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I am really proud of Leeds University Feminist Society for hosting our Period Party fundraising event for Freedom4girls Uk. We raised over £500 through our raffle and ticket sales and it was great to have Sarah from the charity come and talk about why raising awareness about period poverty is so crucial. I felt so honoured to be part of this event and was very touched by the generosity of local businesses in Leeds who kindly donated prizes to raise money.

✨ A Proud Moment for Alpine Group! ✨ We are thrilled to announce that Alpine Group has been awarded the Changemakers Award at World Textile Information Network (WTiN)’s Innovate Textile Awards 2024 for our Dignity Kits program! 🎉 Breaking Barriers with Purpose Every day, 800 million girls and women face the challenges of period poverty, limiting their access to education, health, and opportunities. At Alpine Group, we believe in the power of sustainable innovation to drive meaningful change. The Dignity Kits program transforms post-industrial textile waste into life-changing sanitary kits, distributed alongside reproductive health education to women and girls in vulnerable communities worldwide. Impact in Action Since 2020, we’ve: ✔️ Produced over 150,000 Dignity Kits. ✔️ Reached refugee camps and rural areas in the Middle East, Kenya, and beyond. ✔️ Empowered women through local employment opportunities, providing livelihoods and hope for a better future. ✔️ Partnered with incredible organisations like the Freedom4girls Uk, Egyptian Clothing Bank, and Brighter Communities Worldwide to amplify our reach and impact. This Year’s Milestones 🌍 Expanded to 16 schools and the Kibera Slums in Kenya, impacting an additional 6,330 women and girls. 🤝 Supported local sewing initiatives in Mombasa, creating sustainable employment for women. 🎯 On track to impact 250,000 women by 2025. What’s Next? Our journey doesn’t stop here! We’re committed to: Training 3,000 women on our production floors to create Dignity Kits, turning waste into opportunity. Continuing to empower communities and tackle period poverty worldwide. This award is a testament to the power of innovation, collaboration, and compassion. 🚀 🤝 ❤️ A huge thank you to our partners, team, and everyone who supports this mission. Together, we are creating a brighter, more inclusive future. 💪💙 https://lnkd.in/eUJb_dMn #Changemakers #PeriodPoverty #Sustainability #TextileInnovation #WTiN #WomenEmpowerment #AlpineGroup #Freedomforgirls Ashok M. Clare Woodford @Ehab Mohi Tina Leslie MBE (FRSA)

My marvelous daughter wanted to raise donations for a fantastic charity Freedom4girls Uk. “Putting herself out there” is not easy for her, but watching her pass leaflets to strangers in Asda Cardiff Bay, asking them to buy one additional period product and pop it in the donation box was extraordinary for me as an anxious mum! The box was overflowing with donations by the end of the day. Not content with that, she also decided to set up a Just Giving page to help support the charity combat period poverty, particularly over this festive season when funds are already overstretched for so many people. If you have just a couple of £ to spare, I’d be so grateful if my network could show as much generosity as the folks of Asda Cardiff Bay did. Thank you!! https://lnkd.in/eK6iQWyj

Well done and well deserved. Very proud to be a part of #makingadifference to many 1000's of girls and women in #Kenya thank you Alpine Group and especially Clare Woodford and team who believed in Freedom4girls Uk to deliver this life amazing project.

*Punishing Poverty Instead of Solving Problems* In Norfolk, 19 parents were prosecuted for their children’s unauthorised school absences, facing financial penalties many could ill afford. These cases highlight the deeper systemic issues affecting families, particularly the barriers girls face in accessing education. Two parents explained their daughters missed school because of policies restricting toilet access during lessons, making it impossible to manage their periods. Tina Leslie MBE (FRSA) spoke about how this is unfair and harmful, noting that stigma, embarrassment, and restrictive rules drive girls out of classrooms. Instead of solving the root issues—such as inadequate period support or poverty—parents are hit with fines, adding another layer of punishment to already challenging situations. While schools often try to intervene with letters or meetings, these measures don’t address the structural barriers families face. This case raises urgent questions: Why are girls being denied basic dignity at school? And why are families punished financially instead of being offered meaningful support to overcome the barriers to education? It’s time to rethink policies and priorities, ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn without unnecessary obstacles or stigma. We need more menstrual education to normalise periods to break the taboo that still surrounds periods as a whole. Read the article here - https://lnkd.in/etVNYebA https://lnkd.in/eQ5ufaPy

"This is not just a film - it is a call to action!" What a fitting opening statement from Stella Mokaya Orina the Kenyan Ambassador to Germany in the opening to an exclusive screening of IMPURE, organised by GIZ / BMZ. The movie depicts the moving story of June, who lives in a village in Kwale County, Kenya. Her first period is a moment of confusion, shame, and being scared for her life. Impure is based on a true story. But I want to add that it is unfortunately a true story for many young girls. All around the world. The panel with Stella Nyanzi, Naisula Lepariyo, Rico Herre Janina Breitling emphasised that creating awareness and bringing boys and men into the conversation around periods are critical. Culture (films, art, songs) can initiate and change conversations in society. And I hope Impure can do to Africa what the Padman movie did to India. For more information, you can check our channels https://lnkd.in/dgV7hicg Everyone can do small actions, like speaking openly, supporting women and girls, and demanding change from governments. "We have been silent for too long. It's time to get loud" said Janet Mbugua in the movie's epilogue. So let's get loud! #menstruation #periodpoverty #menstrualhealth #puberty #Cinemaforchange #PeriodFriendlyWorld Jan Schlenk Linda Hell Sophia Bäurle Josepha Niebelschütz Fabien Matthias Olivia Marina Kunz

Blog post on travels my experiences in #kenya #safe. #weather #food #tourism #amazingbeaches #sun #Sea thank you Vanessa Munnings #wellbeingmagazine Freedom4girls Uk

NEW SCULPTURE UNVEILED TO CELEBRATE INSPIRATIONAL LEEDS WOMEN It was a pleasure to attend last night’s launch of Ribbons by Pippa Hale. This fascinating sculpture stands proudly at Quarry Hill and celebrates the hundreds of Leeds women that have made a difference in the city. It’s been five years in the making, and we’re absolutely thrilled to see it in all its glory! 👏 📍Quarry Hill #leeds #leedscitycentre #inspirationalwomen

🫂I’m so proud of the Weird Jungle team!🫂 It was really validating putting these slides together and not having to “spin” anything or scrape around to ‘find our values’. This is how we choose to work - in a way that matches up to how we live our lives. The response we’ve had already shows that people really care about who they work with and what they stand for. It’s an honour to be supporting Freedom4girls Uk and the amazing work they do to end #PeriodPoverty whilst we make songs sound the best they possible can. #DoGoodBeNice #LifeWorkBalance #MasteredAtWeirdJungle #Mastering CC Katie Tavini Stephen Kerrison Izzy McPhee #CarlasNotOnLinkedIn