In Alberta, period poverty reflects national challenges, with one in six menstruators and one in four low-income earners struggling to afford essential products. Local efforts, like the Period Promise, are critical to addressing this issue in our communities.
But we can’t do it alone.
By making a Period Promise, you are committed to providing free menstrual products in a dignified way to employees, members, guests, clients, and the public at your organization.
In Edmonton and across Alberta, period poverty remains a significant challenge, preventing many individuals from participating fully in daily life. Financial barriers to accessing menstrual products can lead to missed days at school, work, or important community events. This issue is even more pronounced for low-income Albertans, where as many as one in four face difficulties affording essential menstrual products.
By making a Period Promise, your organization can help eliminate this barrier, promote menstrual equity, and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can manage their health with dignity.
It’s about access. Period.
By taking the pledge, your organization can:
In the 2023/2024, together we achieved:
Join over 21 workplaces that have pledged to end period poverty in the Capital Region.
Make a Pledge
Advocate for menstrual equity in your workplace by encouraging your employer to Take the Pledge using our helpful email template!
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Download our Period Promise Guide for Pledge-Takers to share your commitment with your organization and the public.
Download the Guide
Host a product drive—like our 14 community leaders did in 2024—and help provide essential products to those in need.
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