Monthly Dignity/Dignitié Mensuelle

Montréal | Québec | Hybrid

Menstrual equity now, ending period poverty

Monthly Dignity/Dignitié Mensuelle is a French-English bilingual non-profit organization dedicated to working to address the causes and consequences of period poverty in Montréal. Monthly Dignity’s impact is significantly impacting community with over 200,000 menstrual products donated, 41 partner organizations, and over 150 educational workshops given advancing the end period poverty! Through advocating for menstrual equity and offering menstrual health education, Dignitié Mensuelle has created and works towards a community where everyone is empowered with products, knowledge, and confidence to manage their periods with comfort and dignity.

Mission

Monthly Dignity’s mission is to advance menstrual justice and combat period poverty by providing access to menstrual health products and education. Monthly Dignity advocates for lasting systemic change while uplifting the voices and needs of the diverse communities they serve.

Vision

A future where no one is held back by their periods, creating a world where menstruation is no longer a barrier to well-being or social, educational, and professional opportunity.

Values

• Community

• Belonging

• Responsiveness

• Courage

• Access

• Education

• Advocacy

Your Commitment to this Board

Meetings a Month/Year: 6 meetings (every two months)

Monthly Time Commitment: 3-5 hours monthly

Meeting Location(s): Hybrid, in-person meetings held on Montréal, Québec

Duration of Term Commitment to this Board: 2 years

Contact Person: Hayley Newman-Petryshen, hayley@monthlydignity.org or 647-991-9903