Period poverty—the lack of access to affordable, safe menstrual products and essential menstrual health education—remains a critical issue in cities across Asia.

Many low-income communities struggle to access basic period care, forcing individuals to rely on unsafe, unsanitary alternatives and miss opportunities like work, school, and community participation.

Research shows:

• 28% of domestic migrant workers say menstrual products are a financial burden (HelperChoice x LUÜNA Survey 2024).

• One-third of ethnic minority women in Hong Kong cannot afford period products (The Zubin Foundation Red Box Project Survey 2020).

• Refugees survive on just HK$40 a day, with supermarket vouchers that don’t cover period care, leading some women to resort to unhygienic alternatives (Refugee Union).

Charities working to meet menstrual health needs depend on product donations, but these are often irregular, low-quality, and plastic-based, causing:

• Skin irritation & health risks from synthetic materials

• Environmental harm due to plastic waste accumulation

• Lack of long-term solutions, keeping communities trapped in a cycle of need

 

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The Long-Term Benefits of Ending Period Poverty

• Access to Education & Work – Young people stay in school and women can work without interruptions.

• Better Health & Hygiene – Safe, reusable products prevent infections and discomfort.

• Environmental Sustainability – Reducing plastic waste with sustainable alternatives.

• Financial Relief – Free products ease the financial burden of monthly period care purchases.

 

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Our Solution

At LUÜNA, we work with Community Partners, supporting a diverse range of organizations that directly serve people in need. From refugee communities to migrant domestic workers, youth-focused charities, and many more, our partners are doing incredible work in their communities, and we’re proud to stand alongside them.

Learn more about our impact here.