A year ago, I started planning our Kenya group trip and I knew I wanted it to be more than just an incredible adventure. I wanted us to leave something meaningful behind. That's when I stumbled into the world of period poverty, and honestly, I felt a little embarrassed that I'd never thought about it before. We're talking about 500 million women and girls around the world who don't have access to safe, reliable period products. Girls who miss school every single month. Girls whose futures shrink because of something as basic as a period.Abby Hay is the founder of Nora Period Care and the Soul Purpose Foundation, and she's made it her mission to change the reality of period poverty—one pad at a time. She just got back from Malawi, where she met the team who manufactures Nora's products, and saw firsthand how ethical production can transform communities while getting safe period care into the hands of the women who need it most.Abby doesn't just talk about the problem—she's out there doing the work, traveling to places most people will never see, asking hard questions, and building partnerships that actually make a long-term difference. She's also refreshingly honest about what it means to help responsibly and why understanding local culture matters before you ever try to save anyone.We're partnering with Nora to bring reusable period kits to Kenya on our upcoming group trip—each kit includes four washable pads that last up to 10 years, a cleaning bucket, underwear, soap, and a carrying pouch. Our goal is to sponsor 260 girls for just $10 each. That's a decade of period care for the price of lunch.How to Support Our Kenya Period Poverty ProjectSponsor a Girl for $10—each $10 donation provides:4 reusable Nora pads (lasts up to 10 years)1 carrying pouch1 bar of soap1 pair of underwear1 washing bucketShipping from Malawi to KenyaOur Goal: Sponsor 260 girls at the school we're visiting in Kenya in March 2026Learn more and donate here: lauraericson.com/periodpovertyAll donations go directly through Abby's nonprofit Soul Purpose Foundation to purchase supplies. I'll be assembling the kits in Kenya and delivering them in March with both of my groups. By donating and giving us your email, we'll share updates, photos, videos, and stories of the direct impact your contribution makes.Upcoming Trips Mentioned:Cuba: Dec 27, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026India: Feb 25 - March 7, 2026 Kenya: March 25 - April 4, 2026Morocco: April 10 - April 19, 2026Links & Resources (Abby)Shop Nora Period Care: noraperiodcare.comInstagram: @noraperiodcareSoul Purpose Foundation (nonprofit managing donations)Book Recommendation: The Power of Days (mentioned in episode)Links & Resources (Laura)Follow my personal IG:

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