$5 million period poverty fund in Budget

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RADHICA DE SILVAJournalist at Guardian

October 14, 2025

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$5 million period poverty fund in Budget

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As Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo announced the establishment of a $5 million Women’s Fund to end period poverty, stakeholders said it was a giant leap for the advancement and protection of women.

Speaking to Guardian Media, Meena Jadoonanan, from A Touch of Joy Foundation, said the initiative aligns with her organisation’s ongoing work.

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