Updates
Endometriosis and PCOS
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue that normally lines the uterus, called the endometrium, grows outside of it. The most common sites of endometrial tissue growth are the ovaries, rectum, and lining of the pelvis. How does endometriosis affect the body? Endometriosis is a chronic health condition that occurs when tissue […]
Sustainable Period Products
The environmental impact of disposable pads and tampons is not fully understood, but many of these products end up in landfills or are incinerated and flushed into water systems. These products are often made of highly processed materials that are difficult to degrade in landfills. Each year in North America, nearly 20 billion pads, tampons, […]
Menstrual Equity and WASH
Access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is fundamental to human health and wellbeing. WASH plays a critical role not only in menstruators’ health, but also in their livelihoods, school attendance and dignity. Menstruating individuals need clean water and soap to wash their hands, bodies, and in some cases reusable cloths. In addition, they […]
Events
“Georgia STOMP IGNITEs the Capitol”
Tuesday, February 8th was Georgia STOMP’s 2022 Day at the Capitol. The event was jointly hosted with member organization, IGNITE National. The successful partnership resulted in many new faces to Georgia STOMP. Georgia STOMP’s 2022 Legislative priorities were reviewed and opportunities for conversations with legislators were provided. IGNITE resources enabled direct advocacy to legislators despite […]
Menstruation Conversation: A Youth Action Hour
On Saturday, January 29th, Youth Leadership in the Georgia STOMP Coalition hosted an advocacy training event, led BY youth FOR youth! Georgia STOMP Board Member Aanika Eragam assembled a planning team from multiple organizations including her own, Period Atlanta. Presenters were Stella Kwon (La Lune), Jamie Lackey (Helping Mamas), and Areeba Hashmi (Period Project UGA). […]
Menstrual Advocacy 101: A Lunch and Learn
In a well attended event on January 12, Georgia STOMP hosted Menstrual Advocacy 101: A Lunch and Learn session for advocates in Georgia — new and experienced — to brush up on best practices for “being heard” under the Gold Dome in Atlanta. The session was expertly led by Stacey Chavis, Junior Leagues of Georgia […]
Success Stories
Call Your School Nurse: State DOE Approves Distribution of $1M for Menstrual Products
On Thursday, August 22nd, the State Board of Education approved the Department of Education’s proposal for distributing the $1M budget expenditure authorized by the legislature in the 2019 Session! According to Board Documents, these grant funds were provided in the Georgia Department of Education Agency budget as a line item for fiscal year 2020 to provide […]
Update from Georgia Department of Public Health
Wednesday, June 5th, Georgia STOMP coalition co-leads, Claire Cox and Adele Stewart, received an update from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). Current DPH distribution plans for menstrual products purchased with the $500,000 allocated in the 2020 state budget are summarized below: Local community health departments (CHDs) will be able to order menstrual products […]
Georgia STOMP Coalition Members Meet with Department of Education
In light of the $1 million allocated in the 2020 budget during the 2019 Legislative Session, on Thursday, May 30, Georgia STOMP coalition members attended a meeting at the Georgia Department of Education to discuss the grant process. From Left to Right: Krista Lowe, Sylvia McGee, Therese McGuire, Dr. Bethany Caruso, Adele Stewart, Dr. Andrea […]
Georgia STOMP In The News
SB 51 Media Coverage – Albany
South Georgians react to Senate bill potentially ending “Pink Tax” on feminine products
SB 51 Media Coverage – Atlanta
Georgia lawmakers introduce bill to exempt menstrual products from sales tax
HB 861 Media Coverage
House Bill 861 aims to increase access to women’s menstrual products Author: Kamilah Williams Published: 10:45 PM EST February 16, 2022 Updated: 11:05 PM EST February 16, 2022 MACON, Ga. — A new bill in the Georgia legislature aims to increase access to menstrual products for women and girls over the age of 11. If the bill […]