PERIOD. CHAPTERS

With chapters in over 45 US states and over 35 countries, PERIOD. activists have made strides for menstrual equity in their communities around the world.

Chapters work to advance PERIOD.’s mission of eradicating period poverty and stigma by creating action plans that employ our three pillars of service, education, and advocacy in their own community!

Learn about PERIOD. Chapters!

Connect with a Chapter near you!

We may have a PERIOD. Chapter near you!

Reach out to chapters@period.org if you are looking for a chapter near you.

Step 1: Attend an Intro to PERIOD. Call

Register for the Intro to PERIOD. Chapters zoom call below

*Attendance is required to start a chapter

Step 2: Submit a Chapter Application

After you attend an Intro to PERIOD. call, submit an application below. The application will be open until October 31st, 2023.

Step 3: Register your Chapter

Chapter registration information will be emailed to the PERIOD. chapters upon approval.

Are you a chapter member? Join the chapter portal now!

The chapter portal is designed to help you start and shape your chapter. It is a space for you to connect with other chapters, staff and access all of our chapter specific resources.

Only members of an approved PERIOD. chapter can join the portal. All other requests will be denied.

*In order to be approved, you must message us with:

- Your full name

- Your chapter name

- Your position (president, member etc)

- State and zip code

Check out our resources!

Resources to address period poverty are available to everyone, via Launch Pad.

Chapter Stories

Below you can find stories from our incredible chapters around the world! Whether you’ve just joined the PERIOD fam, are a seasoned chapter looking for inspiration, or just want to browse the successes of your peers, check out the slide below! As always, remember to update the PERIOD staff with your events so we can help celebrate YOU!

Check out PERIOD. @ University of Central Florida!

PERIOD. @ Toledo, OH

“Thank you so much to everyone who came out to our donation drive to drop off product!”

PERIOD. Toledo hosted a product drive to benefit menstruators in need in Beirut, Lebanon in the wake of the explosion in August. Periods don’t stop in crises, and thanks to our tireless chapter members, menstruators will continue to be served where help is most needed.

Photo Courtesy of PERIOD. @ Toledo

Starting a Chapter FAQs

Thinking about starting a chapter in your school or community? Wondering how to get the ball rolling? Read below! If you are an existing chapter and have more specific questions, please head over to the Launchpad or the portal where you’ll be able to find more information!