We are a student-led chapter raising funds and collecting donations to provide hygiene products to girls in disadvantaged communities in Kenya. Period poverty is a crisis that should not exist.
Portsmouth Chapter founded by Darlena Mitchell
Hearts4Hygiene founded by Jennifer Kimuyu
In Kenya, the lack of menstrual products isn't just an inconvenience. It changes the entire course of a girl's life. Here's what's really happening.
We are a group of high school students in Portsmouth, Virginia who believe that where you're born shouldn't determine whether you have access to basic hygiene. So we're doing something about it.
The best way to support us is through our official Hearts4Hygiene gift registry, put together by our founder Jennifer Kimuyu. Every item goes directly to girls in Kenya.
View our gift registryCan't contribute right now? Share the registry with someone who can. Every item makes a difference!
Seven high school students from Portsmouth, Virginia. United by one mission.
While we are selective with our members, every hand helps. If you'd like to contribute beyond a donation, whether it's showing up at drives, spreading the word online, or helping with fundraising, our inbox is open. We have spots available for officers, or people looking to give support in areas that may be lacking it.
Want to understand the issue better? Here are some resources we recommend.
This chapter is still just the seed of what we hope will grow into something beautiful. That said, we need your support! Follow our socials, like, repost, and share. Every bit of visibility matters. Can't make a donation? Encourage someone who can to chip in!
We are open to ideas, so please feel free to reach out with pop-up opportunities, as well as any stories or data surrounding menstrual hygiene and its importance. Every voice, every share, and every conversation brings us closer to the world these girls deserve.