conversations
ADEYELA BENNETT
of Women in Training , Inc .
Adeyela Bennett is an author and the president / CEO of Women in Training , Inc . Bennett and her family lived in the United Arab Emirates where birthday celebrations involved elaborate gifts for each classmate . This tradition significantly influenced Adeyela Bennett and her twin daughters , Brooke and Breanna . As the twins approached their 12th birthday , Brooke proposed a meaningful initiative — providing period products to girls in schools after realizing many women in the U . S . miss school , work and other activities due to lack of resources . This concept led to the creation of WITKIT and eventually Women in Training , Inc . Today , the company aims to help women live fulfilling lives with the resources they need .
Photography by Grace O ’ Connor
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Women in Training , Inc . works to eradicate period poverty by advocating for menstrual equity policies , providing menstrual and leadership development education and giving away WITKITS of menstrual , dental and hygiene supplies to girls and others in need . ”
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