HOW MUCH IS YOUR SISTERS DIGNITY WORTH?

Women in Lebanon can no longer afford menstrual and basic hygiene products as plummeting economic conditions in the country have pushed 78% of the population below the poverty line. For many female refugees, its a case of choosing between food or hygiene items.

Period Poverty is defined by the lack of access to sanitary products, a safe and hygienic place in which to use them, and the right to manage menstruation without shame or stigma. It is becoming a widespread issue in Lebanon.

With no other options in sight, many have been forced to find alternatives, such as using newspapers, old cloth or tissue paper. All are very unhygienic and cause health issues that they cannot afford to treat.

Its very sad, its humiliating. [Women] are using tissue papers. Some of them are cutting the diapers of their child in two so they can use it as well. They use newspapers. They use old cloth. Its very humiliating, and most importantly, its not hygienic whatsoever, (Masri, Health worker)

Jigsaw Dignity Boxes are filled with a selection of basic hygiene items and menstrual products that will be distributed in Syrian refugee camps in Lebanon and areas experiencing deprivation or a high level of poverty.

The aim of the boxes is ultimately to promote self-worth and dignity by allowing those in need to take what they cannot afford, or get access to, from our Dignity Box without having to ask or thank anyone.

Help us to preserve our sisters dignity by donating a dignity box which costs just £15.

Any excess funds raised will be used to provide food items to the same beneficiaries.