How Hong Kong's Period-Friendly Workplaces Are Powering the End of Period Poverty in the City
- Good Period Team
- Jul 7
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 17
A Simple But Powerful Model: Period-Friendly Workplaces, Ending Period Poverty
In June, we launched the Good Period Alliance, with partners including HSBC, Pfizer, Fidelity, Swire Hotels (EAST), Herbert Smith Freehills, Cathay Cargo Terminals and more—companies leading the shift towards supportive, stigma-free workplaces where menstrual health is no longer overlooked.
Through our social enterprise model, every Good Period Alliance partner directly fuels a program we’re incredibly proud of: expanding access to free reusable period care products and menstrual health education for underserved communities, in partnership with charities including Splash Foundation, PathfindersHK and The Zubin Foundation.
Results from Our Reusable Period Product Program This Year
We’ve already welcomed nearly 100 women and girls into the program this year, with a planned reach of 240 individuals by the end of summer. Feedback surveys show:
100% of participants would recommend reusable period products to a friend or family member
100% said the sessions positively impacted their relationship with their period
Over 85% reported reduced financial stress after integrating reusable menstrual products into their period routine
“After using period underwear, I felt comfortable enough to wear fitted sport cycling shorts without any worries. With the hot and sweaty weather in Hong Kong, I didn’t experience any itchiness or irritation—it felt just like wearing my usual underwear, even during my period.”— Mardy, Program Participant
"Reusable products reduce waste, save money, and reduce anxiety around leaks. Choosing the right products changed how I feel about my body and my period.”— Mary Ann, Program Participant
Why Equitable Period Care Matters More Than Ever
This initiative builds on past impact from our programs with charity partners in Hong Kong, which demonstrated the real, measurable impact of equitable period care. Previous programs since 2020 have demonstrated:
Economic: 89% of participants felt financial relief through access to free period products
Emotional: 61% reported a more positive relationship with menstruation after our programs
Environmental: Up to 80% reported switching from plastic disposables to reusables, either fully or partially, contributing to our estimated reduction of over 10 million traditional plastic pads to-date
Equality: 82% reduction in school days missed due to menstruation when free organic cotton pads were provided to low income households
Our Vision - The End of Period Poverty
We believe a future without period poverty is possible, and it starts with workplaces like yours. Through the collective power of the Good Period Alliance, we can make menstrual health a reality for all.
