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Hygiene insecurity is…
Sharing a toothbrush.
Wearing dirty clothes to school and hoping no one notices.
Not being able to wash your hair… again.
Buying either laundry detergent or lunch.
Missing a job interview because you don’t have menstrual supplies.
Battling more sickness because you can’t wash your hands with soap.
What is Hygiene Insecurity?
Hygiene insecurity is tied to economic hardship, and individuals and families often prioritize other necessities like food and shelter over hygiene products. This issue has a domino effect, negatively impacting people's health, dignity, confidence, as well as school attendance and employment.
Hygiene insecurity is humiliating. But it is also… solvable. Donate today to help end the crisis.
Hygiene insecurity is the lack of consistent access to basic hygiene products, such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, laundry detergent, deodorant, and menstrual products. This deficit negatively affects people’s physical, emotional, and social well-being.