At Helping Her Foundation we believe that everyone deserves access to basic menstrual health products, regardless of their circumstances. Founded in 2015, our non-profit organization is dedicated to providing sanitary products to individuals in need throughout Trinidad and Tobago.

HHF began in 2015 with the founder Samantha Duncan, who started raising awareness of period poverty on social media. Three years later, the concept of Helping Her was solidified and the Foundation grew to consist four more young women; Celeste Simpson-Rooks, Sara Ilkhtchoui, Alexis Alonzo and Shannon McKenzie.

Current Directors

Samantha Duncan - Founder, President and Director of People & Innovation

Celeste Simpson-Rooks - Vice President and Financial Executive

Sara Ilkhtchoui - Director of Strategic Operations

Committee Members

2022 to 2023: Brianna Simpson, Priyanna Oudit, Carissa Ramnarine, 2024: Brittney Fitzwilliam, Salome Young, Ariana Praboocharan and Chantal Juman. 2025: Alexis Henderson, Isabella Griffith, Christina Loe and Madeleine Byam.

In a society where menstruation remains a taboo topic, many face barriers to accessing essential menstrual health supplies. We are committed to breaking these stigmas and ensuring that menstruation does not hinder anyone’s ability to thrive.

Our mission is to promote health, dignity, and empowerment by distributing sanitary products to individuals, schools, shelters, and community organizations.

Through community partnerships and outreach programs, we aim to raise awareness about menstrual health, educate the public, and advocate for policy changes that support equitable access to sanitary products.

Annually, we support approximately 900 individuals in addition to eight shelters; Sophia House for Girls, St. Dominic’s Children’s Home, Swhah Vishok Bhavan Children’s Home, St.Mary’s Children’s Home, Raffa House for Girls, Christ Child Convalescent Home, The Lady Hochoy Home (Gasparillo) and Serenity Place.

Every donation helps us to fill our donation bins and deliver much-needed supplies to those in need. We are always seeking to improve and expand our reach within Trinidad and Tobago as well as throughout the region.

Together, we can create a future where no one has to choose between basic menstrual health and their livelihood.

Many things are an inconvenience; your period shouldn’t be one of them.