By: Rachel Hyman Throw your tampons like confetti because today is Menstrual Hygiene Day! While every day is Menstrual Hygiene Day (MHD) at I Support the Girls, every year on May 28th advocates, nonprofits, governments, news outlets and individuals will come together to promote menstrual hygiene awareness and advocacy around the world. This may just […]
In an era of social distancing and stay-at-home orders, we miss when meeting IRL and hugging were the norm. These hard times have us thinking back to the ultimate IRL moment of 2019: I Support the Girls’ first ever International Affiliate Retreat. At the onset of November, thirty-five women from across the country gathered together […]
Overwhelmed hospitals, lost jobs, and empty grocery store shelves. These effects of the coronavirus outbreak flood our TV screens. Yet, coronavirus affects more than just toilet paper shortages. Many unique impacts of coronavirus on women are already widely unreported. This leaves women, some of the most impacted and at-risk populations, to suffer in silence. It […]
By: Sarah Freya Amidst an ever-changing and at times chaotic world, people continue to find hope in small acts of giving. These small acts have proven to amount to a lot, as was shown in 2017 when charitable giving in the United States exceeded $400 billion for the first time. Collective acts of giving can […]
I Support The Girls Australia just received a beast of a donation and it’s going to help thousands of girls and women! Last Monday, Jane Holmes, Director of ISTG Australia, received the keys to the “BraBeast”- a van which Jane and staff will be able to use to transport products to those who need it […]
Dana Marlowe, ISTG’s founder and the work of I Support The Girls were featured on Returning The Favor! Host Mike Rowe travels the country in search of remarkable people making a difference in their communities. Returning the Favor gives back to those who pay it forward with humor, heart and surprise. Because one good turn deserves another. […]
Dana Marlowe, ISTG’s founder and the work of I Support The Girls were featured on Returning The Favor! Host Mike Rowe travels the country in search of remarkable people making a difference in their communities. Returning the Favor gives back to those who pay it forward with humor, heart and surprise. Because one good turn deserves another. […]
By: Parker Sanchez I Support The Girls (ISTG) is proud to announce the winner of the 2018 BRAvo Award: Jane Holmes, CEO and Affiliate Director of I Support The Girls Australia! Jane has received the award for her dedication to empowering women and supporting thousands of girls and women by helping them maintain their dignity. “Jane’s […]
Since our founding 3 years ago, thousands of donors- individuals, organizations and businesses- have responded generously to our call. They have helped girls and women experiencing homelessness across the country maintain their dignity and self-respect. The below infographic is a small window into what your generosity and donations have accomplished. We have much more work […]
Pakistan is a country of dichotomies. Arid and semi-arid climate contrasted with lush, fertile valleys. Wealth and extreme poverty. Educated women, like I Support the Girls Affiliate Director Sara Asif, and the impoverished, marginalized women to which she provides products and education. Sara has a background in clinical psychology and counseling. Before staying home with […]