S1:E1- Periods Behind Bars

Access to tampons and pads for incarcerated people is a right, not a privilege. Yet the world over, inmates have to beg for what they need to manage their period. On today's episode, we speak to Teresa Njoroge, the fonder of Clean Start who has also made her story global on TED Talks. She currently runs an organization that helps former inmates across Africa re-integrate in to society. A former inmate herself, she describes her experience when menstruating behind bars and appeals to policymakers to implement existing policies that protect inmates while asking for the public to extend empathy and donate products, where possible. For any inquiries about Clean Start or to learn how to donate, find their contacts here: +254 735 535 164 or via email at [email protected] Follow My First Time across social media here: Instagram: @MyFirstTimeStories Facebook: My First Time Stories