Whereas, menstrual equity is a public health imperative, and 23% of U.S. college students

struggle to afford menstrual products, leading to missed classes and health risks;

Whereas, Cornell lags behind peer institutions:

Whereas, Les Femmes De Substance is an organization on campus that seeks to uplift and empower Black women on campus.

Whereas, Les Femmes De Substance is requesting $5000 to pay for a professional development retreat in Syracuse, New York, dedicated to helping Black women navigate the professional world.

Whereas, Part B: Special Projects Funding, Section 1 of the Student Assembly Standing Rules explains the purpose of Special Projects Funding as follows: 

Whereas, the Cornell Caribbean Students Association is a registered student organization on campus that seeks to expose Cornell students to Caribbean culture.