lives of women and girls in need of period products. 🩸💪🏽 As we embark on this new chapter, our commitment to providing high-quality, sustainable solutions remains stronger than ever. With your continued support, we're confident that we'll achieve even greater milestones in the years to come! ✨ Join us in celebrating this exciting news and let's continue making a positive impact together! 🌟💙 #Renewal #Partnership #Empowerment #Sustainability #icare #Birqe #Birqedignitybucket #Jegnit_ethiopia #jegnit #adeypads #periodpower #ethiopia Marakie Tesfaye Mahlet Zeleke Mikla Mamo

ይህንን 16 ቀናት በተከታታይ ሴቶች ከ አካላዊ ጥቃት በተጨማሪ ስለሚደርሱባቸው ጫናዎች እንዲሁም መፍትሔዎች እንመካከራለን:: Day 2 #16DaysOfActivism The gender disparities in economic opportunities are not just inequalities; they are hindrances to progress. On this second day of activism, I raise my voice against the enduring gender pay gap, a glaring issue impeding the financial independence of countless women. It's imperative to challenge the systemic discrimination embedded in our economic structures and strive towards environments where women can truly thrive professionally. Let's unite in demanding economic justice, recognizing that every woman deserves fair compensation, equal opportunities, and the unfettered chance to realize her full economic potential. Together, as advocates for women's economic rights, we can reshape the economic landscape and pave the way for a more equitable and prosperous future. #EconomicJustice #EqualPayNow #EmpowerWomenEconomically #BreakingBarriersInBusiness #WomensEconomicRights #16DaysActivism #FinancialEquality #GenderEqualityInWorkplace #ChampioningWomenInBusiness #EconomicEmpowerment #FeministEconomics #AdvocateForEqualPay #EconomicEqualityForHer United Nations UN Women SDGs Leaders African Union @Agenda2063 Agenda2030CH