The Bleed Read

A virtual platform that covers all things menstruation-related. Curated by:

[The Art of Health @art_ofhealth]

Happy Menstrual Hygiene Day 🩸

Let's celebrate menstrual health awareness through some art today !♥️

[The Art of Health @art_ofhealth]

Let us openly address taboos surrounding periods and promote equitable access to period needs and products ♥️

Artwork by:
Nyasha Gurure| Ayanda Dabengwal
Lakitah Mudhara| Tadiwanashe Maforimbo

#PeriodFriendlyWorld #menstrualhealthday @MHDay28May

[The Bleed Read @BleedRead]

🩸It’s Menstrual Hygiene Day 🩸

The Bleed Read celebrates this day as it continues to raise awareness and support for all things related to menstrual health.

#MHDay2024

[The Bleed Read @BleedRead]

What does a #PeriodFriendlyWorld look like to you?

Our founder @mandi_tembo shared her thoughts as we approach #MHDay2024

[MenstrualHygieneDay @MHDay28May]

Research 🔎 is a super important aspect in the creation of a #PeriodFriendlyWorld. 🩸🌍 It is fundamental for understanding, addressing, and advocating for the needs of menstruators. And Mandi Tembo is on it! #MHDay2024
@mandi_tembo

[Ndiku @mandi_tembo]

Looking forward to sharing findings from community-based menstrual health interventions in Zim 🇿🇼 & highlighting:
🩸MH experiences of older women
🩸impact of period pain & other MH-related issues
🩸gaps in MH knowledge & support
🩸pathways to MH-related care
@BleedRead @ThruZim

[Rashida Abbas Ferrand @rashida_abbferr]

From Nicole Njanjiri- reminder that menstruation enables creation of life -@art_ofhealth

[Ndiku @mandi_tembo]

Back by popular demand 💃🏽

I can’t believe that an art showcase about MENSTRUATION has received so much love and support 😭❤️!

If you have some time, pop by Pikicha Gallery and learn more about the menstrual experiences of women in Zimbabwe.

You won’t regret it 😊

[The Art of Health @art_ofhealth]

🌟✨ Great news! In case you missed the iconic MWEDZI art showcase, don't worry!

The art pieces will be on display for all to see this week. 🎨🩸

Make your way to Pikicha Gallery and prepare to be mesmerized by how these art was used in portraying health experiences ‼️

[Ndiku @mandi_tembo]

What an honor to be internationally recognized for our work & team dynamic.

Incredibly proud be a part of a team that is intentional about investing in & supporting world-class Africa-led research to improve health.

Learn more at https://t.co/fcl5tcsfUH or @ThruZim

[The Art of Health @art_ofhealth]

🌸🎨 Get ready for an incredible showcase of talent!

The MWEDZI art competition entries have poured in, and you have the chance to see the best of them at the MWEDZI art showcase on November 3rd at Pikicha Gallery. 🎉✨

Entry is absolutely FREE!!

See you there! 🩸🌟

[ICED @ICED_LSHTM]

Looking forward to today’s session ‘Periods are bloody important: Learnings from menstrual health interventions’ 🙌

Join presenters & hear innovative solutions to enable girls with and without disabilities to thrive.

📅Today
⏰15:00-15:50 CET
🔗https://t.co/kCBNSqG5mW

#1point8

[The Bleed Read @BleedRead]

Everyone deserves access to menstrual products 🩸

[Paul Gwatidzo @GwatidzoPaul]

#MWEDZI made a powerful impact in Mbire!!

The @ardentcreative_ and @art_ofhealth team went out to educate, empower, and provide a safe space for girls to express their #menstrualhealth experiences, perspectives, and challenges.

@mandi_tembo @tinomichelle_

[The Art of Health @art_ofhealth]

We loved hosting a MENSTRUAL HEALTH and MWEDZI workshop at a school in Warren Park yesterday🩸♥️

Amazing to see the form ones engaging enthusiastically through discussion and ART! 🎨

Submit your MWEDZI competition entry today to [email protected]

📸: @ardentcreative_

[Ndiku @mandi_tembo]

🩸 Please SHARE & HELP 🩸

Colleagues from MENISCUS are raising funds for a Women’s Empowerment Centre at her farm, to build a facility where women can come for support for menopause and NCDs.

The link is  https://t.co/UNI1Tk8u6g

[The Art of Health @art_ofhealth]

🌟Submit your entry for the MWEDZI Competition 🩸

[Ndiku @mandi_tembo]

We had our first Advisory Committee meeting for the MWEDZI competition

A menstrual health design, art, & imagery competition

Get into it people - let’s talk about BLOOD 🩸 baby 🎉

[The Bleed Read @BleedRead]

Please enter this amazing competition on MENSTRUAL HEALTH and ART ☺️!!

This is open to ALL AGES so please do share with your colleagues, friends, sisters, mothers, and grandmothers!!

We want to see and hear your stories.

Your menstrual experiences matter 🩸❤️

[The Art of Health @art_ofhealth]

🌸LADIES! LADIES! LADIES! 📣

Tell us all about your menstrual experiences 🩸 through art, photography, or design in the MWEDZI COMPETITION!🎨📷✨

We want to hear from you - no matter your level of creative expertise!💪🩸

#MWEDZI #MenstrualHealth

[The Art of Health @art_ofhealth]

🌸🎨 Get ready! The MWEDZI art competition starts tomorrow! 🎉✨

Express your experiences on menstrual health through art🎨

Stay tuned for competition details and prizes. 🩸🌟

#MWEDZI #MenstrualHealth

[Ndiku @mandi_tembo]

Today I get to present my PhD findings on the acceptability & effectiveness of a menstrual health intervention among young women in Zim - I had so much fun conducting this work.

And tomorrow we launch a menstrual health art & design competition called MWEDZI @BleedRead @ThruZim