Updates
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 […]
State Period Product Funding Available!
State funds for purchasing period products in schools are available to Georgia students in grades 5-12. This money is allocated by school and then totaled for each School District and distributed at the district level. This money is intended for any student who might need a period product in order to stay in class and […]
Events
Georgia STOMP Participates in National Panel
One of many ways that Georgia STOMP is connected to efforts across the nation to bring Menstrual Equity, is through a coalition of advocates created in 2022 called Mujeres and Menstruators United (MAMU). MAMU’s purpose is to convene menstrual activists from across the country to strengthen the movement to end period poverty. The goal […]
“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). […]
Success Stories
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, A National Leader in Menstrual Product Access for Those Who are Detained
Toilet paper, sanitary napkins, and tampons will also be readily available to offenders in the housing units. The Sanitation Officer will ensure daily that the hygiene cabinet in each dorm is stocked with toilet paper, sanitary napkins, and tampons always.
Georgia STOMP In The News
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 […]
What You Should Know About Period Poverty in Georgia and How to Get Free Products
By Sofia Gratas, for the Atlanta Journal Constitution Click here to view AJC Article Advocacy groups are working to eliminate inadequate access to menstrual hygiene tools and education. Even though female-identifying individuals make up more than half of the state’s population, they still foot the bill for additional costs on essential health care items. Georgia’s […]
Opponents of Georgia’s “Tampon Tax” Vow to Press Lawmakers in 2020
When tweeting out a link to the Georgia Recorder’s coverage of #HB8 and the money allocated to the Georgia DOE and DPH, author Jill Nolin (Twitter: @jillnolin) noted that, “The $1.5 million in the state budget for menstrual products could see a trim. Advocates are urging the state’s budget writers to not just leave the […]
