By Mama A. Touray
With its vision to create a world where all women have menstrua dignity, Binti Period The Gambia with offices in the United Kingdom, India, the United States, and The Gambia, recently celebrated five-year milestone with the British High Commission in the Gambia.
The event sponsored by the British High Commission Banjul, was held at the Residence of the British High Commissioner to The Gambia, David Belgrove OBE, in Cape Point Bakau.
The event was witnessed by diplomatic community members, Embassy affiliates, business people, artists, fashion designers, models, and dedicated volunteers of Binti Period Gambia.
The event also included the projection of short films profiling Binti’s 5-year journey, accompanied by messages of support from its Ambassadors worldwide who were unable to attend in person.
In his opening remarks, High Commissioner Belgrove warmly welcomed guests and expressed his delight in collaborating with Binti Period to advance the cause of menstrual dignity.
He praised the work of CEO and Founder Manjit K Gill MBE, highlighting her efforts to promote menstrual dignity, menstrual education, and breakdown of the stigma surrounding menstruation.
High Commissioner Belgrove encouraged attendees to support the charity’s mission by making donations, emphasizing the positive impact Binti Period has on countless girls and women locally. He also extended gratitude to the Binti team, as well as Deputy High Commissioner His
Excellency Martin Norman and his wife, Vicky Rollinson, and Jainaba and Absa, for their instrumental roles in orchestrating the event’s success.
The Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Manjit K Gill MBE, expressed profound gratitude to the British High Commission, for their unwavering support of Binti’s mission to champion menstrual dignity.
The CEO also acknowledged the esteemed guests present at the anniversary celebration and urged them to join hands in supporting the charity’s noble cause through donations.
Ms. Gill also extended heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated Binti Period Gambia team, recognizing their pivotal role in the significant strides achieved over the past five years.
The event also embodied a fashion show that highlighted the organization’s mission is to eradicate period stigma and normalize the menstrual conversation.
As Binti Period Gambia commemorates five years of unwavering commitment to menstrual dignity, the support of the British High
Commission Banjul stands as a testament to the organization’s impactful work. With a shared vision of empowering women and girls globally, this collaboration continues to inspire hope and drive positive change toward a more dignified future.