Uzuri Her South London Period Dignity Project

The project supports women and girls who face barriers to menstrual health and dignity.

What will your project deliver?

The South-East London Dignity Project will run a 12-month program tackling period poverty and menstrual stigma among women and girls across, Southwark

The project will deliver:

·      Monthly menstrual health workshops in schools, youth hubs and women’s shelters.

·      500 reusable period product kits distributed to those experiencing period poverty.

·      Training for 20 “Period Champions” — young women aged 16–25 who will co-lead sessions and become peer educators.

·      A Menstrual Health Toolkit (print and digital) co-created with participants for community use.

·      Two community events – a project launch and a final celebration showcasing impact and stories.

 Which group(s) or communities is your project intended to support?ort?

The project supports women and girls aged 12–40 in South-East London Peckham who face barriers to menstrual health and dignity.

Priority groups include:

·      Those from low-income households.

·      Refugee, asylum-seeking, and migrant women.

·      Young people in schools at risk of missing classes due to lack of menstrual products.

·      Women in hostels or temporary accommodation.

We will partner with local organisations such as Southwark Young Advisors to ensure outreach to those most affected.

What difference will it make?

This project will:

·      Ensure 500 women and girls have reliable access to safe, reusable menstrual products.

·      Increase knowledge and confidence around menstrual health for all participants.

·      Reduce school and work absenteeism caused by period poverty.

·      Empower 20 local young women as peer leaders and advocates for menstrual equity.

·      Promote sustainable practices, reducing waste and encouraging reusable alternatives.

Ultimately, the project will create healthier, more confident and better-connected communities where menstruation is no longer a source of stigma or hardship.

 How will this funding help your community?

The £50,000 funding will directly:

·      Pay for a part-time Project Coordinator (0.6 FTE) to manage workshops, volunteers and partnerships.

·      Cover costs for workshop facilitation, materials, and reusable kits.

·      Provide safe, accessible venues for women and girls to learn and connect.

·      Enable Uzuri Her to build lasting local partnerships and leave behind trained community leaders.

Without this funding, hundreds of women and girls in South-East London would continue to face period poverty, stigma and isolation. With it, they’ll gain the tools, education and confidence to live with dignity. 

Why do you think your project will be a success?

·      Experienced delivery team: Uzuri Her is founded by women with lived experience of period poverty and a proven track record in menstrual health education.

·      Strong local partnerships: Early conversations with Lewisham Local, Her Centre, and local schools show clear demand and willingness to collaborate.

·      Community-led approach: The “Period Champions” model ensures peer leadership, sustainability, and authenticity.

·      Evidence-based need: Research and local feedback highlight persistent period poverty in South-East London — this project directly addresses that gap.

·      Sustainable design: Reusable kits and leadership training extend the impact far beyond the 12-month funding period.