On World Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28th), Free Periods Hong Kong (FPHK) would like to invite you to become a driving force for menstrual equity! Support FPHK to provide more menstrual education resources, break menstrual taboos, and drive for changes!
About Us
Background:
Free Periods HK was founded in 2018 by three groups concerned about menstrual stigma. It became a registered charity in 2021 (IR file number: 91/17421).
Our Mission:
To provide menstrual products, education, and emotional support to help Hong Kong communities facing menstrual-related difficulties.
Our Vision:
To build a society where everyone feels supported, dignified, and confident in managing their menstrual health.
Why Support Us?
It’s already challenging to engage in gender issues in Hong Kong, and discussing menstruation is even more restricted. If this is a necessary stage for most women, why is there a lack of discussion and further space for action? – Zoe
One day, every woman will know: “We can have our own choices.” What we need to do is continue to learn and teach practical menstrual knowledge, so that everyone can find the most comfortable way to cope with their menstruation. – Xaviera
Free Periods HK proves that change is possible. When more people understand menstruation and acknowledge the menstrual needs of menstruators and marginalised women, we are actually practicing gender equality. – Joyce
📊 Our Impact:
🌟 5,000+ Public Menstrual Equity Exhibition Attendees
We promote menstrual equity through exhibitions, challenging societal stigma surrounding menstruation.
👩🎓 1,000+ Menstrual Education Workshop Attendees
Education is key to change! We empower people who menstruate with knowledge of menstrual health and break down taboos.
🎁 520+ Menstrual Products Distributed
Behind every menstrual product lies an effort to help vulnerable groups overcome menstrual challenges.
💬 Advocacy Diversification | Expanding the Influence of Menstrual Equity
1️⃣ Hactl X Free Periods Hong Kong – Be My Buddy Buddy
- Roving Exhibitions and Workshops: Since 2023, we have successfully held 6 roving exhibitions and over 20 workshops, reaching over 5,000 people and promoting menstrual equity.
- Menstrual Product Distribution: We have provided menstrual products and hygiene kits to over 500 people in need.
- ReThink HK Interactive Workshop: We organized interactive activities at the Sustainable Business Expo, encouraging experience sharing and challenging menstrual taboos. We also collaborated with foreign domestic worker PathFinders Ambassador Anik to create “menstrual bracelets,” further spreading the concept of menstrual equity.
2️⃣ AWID International Forum | Expanding International Perspectives
- Global Connections: The team participated in the international feminist forum, exchanging learning experiences with global gender equality advocates and gaining diverse experiences.
- Cross-Organisational Collaboration: We set up a booth at the forum to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for international collaboration, further expanding the global influence of Free Periods HK.
3️⃣ Life Changer – Jointly Breaking Menstrual Taboos
Challenging Existing Notions: The project breaks the stereotypes of “menstruation is untouchable” and “minority women find it difficult to talk about menstruation,” creating a more inclusive social atmosphere for all people who menstruate.
✨ Asfa’s Transformation | From Doubt to Advocate ✨
Hong Kong’s First Urdu-Language Menstrual Health Program: Funded by HER Fund, in collaboration with Community Cultural Concern (CCC), and took over two years to develop, this program provides menstrual health workshops for minority women, led by Pakistani instructor and conveyed in Urdu.
20 participants break menstrual taboos and build confidence: Minority women learned accurate menstrual knowledge and began to break down cultural barriers.
Media Recognition: The program was reported in the Ming Pao Sunday Life, which commended its contribution to promoting cross-cultural exchange and discussing menstrual health and equity.
Two years ago, Pakistani woman Asfa had her first encounter with a menstrual cup, and felt both curious and shy. Holding the funnel-shaped cup, she wondered, “What is this? How do you use it?” Through the patient explanations of Free Periods HK founder Zoe and CCC colleague, Ling, and their shared personal experiences, Asfa gradually gained confidence and began trying more different menstrual products.
Asfa not only began using menstrual cups and cloth pads herself, but also actively purchased suitable menstrual products for her teenage daughter, teaching her how to comfortably manage her menstruation. She also encouraged other mothers in the Life Changer classroom to openly discuss menstruation with their children, and breaking menstrual taboos.
🌟 Sustaining Menstrual Equity Work | 2025 Fundraising Goal 🌟
Free Periods HK is committed to promoting menstrual equity and providing menstrual products, education, and support to vulnerable groups in Hong Kong. Currently operating with only part-time staff, we aim to raise $300,000 by 2025 to hire a full-time employee to continue promoting menstrual equality and alleviating local menstrual poverty to expand our impact.
🎯 Fundraising Goal: $300,000
1️⃣ Alleviating Menstrual Poverty: Helping economically disadvantaged communities by providing sufficient and high-quality menstrual products to prevent economic hardship from affecting health.
2️⃣ Promoting Menstrual Equity: Holding menstrual education workshops to break taboos, eliminate menstrual stigma, and create a more inclusive society.
3️⃣ Building Sustainable Impact: Hiring a full-time employee to focus on project development and ensure stable and continuous work.
🌸 $200: Provide a set of reusable menstrual products to those in need, helping them to have a safer and more comfortable menstrual cycle.
🌸 $300: Support an in-depth interactive menstrual education workshop for one person to learn about menstrual health, participate in practical activities, and build confidence.
🌸 $500: Support one person to participate in an in-depth interactive menstrual education workshop and donate menstrual products, providing them with knowledge and practical help, a double benefit.
🌸 $3,000: Sponsor up to 150 teenagers to attend a menstrual education workshop, changing the younger generation’s understanding of menstruation, helping to break menstrual taboos, and promoting the concept of equity!
Menstruation should not be a burden for anyone—we are committed to eliminating menstrual poverty and promoting menstrual equity.
♥️ Take Action Now! ♥️
We offer various donation methods so you can support local menstrual equality anytime.
All donations of HK$100 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt.
Bank Transfer
You can make a donation by transferring to our bank account:
HSBC Account Number: 040-247074-001 (HKD Current)
Please send a copy of the deposit slip or reference number, along with your name, email address, and contact number to hello@freeperiods.org.hk.
Faster Payment System (FPS)
Payee: FREE PERIODS HONG KONG LIMITEDFPS Email: hello@freeperiods.org.hk
FPS ID: 104753397
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銀行轉帳
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匯豐銀行帳號：040-247074-001（HKD Current）
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轉數快
受款人：FREE PERIODS HONG KONG LIMITED
FPS 電郵：hello@freeperiods.org.hk
FPS ID：104753397