The Office of the Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children distributed sanitary napkins and other essential supplies to several high schools and communities in the Stann Creek and Toledo Districts. This initiative was started by Ms. Seidi Quetzal and her “Don’t Tax My Femininity Campaign” in observance of Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May and was executed by the office to raise awareness for and increase access to proper and affordable menstrual care for women and girls in Belize. This was done though a collaboration with the Straughan Foundation which donated 8,661 sanitary pads, Hon. Oscar Requena and Belize Queen Freight who covered the cost of the sanitary pads shipped from Dallas and Belize.

As part of this campaign, the office also personally contributed several boxes of disposable sanitary pads, along with reusable sanitary hygiene kits that were donated by the Roman Catholic Food for the Poor. The purpose of these donations is to not only ensure the availability of these supplies in schools and homes but also to encourage open conversations about feminine health and hygiene.

The Office of the Special Envoy expresses heartfelt gratitude to the Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs for their unwavering support in making this initiative a reality. Their collaboration has been instrumental in us reaching out to schools and coordinating the distribution efforts.

In addition, the office extends special thanks to Mrs Suman Hotchandani for her continuous contributions and dedication to our efforts. Mrs Hotchandani's generous donations of essential items and her valuable time have played a crucial role in enhancing the impact of the campaign and ensuring its success.