Period Poverty - Addressing Menstrual Health Challenges in Eastern Africa

Explore a powerful TEDx talk on period poverty and menstrual health advocacy delivered by Diana Nelson at the International School of Uganda. Gain insights into Nelson's personal journey as a mother and advocate, learning about her second-hand experiences with period poverty and the inspiring stories that motivated her to take action. Discover the impact of her program in Eastern Africa, which has helped numerous individuals combat period poverty and its associated challenges. Learn about Nelson's initiatives to educate young women in less developed areas and her efforts to raise awareness about this critical issue. Understand the speaker's role as Global Advocacy Director at Days for Girls International, where she focuses on developing supportive policy environments for menstrual health management. Explore her involvement in coalition building, including her leadership in the African Coalition for Menstrual Health and the Global Menstrual Collective. Witness Nelson's passion for inspiring positive change and her dedication to improving menstrual health education and access to necessary products worldwide.