HerFlow’s Red Run 5K and Fun Run Ignites Passion to End Period Poverty in Jamaica
Hope Gardens came alive in a wave of red on Sunday morning May 25th 2025, as the HerFlow Foundation hosted the Red Run 5K and Fun Run, a powerful and energetic event dedicated to raising awareness and funds to end period poverty in Jamaica. Beginning at 6:00 AM the event brought together passionate participants from […]
HerFlow Foundation Champions Literacy and Menstrual Equity at Dunrobin Primary
On #ReadAcrossJamaicaDay, Shelly-Ann Weeks, award-winning author, menstrual health advocate, and Founder of the HerFlow Foundation, brought the message of empowerment and body confidence to the bright young minds at Dunrobin Primary School. As part of the Foundation’s commitment to ending period poverty in Jamaica, Ms. Weeks read from her groundbreaking children’s book It’s My Body, […]
Over 14,000 Tampons Donated by HerFlow Foundation to UWI Halls to Support Female Students in Need
The HerFlow Foundation has answered the call once again, this time with a powerful donation of over 14,000 tampons with the support of Kotex distributed by T Geddes Grant, to benefit the female students residing on the halls at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus on April 17, 2025. The donation comes […]
The Power of Period Shame: Breaking the Silence
Written by: Shelly-Ann Weeks The world is still reeling from the tragic report of a 14-year-old Kenyan schoolgirl who died by suicide after a teacher allegedly humiliated her for menstruating in class (BBC News, 2023). This heartbreaking incident underscores the devastating consequences of period stigma—a global issue that continues to harm young girls. As someone […]
Ending Period Poverty in Jamaican Schools: A Call to Action
By Shelly-Ann WeeksAward-Winning Reproductive Health Educator & Advocate For far too many Jamaican girls, a natural biological process—menstruation—becomes a barrier to education, health, and dignity. Period poverty, the lack of access to menstrual products, proper sanitation, and education, forces young women to miss school, endure shame, and resort to unsafe alternatives like rags or toilet paper. […]
UTech Jamaica Strengthens Fight Against Period Poverty with Major Donation from HerFlow Foundation
The University of Technology, Jamaica has received a donation of over 5,000 tampons from the HerFlow Foundation, supported by Kotex, as part of the university’s ongoing efforts to address period poverty, a cause closely aligned with UTech, Jamaica’s commitment to quality education and student well-being. The presentation was made on Friday, April 11, 2025, to […]
HerFlow Foundation and JWN Foundation Partner to Provide Nearly 2,000 Free Period Kits to Jamaican Students
In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, the HerFlow Foundation joined forces with the JWN Foundation to distribute free menstrual kits to 1,975 girls across Jamaica. The initiative, aligned with this year’s IWD theme “Accelerate Action,” underscores a shared commitment to advancing gender equality and recognizing the achievements of women and girls. The collaboration […]
18 Guidance Counselors Honored by HerFlow Foundation at Celebrate Her 2025
In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, the HerFlow Foundation proudly hosted the 6th staging of Celebrate Her at the Jamaica Pegasus, recognizing 18 outstanding guidance counselors for their extraordinary contributions to their schools and communities. With a focus on honoring grassroots changemakers, Celebrate Her has evolved into a signature initiative that […]
Honoring Jamaica’s Next Generation of Changemakers, HerFlow Foundation Launches Inaugural EmpowerHer Award
The HerFlow Foundation proudly introduced the EmpowerHer Award at Celebrate Her 2025, marking a new milestone in recognizing and fostering young leadership. Supported by the Canadian High Commission, this inaugural award honors young girls who are already making a profound impact in their communities through advocacy, service, and leadership. The EmpowerHer Award is designed to […]
HerFlow Foundation Highlights Period Poverty Research at IGDS Research Day Expo
HerFlow Foundation proudly participated in the Institute for Gender and Development Studies (IGDS) Research Day Expo, held at the University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI) Undercroft on March 13, 2025. The event, themed “Research for All Women and Girls in Jamaica,” provided a platform for advocates, researchers, and policymakers to explore key gender issues, […]
