The 16 Year Old Tackling Period Poverty: Amazing Humans 

God Bless her... this really should be FREE for ALL women

Maybe menstrual cups would be a better option for them? Give them 2. They can always wash with the handsoap and hot water at a sink and put back in the little discreet bags they come in. Menstrual cups can last up to 10 years

Wow, this is so beautiful God Bless Her 🙏

sanitary products should be free or at least very cheap. how would you men feel if you were bleeding and in pain constantly for 5 days every month? you'd want something to stop you bleeding everywhere.

Bless this girl what a diamond. Pity we don't have any like her in Government.

Well done for this , you are helping so many women x

What an amazing person. Thank you.

She should learn about bulk buying lol buying everything retail is insane

What a fabulous young lady!

Idk why im watching this.. But applause for that girl

Ur an inspiration...u will go a long way in life....wishing u the best in all Ur hopes and dreams

She's doing a great thing 😀😀

Bless her heart :’) this is so thoughtful

She is my new hero ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Hands down she is amazing

Why buy from store while you can by thing in very less cost from wholesale and save some quids

I wanted to try a similar thing years ago but just don’t have the time or money (mostly lack of money lmao). I really don’t know how she affords it all, especially buying retail rather than bulk. Good on her though, I hope her organisation continues to succeed and help people far into the future

We do need more people like her in this cruel world!!

Why isint it free ? Like water it’s a basic human need

This was very bold of her to do, as a lot of people see the topic of having a period as very taboo and weird

I wonder how she can afford to buy all of those products! They get expensive! God bless her. Thanks girlie!

An amazing soul she has.

Wow!! What an amazing woman. I would love to get involved do you have a website? Also i hope your championing the end to the tampon tax! Which is a tax placed on all sanitary products. X

I love what she's doing. She's beyond incredible

THANK YOU!

Girl should start a subscription box and use a portion of that money to her charity and keep the rest. Buy in bulk too please.

My grandma used to use old rags back in the 60s because her and her mom couldn’t afford them. She didn’t finish high school because she had to go to work for her family to support them. When she went to work for her family at 17 she could finally afford pads.

Anyone else know thats newquay in cornwall

Amazing girl with a beautiful heart.love you.

What a wonderful and awe inspiring woman. She has found such a perfect way to help and impact real women in real life in a real way. I find her to be truly inspirational ❤️

In my state in the USA female products are considered luxury items and taxed. Where condoms and viagra are considered necessary and not taxed.. like seriously wtf?!

So inspiring she will be a CEO one day

Im so proud of her

Aww I love this girl

I’ve seen a lot of comments on here suggesting menstrual cups, which sounds like a good idea but there is no way of sanitizing them. Perhaps if they were given reusable pads that might be a better solution. Rinse them directly after use then wash them with the laundry. If they are able to get to a laundromat or even hand washing them.

This literally got me in tears

Highly appreciate your effort. We are also trying to rid this matter from our society. Over 1.4 million of Sri Lankan women suffer from period poverty every month.

Kind hearted girl

Wow god bless you

Thank god.

we need more people like her.

Sanitary products should be free!

Hey BBC3, where's the direct url for her organisation within the video description?

lady M proud of you👏👏👏👏👏

This is so important! Thank you for doing this! However, may I suggest you buying diva cups instead? It would be more environmentally friendly and also would help women in need for a much longer period as they are reusable?

Well done

A very young brave and inspirational girl

This is amazing. I do the same in kenya but with reusable period products.

What and amazing young Woman she’ll go far in life

She’s so kind

God bless u sis ❤ great idea and hope it gets more supporters

Well done so young and doing all this on top of a levels I don't think pads are that expensive but obviously everyone's experience is different

That’s admirable!

She's one amazing lady

That lama has photo bombed that shot

So inspiring. Fair play 👏👏👏

You are amazing.

She is amazing

Good for her! At least someone's doing something

I m verry appreciate God that

Great work, but buy these products from Wilkinsons. 75p for 16 tampons, much cheaper than your local chemists Tampax.

Women menstruate approximately 5 days a month. In a year it is then 60 days. Therefore, if we menstruate for approximately 40 years, it would be a total of 2400 days or 80 months or 6.7 years which is equivalent to 6 years 8 months and 2 weeks. This involves a lot of blood, so we need protection. For that, we find "feminine protections" in supermarkets and pharmacies. There are many brands of tampons, sanitary pads and panty liners, as well as different models of these; so that we can find one that we like, "a product for every need", some companies use their slogan. With wings, without wings, ultra-fine, mesh fabric, soft fabric, abundant flow, medium flow, little flow, nocturnal, aromatic, very beautiful colors and designs. Every month women stock up on the necessary amount of protections. A woman uses approximately 5 normal sanitary napkins a day, we then use a total of 25 sanitary napkins during a month, or 3 normal pads and 1 night pad adding 15 normal pads and 5 night pads a month. Each sanitary pad is worth approximately 70 Chilean pesos and night pads 100 pesos each. In a month we then spend between 1,550 and 1,750 pesos. If we add to that the costs of tampons and panty liners are approximately 5,180 pesos more per month. In one year the expense can be between 23,780 and 26,080 pesos. In forty years it is a total of 951,200 and 1,043,200 pesos this ONLY if we use the cheapest brands and we do not have an abundant flow. If we have a normal flow then we use approximately 13,000 sanitary napkins throughout our lives. If each pad after use weighs 5 grams, we produce 65 kg of garbage per year only in sanitary napkins. In forty years it is 2,600 kg of garbage. In other words, for every one hundred menstruating women in Chile we produce 6,500 kg of garbage a year. In forty years we throw away 260 tons of highly polluting and non-degradable menstrual protection in our environment. Remember that a sanitary napkin takes not 100 years or 200 years to degrade but 500 years! The pad packages do not provide information on the substances and raw materials used to manufacture the dressings. In some, only cellulose, polyethylene (one of the most common plastics), silicone paper, cotton, polyester, polypropylene (non-woven plastic cloth), bleached paper pulp, and flavorings are disclosed. On the Internet we can find more information about the toxic components used: dioxin, polyacrylate, rayon and asbestos. Dioxin: It is a highly toxic unwanted component, its chemical production involves chlorine. The latter is used to bleach tampons, sanitary napkins and panty liners. Dioxins that remain in bleached products are derived from this industrial process. Dioxins seriously affect the reproductive organs causing reproduction and development problems, it can cause fetal malformations, it affects the immune system and the rest of the tissues in our body. It is a slow decomposition substance that can be stored in the body, its interference with our hormones causes dioxin to be classified as a carcinogenic substance. It is associated as one of the causes of endometriosis, a gynecological disease that consists of the uncontrolled growth of endometrial tissues (mucous membranes that line the uterine walls), this disease can cause dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), pelvic pain and infertility. Experts point out that this compound is not easily eliminated, it can take five years to halve, it does not degrade and therefore accumulates in tissues. A simple dose of the deadliest dioxin can kill a rat. Polyacrylate: It is a chemical compound. It is an odorless white powder that has the ability to absorb large amounts of liquid. This is used as the famous "absorbent gel". Studies show that it is associated with Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) like rayon. TSS is caused by a toxin produced by certain types of staph bacteria. The use of tampon, especially if it is left for a long time, can cause this disease. The symptoms are confusion, diarrhea, headaches, fever, hypotension (low blood pressure), muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, seizures, seizures and in the worst cases it can lead to failure in organs such as the kidneys and the liver. Rayon: It is a synthetic fabric. Man-made fibers are made from chemicals that are produced from materials such as oil, wood, and coal. This fiber is highly absorbent and is used to contain blood and vaginal fluids. It prevents the skin from breathing normally. In addition, it retains moisture, causing increased body perspiration, this can cause wounds in the vagina and an abnormal increase in bacterial flora that can lead to vaginal infections and urinary infections. When tampons are used when they are removed from the vaginal cavity, fibers remain inside, tampon remains that can also cause the most diverse discomforts such as bad smell, infections, bleeding, TSS, among others. Asbestos: Asbestos is a group of minerals that is used in tiles, tiles, slate sheets, tiles, cement, paper products, car clutches, brakes, containers, packaging, coatings, paint, talcum, sanitary napkins and tampons. The United States Department of Health and Human Services, the Office of Environmental Protection, and the International Bureau for Cancer Research have shown that asbestos-related products cause cancer. The Ministry of Health in Chile prepared the "Manual for the Preparation of a Work Plan with Materials that Contain Friable and Non-Friable Asbestos" here they explain that the mineral can produce irreversible damage to health, this mineral has been classified as highly carcinogenic for the human being. On the other hand, there are studies that deny the use of asbestos in sanitary napkins and tampons, but there are also studies that corroborate its existence as a market strategy. Donna C. Booisseau, from the University of Illinois, indicates that: "The tampon industry includes asbestos in its products with the intention of making women bleed more during their menstrual period and thus favor the increase in consumption of this merchandise." We are being attacked every month with toxins in our bodies that can cause fatal diseases and we are also damaging our environment every time we use any of these products. The manufacturers of pads, panty liners and tampons together with governments manipulate us through propaganda that these products are the best option for when we are menstruating. Thus, they are in charge of ignoring the toxic components and their consequences on women's health and at the same time keeping us ignorant about this issue. No more manipulation by big business and politicians! It is time for these entities to stop getting sick and contaminating our bodies to fill their pockets. It is time to act and become aware! Experiment with other alternatives and do not be blind with what the market tells us. There are alternative products to toxicity that are in pharmacies and supermarkets. The alternatives are positive for your comfort, economy, your health and the environment. Here are three alternatives that are ecological, economical, hygienic and without damage to our body. Reusable sanitary pads: They are 100% cotton, absorbent and without chemicals, they are reused by washing them after use. They keep us fresh, clean and safe. They are comfortable, reusable and biodegradable. Depending on the care taken, they will last between 2 to 4 years. You can find them on the web if you are interested in buying them or making them yourself by following a tutorial on RU-vid. Menstrual Cup: There are many brands with various names. It is used as a tampon, the difference is that it stores blood and vaginal fluids, it does not absorb them like tampons, which does not cause vaginal dryness and therefore does not have the risk of causing infections. Stores approximately 30 ml, therefore it is not necessary to empty it as often as towels or tampons. It is chemical-free, made of soft silicone and is boiled at home after and before use to kill possible bacteria. It can last up to 10 years if we take proper care of it. Period panties; These are just like your ordinary panties except they absorb your period. Some even have a pocket for heating pad. You wash them with cold water and hang to dry. You’ll stop worrying about leaking and you can use it all day long. You can buy it on online. Thinx and Confitex are great brands Keep in mind that these products are expensive about $35-50 but they will save you money and you won’t have to buy them again in a long time. You will also do a great favor to the environment.

2:27 *so lovely*

What an amazing young lady x

What an amazing human

I’m sure she helped so many people with uteruses who deal with period poverty!!!

awwww bless her

Hey can I get some of ur info as I want to help with the organisation as I want to support people that don't have supplies round my area

This girl so so kind. Sanitary products are so expensive. They should be cheap like loo roll.

Your next challenge is... 1 Billion women in the world Need this little hygiene kit too

hi bimini it's nana as in appiah-kusi from my old school remember???

I really want to do this in my community

Incredible :)

*PLEASE CAN SOMEONE HELP ME WITH THE LIST OF THINGS SHE MENTIONED? I WANT TO START HELPING TOO.* THANKS

Cleared the aisles but then nobody else can get them?

Good bless

I can't afford sanitary products so I saved up and bought a few reusable sanitary pads which last for years. There is a way of affording them. And it's better for the environment.

yall try this with headset on, the car is amazing

Why not washable pads and menstrual cups? Pads could be thrown in the wash with your knickers since they go in on a hot wash anyway. 12 Maxi's each should be enough they last a while so 3 each day. Do 2 white and underwear washes over the week and that's it for the month

But how does she have the money for this

If I get support I can fulfill my dream of ending Period Poverty

Why did anyone dislike this?

My dream is to End Period Poverty and Period Shame, last year we a lost a girl she suicide herself because of Period Shame, girls in my region still use mattresses and Rags as a pad, others wear 1pad from morning to evening because they can't afford to buy sanitary pads

I know they are expensive initially but wouldn't buying those reusable cups be a lot cheaper in the long run?

Body shop are doing donations for this btw

Too cool.. your the bestest 🎈🎈

1. How can she afford this? I get fundraising and donations but those things are expensive so I doubt donations cover everything, and she had to start off somewhere with little to no donations. 2. Supermarkets and drugstores are the WORST places to buy those things in such quantities, they're so expensive. If you need to bulk buy go to costco or amazon or even ebay. 3. One thing that should be added to that list is paracetamol. Its cheap, no more than a pound per pack, its safe to take on an empty stomach (for those poor homeless women who may or may not have had a meal), and heat pads don't always work.

her website- www.streetcramps.org/ ( www.streetcramps.org/donate for donation information) her twitter- twitter.com/streetcramps?lang=en _bc BCC Three doesn't have this in their description_

People have been doing this in the United States for years...

I am often against government programs that give free menstrual products in schools, because in part it a way for the manufacturers to make more money from already often cash strapped taxpayers for items that are not essential, they may be convenient, but they are not essential. This grassroots program is apparently a good alternative.

truro school remember???

I have a business idea. I'm sure you've already thought of it but I think it could probably fund your efforts.

Wait a second I don't get cramps what does it feel like?

Pads cost 55p in ASDA

Thank you for doing this amazing work!✌ What about giving women menstrual cups? The cups can last for up to 10 years and eliminate the constant need for pads and tampons. I've found several cups online that only cost $10 (us) for two cups. I think this would help a lot of women in need. I hope you consider it. 💜✌

Not being insensitive or anything but a lot of these homeless people are able to get money to buy alcohol and drugs - I'm sure they can find 95p for a box of tampons from Tesco. Home Bargains sell sanitary towels for 59p!

Cash and carry is so much cheaper

I hope she gets a lot of grant money after this

who else heard the background music is from dancing lines 💀

She does not look 16, looks 19

Rolled up socks ?