Afro-Caribbean
Society of Northern BC

Period Promise Initiative

Funded by United Way BC 

The Afro-Caribbean Society of Northern BC (AFCAS) is proud to be among the community organizations chosen to participate in United Way BC’s Period Promise Campaign, presented by Pacific Blue Cross in partnership with CUPE 1816.

The Period Promise Initiative addresses a growing and often overlooked issue of period poverty. In British Columbia, 1 in 4 people who menstruate have to choose between essential items like groceries, gas, or baby formula and menstrual products. This campaign ensures that no one has to face that choice.

What Period Promise Is About

The Period Promise campaign aims to increase access to free menstrual products so that everyone who menstruates can go to school, work, and participate in daily life with dignity and confidence. Through donation drives, awareness campaigns, and community partnerships, United Way BC ensures menstrual supplies reach those who need them most.

Why It Matters

Menstrual equity is not only a health issue but also a social and human rights issue. Access to menstrual products supports education, employment, and well-being, ensuring that individuals can participate fully in community life.
Through this project, AFCAS continues to:
          ● Provide free menstrual supplies to community members in need
          ● Normalize open conversations around menstruation and body awareness
          ● Promote dignity and equality through access and advocacy
We extend heartfelt thanks to United Way BC, Pacific Blue Cross, and CUPE 1816 for their partnership and ongoing commitment to supporting menstrual equity.

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AFCAS’s Role

AFCAS has received and has been distributing free menstrual products to individuals in Prince George. These products are provided during AFCAS community outreach events and through direct requests.
Recipients complete a brief sign-up form with their contact information, allowing AFCAS to follow up each month so they can pick up their next supply. This approach helps ensure that individuals experiencing financial hardship can continue to access menstrual supplies regularly and reliably without financial strain or stigma.This initiative aligns with AFCAS’s ongoing work under the Black Faces Anti-Racism Project (BFARP) to create inclusive, equitable, and empowering spaces for all members of the community.

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