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End Period Poverty 無くそう、生理の貧困 |
Girls’ Day Period Product Collection DriveMarch 1–31, 2026Celebrate Japan’s tradition by addressing period poverty! March 3rd marks Hinamatsuri, a traditional Japanese celebration honoring the healthy growth and well-being of girls. In the spirit of this meaningful occasion, EJCA has been donating period products since 2022, with the hope that all women can live safe, healthy and dignified lives. Please support the drive by dropping off menstrual products at locations listed below or donate cash by filling out the form at the bottom (tax receipts will be issued by the organization you choose - Edmonton's foodbank or Boyle Street Community Services). There are two points that we address in the End Period Poverty Campaign. 1. To assist ensuring access to period products for all women in Edmonton In Canada, one quarter of women with periods are struggling to purchase period products (per United Way’s website). The situation is the same in Edmonton. Every year, we check with Edmonton’s Foodbank and Boyle Street Community Services (where we donate period products) whether period products are their high priority. The answer is always “Yes.” The needs for period products are large and consistent. In addition to the visible homelessness crisis in the city, the recent inflation is forcing many women, especially mothers, to choose between foods and their hygienic health. 2. To help reduce stigma around periods Talking about periods while participating in the End Period Poverty Campaign helps reduce stigma around periods, such as periods are dirty, shameful topics that should not be discussed openly. While we were sorting out donated period products last year, we (participated volunteers) discussed a lot about periods and period products and learned a lot about them from each other. Period poverty is not only about limited access to material products, but also about limited access to information because stigma prevents us from exchanging information. For this year’s Girls’ Day, Let’s talk about periods! Support by donating menstrual productsDrop off menstrual products at the EJCA Centre or participating business locations near you. We accept the donation of unopened packages of pads, tampons, sanitation wipes, and pantyliners. Drop-off locationsLook for a colorful box with the campaign poster. Products only. Please do not drop off cash. South Side Clear Dental (103-4222 Gateway Blvd NW) Tida Hair Salon (#17B, 9261 34 Ave NW) Chartwell Wescott Retirement Residence (3841 Allan Drive SW) Massage Me (829 Saddleback Rd NW) Menjiro Ramen (2920 Calgary Trl NW #109) Metro Edmonton Japanese Communicty School (Harry Ainlay High School) (Fri 6-9 PM) Whyte Avenue Pablo Bakery (10163 81 Ave NW) Edmonton Japanese Christian Church (9802 76 Ave NW, Edmonton) (Sunday Only) Kifune (7609 109 St NW, Edmonton) Downtown Naked Cyber Café (10303 108 St NW) Mikado (10350 109 St NW) East Central Great Hair Day (7221 101 Ave NW) Westmount Red Leaf Wellness (12820 107 Ave NW) University of Alberta Pembina Hall Prince Takamado Japan Centre (#201 Telus Centre) If your child attends a YMCA, many YMCA locations accept donations. Please reach out to us for more details. All donations will go to Edmonton's Food Bank and Boyle Street Community Services, who will then distribute to those in our city who are in need. Thank you very much for your support! | ひな祭り生理用品コレクションドライブ
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Support by donating cash 現金寄付による支援 |