Our Story: Two years ago, an idea was formed in an English classroom. A task to create a social enterprise which closes the gap between a marginalised group and society led us to realising the astronomical problem Australia faces when it comes to women accessing sanitation. As girls ourselves, we found it unacceptable that around Australia, there are thousands of women and girls who do not have adequate access to sanitation due to personal and financial circumstances. We believe that every woman deserves the right to sanitation, and frankly, we were horrified at the sacrifices and lengths these women have to go through every month. Even though Australia has removed the Tampon Tax, sanitary products are still too expensive and many women still can't afford it.
And so, The Dignify Project was born.
Our mission: We believe that disadvantaged women should have greater access to sanitation, and they deserve this right regardless of their personal circumstances. It is fact that thousands of women and girls all over Australia constantly face the battle of spending their limited finances on their next meal or on sanitary products. Coupled with having limited access to suitable living arrangements or basic amenities, many women resort to using old rags, sponges, towels and even leaves during their period, which increases one’s susceptibility to infections.
Our Solution: We have created the Dignify Pouch. They are fashionable and sustainable pouches that we sell to the general public with a one for one business model. Our pouches are designed for anyone who menstruates, whether that is yourself, your mum, sister or daughter! There is so much social stigma around periods even though there should not be. Period.
It's time to embrace who we are. So this is where our product comes in, bold and beautiful pouches to carry your sanitary products. There’ll be no more awkward rush to shove a pad or tampon in your pocket! You can do it in style.
Why it matters: Each purchase of a pouch funds the production of a Period Pack to be placed in a Share the Dignity #PinkBox vending machine. These are located all over Australia in areas of need and even in schools, so that women and girls don’t have to worry about missing school or using unhygienic alternatives.
How you can help: So, come, join us. We need your help to turn our dream into a reality. Be part of the change which sees more women being able to maintain their dignity. How would you feel if it was you or someone special who had to go through what thousands of women have to endure continuously, every month of every year?
We are The Dignify Project. We believe in Dignity for Dignity.
Our Rewards & Partnerships:
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GiftBox Organic Tampons:
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