Gleaning For The World's Wings Program

Dignity.

Empowerment.

Freedom.

Twelve weeks.

That is the number of weeks teenage girls miss from school each year in developing countries. Why? Because of their menstrual cycle.

A lack of hygiene products force young women out of school, work and daily life for five days every month.

These girls have no choice, but to resort to whatever means are available: dirty rags, tree leaves, corn cobs, bark or newspaper. Many are forced to stand above a hole or sit on a mound of dirt for hours at a time.

In some developing countries, 30% of high school girls drop out of school because of this challenge. And, for working women, 24% miss 45 days of work annually because of their menstrual cycle.

This is a challenging situation for millions of women around the world.

ďżź For adolescent girls in the western world, their menstrual cycle can be a cause of embarrassment and anxiety.

In developing countries, it means a loss of self-esteem, education, income and freedom.

It is devastating.

Being forced out of school and work leaves these young women vulnerable. Violence, exploitation, abuse and prostitution await them.

It takes decades to change a culture; but we can help now!

Gleaning For The World’s WINGS program is an incredible solution!

Through the production of sustainable feminine hygiene kits, each woman has the supplies she needs for up to three years.

Over three years, that is an extra nine months of education, income and freedom! Join us in helping these women regain their lives and future.

Each Kit Includes: Pictorial instruction sheet Two pairs of undergarments Two moisture barriers Eight reusable liners Two bars of soap Two washcloths Two one-gallon resealable bags

Sponsor a young woman today.

A $15 gift will provide a young woman with a kit.

DONATE TODAY! www.gftw.org/wings P.O. Box 645 Concord, VA 24538 1-877-913-9212