About us
A Global Movement to End Period Injustice
At End Period Injustice Now, we believe that no woman or girl should ever have to choose between her dignity and her education, health, or future. Yet, this is the stark reality for over 500 million women and girls around the world who lack access to safe, affordable menstrual products. Every day, they face stigma, discrimination, and the painful consequences of period injustice.
Our mission is simple but bold: to end period poverty by 2040. We are driven by the belief that when women and girls have the freedom to manage their periods with dignity, they are empowered to unlock their full potential. This isn't just about access to menstrual products—it's about breaking the cycle of inequality that holds back generations.
Our Story
End Period Injustice Now started as a vision fueled by passion, determination, and the desire to create a lasting impact on the lives of women and girls across the globe. It all began when Caroline Ostara Teugels, deeply involved in breaking the taboo around menstruation, became the president of the Rotary E-Club Belgium 1 Passport. She knew that her mission would focus on menstrual justice, a cause she had long championed in her professional life. But she wanted to do more—she wanted to use the power of Rotary's 1.2 million members to truly make a difference.
As Caroline began exploring potential projects, she quickly realized that many efforts were duplicating one another, with each initiative starting from scratch. Determined to streamline and scale solutions, she reached out to Denise Klishan, a leading voice in the Rotary Action Group for Menstrual Health and Hygiene, and Debbie Kenyon-Jackson, a Rotary Girls Empowerment Ambassador.
Armed with basic information and a growing sense of purpose, Caroline recorded a video sharing her bold idea for a global grant project: End Period Injustice. Little did she know, that video would go viral within Rotary circles, capturing the attention and hearts of members across the world.
Through connections in Uganda, the video reached Christine Garde Denning, Rotarian and president of the nonprofit organization Could You?. It was here that the spark between two passionate, determined women ignited a movement. With Christine's expertise and Caroline's unwavering drive, End Period Injustice Now became more than just an idea—it became a global commitment.
Today, End Period Injustice Now is poised to transform the future of menstrual health for millions of women and girls. By building a sustainable, scalable blueprint that communities can adopt worldwide, this project is breaking down the barriers that have held women and girls back for too long.