Community Support
Dignity support in communities
Period equity is a right, not a privilege. We gift free period products to people who don’t have access.
Period products are an essential not a luxury, but we know a lot of people can’t afford products, on top of everything else – so we work with amazing Give Partners across Aotearoa, to help ensure our gifted products get into the hands of the people who need it the most.
Groups eligible for support
Dignity supports a wide range of groups and organisation that champion and support various causes.
If your organisation falls under one one of these groupings, you maybe eligible to receive Dignity support.
Benefits of partnering with Dignity
Steps to apply
Step 1
Apply to become a Give Partner
Complete the application form online.
Step 2
Waitlist
Once approved, you will be added to our waitlist. When we have capacity to support you, we will start your onboarding.
Step 3
Onboarding
When products are available we’ll agree on your first order quantities and get these delivered to you. After this we’ll set up a regular quarterly delivery of products.
Step 4
MOU
At the same time as your first delivery we’ll provide an MOU for you to sign outlining a gifting agreement with Dignity.
Step 5
Impact Reporting
As part of your MOU, we will contact you from time to time for feedback to support our impact reporting.
Step 6
You’re now a Dignity Period Positive space
You’ll regularly receive period products to better support the people in your network, enhancing well-being, equity and inclusivity.
Check your organisation's eligibility
Review these questions to determine if you maybe eligible to receive Dignity support.
Are you a public school or kura?
The government provides free period products to all state schools and kura.
Find out more here: https://www.education.govt.nz/our-work/overall-strategies-and-policies/wellbeing-in-education/ikura-manaakitia-te-whare-tangata-period-products-in-schools/
To op-in to the program email:
AccessToPeriodProducts@education.govt.nz
Do you operate as a for-profit organisation that also supports people without access to period products?
If so, you may be eligible for our ‘Community Buy One’ offer
Are you a public facility such as a library or aquatics center?
If so, you may be eligible for our ‘Community Buy One’ offer
Are you a club funded by members fees? (e.g. sports club)
If so, you may be eligible for our ‘Community Buy One’ offer
Are you, or are you affiliated with, a tertiary, adult or private education provider?
If so, you may be eligible for our ‘Community Buy One’ offer
Does your organisation fit into one of the below categories:
- Women’s Refuge, foodbank, transitional housing, community center, youth support group, refugee support, other community-based organisation
- If YES, submit a Dignity application form to apply to go onto our waitlist to become a Dignity Give Partner
If your organisation doesn’t fit the classifications above, submit an application below.
Apply nowTestimonials
Neveh
Wellington Women’s House
"It is so amazing that we can provide our residents with free sanitary products and break down the barriers of accessibility – we are very grateful to be partnered with Dignity. Thank you again for your support and all the incredible mahi that you do to work towards achieving period equity for women in Aotearoa!"
Connie Boston
He Waka Eke Noa Charitable Trust
"He Waka Eke Noa Charitable Trust believes in period equity for all menstruators, so we have Dignity products and disposal bins in each stall at our facility. We tend to see 100+ people a week using our rehearsal space, Kete Aronui, and the demand for period products remains high. By being able to provide period products to our users, we continue to maintain our status as a welcoming and inclusive space. We received a shipment of AWWA period underwear, which was in high demand among our users, and we are so grateful for the support of Dignity, as without them, we would not be able to provide access to these products. There continues to be shame and stigma around periods, and we are happy to have these products on display to help remove some of those negative feelings."
Rachel
Whangarei Youth Space
"Dignity, you are incredible! The sanitary products you have provided have been life-changing for many girls and their whānau.
As an NGO, we are unable to purchase sanitary products as we just don’t have the budget, so being able to improve accessibility has been very career rewarding.
Being able to provide education on a range of topics that are often taboo and allowing our health team to talk more about our bodies is also really helpful from a health perspective. We are very appreciative of your support!"
Case study
Kokiri Marae
Kokiri Marae runs over 30 different programs for the community, from sexual health education, to alcohol bridging programmes, food banks, alternative schools, and much more. Dignity has gifted over 250 boxes of period products to Kokiri Marae.
Case study
Kokiri Marae
Kokiri Marae runs over 30 different programs for the community, from sexual health education, to alcohol bridging programmes, food banks, alternative schools, and much more. Dignity has gifted over 250 boxes of period products to Kokiri Marae.
