ATLANTA – State Representative Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) was recently awarded a $1,000 donation of period products by the National Federation for Women Legislators (NFWL) toward her organization of choice, Princess and a Pad, Inc. Princess and a Pad, Inc. provides menstrual product kits to girls in the community in need so that they may continue their education without interruption during their period.
“I am very thankful to NFWL for their recognition and honored that I am able to award such a deserving organization with this donation,” said Rep. Burnough. “Princess and a Pad, Inc. is doing incredible things for girls in our community. I am certain that this donation of period products will go directly toward ensuring that women and girls are supported during their period so that they are not forced to miss school or work due to the financial burden of purchasing necessary medical products.”
Rep. Burnough was chosen as a recipient of the donation, which was hosted by NFWL in their partnership with Kimberly-Clark. The contest sought to raise awareness about period poverty and to support innovative solutions to address this issue. Rep. Burnough has been featured on NFWL’s social media channels throughout the month of May leading up to Period Poverty Awareness Week, which is May 20-28, 2024.
“We are thrilled with the incredible response we received for the ‘Ending Period Poverty with NFWL Contest,’” said Jody Thomas, Executive Director of NFWL. “The winning projects demonstrated a keen understanding of the challenges faced by individuals experiencing period poverty and provided innovative and actionable solutions to address this issue. We are excited to honor the winners and look forward to seeing their ideas in action.”
Period poverty is a widespread issue that affects many Americans. Lack of access to menstrual products and hygiene education can lead to missed school and work, social isolation and other adverse outcomes. NFWL and Rep. Burnough are committed to raising awareness about period poverty and to promoting equitable access to menstrual products for all individuals.
For more information on NFWL and its initiatives, please click here.
Representative Rhonda Burnough represents the citizens of District 77, which includes portions of Clayton County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and currently serves on the Economic Development & Tourism, Governmental Affairs, Higher Education and Small Business Development committees.
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