COUNT YOURSELF IN.
HOST AN EVENT TO HELP GET US TO 1 MILLION
On Period Action Day, we pull all levers at once to end period poverty and stigma. It’s the one day a year the entire movement pulls together to donate 1 million period products before midnight — and this Community Guide hands you everything you need to be part of it.
Start with a spark of inspiration from our event ideas, then follow step-by-step guides to host a packing party, lead a period education panel, or run a product drive in person or virtually. A sample agenda takes the guesswork out of the day itself, and a planning checklist keeps every detail on track from first outreach to final delivery. Whether you're rallying five friends or five hundred, you'll have the tools to plan it, promote it, and pull it off. Pick your event, gather your people, and count yourself in.
COMMUNITY GUIDE
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Fundraiser, rally, or packing party: pick the event that fits your community and help drive us to 1 million period products.
Collect & ConnectCollect period products. Host a drive, table, drop-off, or virtually - however works for your community! Or throw a packing party and build period kits to donate individual packs
Connect with a local community organization to donate your donated products
Speak Up + Show Up
Host a virtual or in-person panel discussion on period poverty with menstrual equity activists, healthcare providers, or elected officials
Run a workshop using PERIOD.’s Publications or Education resources so your friends and network are informed about this issue!
Screen a film on periods or period poverty, and talk it out after
March or rally for a local policy to increase access to menstrual products
Share a petition to urge your elected officials to support local or federal legislation. Learn more at PERIOD.’s Advocacy page
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Create a safe and accessible space
If in person - use a location that is as physically accessible as possibleProvide seating, restrooms, water, and of course, period products, if possible!
Have local first aid and support resources available in case sensitive concerns arise.
Offer virtual attendance or captions, when possible
Be intentional about using inclusive language, such as “people who menstruate,” while recognizing that some audiences may also connect with terms like women, girls, or students.
Provide a way for attendees to submit questions and feedback anonymously.
Share community agreements
Consider discussing community agreements at the start of your event.Examples:
Respect different experiences and identities.
Use inclusive and nonjudgmental language.
Do not pressure anyone to share personal information.
Avoid making assumptions about another person’s body or health.
Allow panelists to decline any question.
Personal stories shared in the room should remain private.
Medical information is educational and does not replace individual healthcare.
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Run of Show
00:00 – 00:00 — Setup
00:00 – 00:00 — Attendees arrive. Opening remarks and welcome. Set the vibe. Overview of the event.
00:00 – 00:00 — Icebreaker
00:00 – 00:00 — Main event
00:00 – 00:00 — Closing remarks and thank yous. Ways to stay involved. Group photo.
00:00 – 00:00 — Clean up
Key info to share
Lead Contact Info
Name/Phone #/Email Address
Event Name and description
Date / Start and end Time
Partner Organizations
Invited Guests: panelists, legislators, etc., volunteers
RSVP Link / Consider creating an Eventbrite link!
Day-of roles
Lead Event Organizer: Keeps the event on track, makes announcements
MC / Activity Leads (if needed): Explain activity, answer questions
Social Media Lead: Capture photos, videos, live post using #PeriodActionDay
Welcome/Check-in Lead: Sign-in, name tags, handouts
Logistics Lead: Supplies, decor / setup, problem-solving
Cleanup Lead: Oversee breakdown + packing
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