Tiverton students raise £200 to combat period poverty

Two Tiverton High School students have set up a Just Giving page to support Period Poverty.

Jameela and Ellie, two year 7 students at Tiverton High School have set up a successful ‘Just Giving’ page following a lesson about Period Poverty during their recent Development Day.

Inspired to help by the stories they heard about young people and women struggling to afford sanitary products the two girls thought they would see if they could help in some way. After research they found a charity Bloody Good Period to support. Jameela’s mum recognises ‘How immensely proud I am of her for being selfless and thinking of people less fortunate than us and how she can help to make their lives more manageable’.

Within a few days the girls have received donations in excess of £200 and are very near to reaching their £300 target. Their tutor Mr Hart nominated them for a school PROUD Award writing ‘After discussing Period Poverty during Development Day the girls felt compelled to help and set up a just giving page to help a charity that tackles Period Poverty’

Ellie’s mum went to say ‘I am very proud of them for using their own initiative to take action and raising vital funds for Bloody Good Period’

Mrs Pritchard, assistant head of year seven said: “What a fabulous achievement which really does highlight the care our students have for others. Jameela and Ellie are fantastic role models for others. Well done girls.”