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Tina Leslie MBE @tinytinatea

Work in Public Health,fitness instructor. Founder freedom_4_girls tackling period poverty in the UK, Kenya & worldwide.

Joined September 2009
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Tina Leslie MBE@tinytinatea
28 Apr 2019
You can support @freedom_4_girls here anytime ❤️ gofundme.com/dfz4d-freedom4g…

Donate to Freedom4Girls UK, organized by Tina Leslie

Freedom4Girls are a UK-registered charity fighting against period poverty. We work to support those who … Tina Leslie needs your support for Freedom4Girls UK

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Support the purchase of East Lodge as a community music and arts space - Sign the Petition! c.org/WMkzBwBZX8 via @UKChange

Sign the Petition

Support the purchase of East Lodge as a community music and arts space

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eastsidestory.co.uk/the-east… @freedom_4_girls @GlobalGoalsUN @educationgovuk @PlanUKNews #basichumanrights

The East Leeds Campaigner Taking on Period Poverty Head First - East Side Story

Tina Leslie didn’t set out to start a charity. She just wanted to help. Armed with old towels, a few friends and a sewing machine, she stitched together what would become Freedom4Girls a small East...

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Thank you from @freedom_4_girls for supporting girls through the our #periodeducation
Tunaweza Empowerment Organization.@TunawezaEmpower
12 Apr 2025
📌 #NyakehomoVillage #MigoriCounty Our sensitization sessions in villages act as formal space for empowerment, enabling girls to effectively manage their own menstrual cycle, prevent infections, reduce odors, and stay comfortable during their period. Thank you @freedom_4_girls
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Lets smash the #stigma and talk #periods & whats a pad for dads #educate @MyForumCentral @LeedsNews @BBCLeeds @ChapelAToday @LeedsInspired
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Great time with the White Rose @rotary last night. At their cheese & wine tasting fundraiser in aid of @freedom_4_girls great to see @sedulo #periodfriendly
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Loved our 2nd session at @lawnswoodschool today 120 girls educated and given sustainable products to try inc @Modibodi period pants @mooncupltd and reusable pads . We showed our film ABSENT.
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Freedom4Girls@freedom_4_girls
29 Jan 2025
So pleased the girls enjoyed their session . They are a credit to the school. Lots if questions and interactions and myths busted #perioddignity #periods @Modibodi @tinytinatea @educationgovuk #smashthestigma
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Fullhurst@Fullhurst
21 Nov 2024
A huge thank you to Charlotte and Sasha from Freedom4Girls, who came to speak to our Year 9 and 10 students about period poverty. Students were able to ask questions and there were also drop in sessions for the students to pick up period products.
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Fabulous podcast from @freedom_4_girls tackling #Stigma around #periods
MindMate@MindMateLeeds
26 Nov 2024
In our latest podcast, we talk with @freedom_4_girls about #PeriodPoverty, how to tackle the stigma around menstruation and what resources are available in #Leeds. Listen here: mindmate.org.uk/podcast-29-p… #period #perioddignity #endperiodpoverty #menstruation #podcast
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More needs to be done to protect people having #periods at school. #Dignity and #Respect are a basic human right #Period #periodpoverty #periodeducation 2.1 million hours of classes missed due to period issues @bodyform @PlanUK @HeyGirlsUK @UNESCO @UNICEFEducation @AfricaSDGs17
Freedom4Girls@freedom_4_girls
20 Nov 2024
Parents were fined for school absences—some caused by girls missing class due to toilet restrictions during their periods. Punishing poverty doesn’t fix systemic issues. Address stigma and policy failures, not add financial burdens. #EducationForAll bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1dp…
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Tina Leslie MBE retweeted
Leeds Older People's Forum@LeedsOPF
23 Oct 2024
Citizens Advice Leeds is offering two drop-in sessions to check if you're eligible for Pension Credit or to assist with your application. Drop in on either of the below dates! Thursday 17 October, 9 am - 3 pm Tuesday 12 November, 9 am - 3 pm
A flyer titled "Pension Credit Clinics" announces two special drop-in sessions to check eligibility for Pension Credit and assist with applications. The sessions, held in collaboration with Alex Sobel MP, take place at Citizens Advice Leeds, Oxford House, Oxford Row, Leeds, LS1 3BE, on Thursday, 17th October from 9am to 3pm, and Tuesday, 12th November from 9am to 3pm. For those unable to attend, there is a contact number: 0800 448 0721.

ALT A flyer titled "Pension Credit Clinics" announces two special drop-in sessions to check eligibility for Pension Credit and assist with applications. The sessions, held in collaboration with Alex Sobel MP, take place at Citizens Advice Leeds, Oxford House, Oxford Row, Leeds, LS1 3BE, on Thursday, 17th October from 9am to 3pm, and Tuesday, 12th November from 9am to 3pm. For those unable to attend, there is a contact number: 0800 448 0721.
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Roadtrip #Mombasa to #Nairobi instagram.com/p/DBWebjIstNr/…

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wellbeingmagazine.com/is-ken… #blogpost #kenya @freedom_4_girls @leopard_pr

Is Kenya Safe for Tourists? Advice from a frequent visitor - Wellbeing Magazine

Read UK government advice about travel to the Kenya and you may decide to body swerve the entire country in the interest of your personal safety.

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Do you remember when you joined X? I do! And its nearly my #Birthday 🎈🎉🎂 🎁 #MyXAnniversary
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Tina Leslie MBE retweeted
Freedom4Girls@freedom_4_girls
14 Sep 2024
We had a fab day at @armleyfestival #Makingtheswitch to reusable period products happen for many who cannot afford them. So many happy people so many #period conversations Thankyou @abigailmashall for your support @LordMayorLeeds @tinytinatea @Modibodi @HeyGirlsUK @mooncupltd
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#radioleedsmakeadifference #awards lovely to catch up with @LordLtWY @LordMayorLeeds Abigail @freedom_4_girls received highly commended from over 500 nominations. @newsgirlTracyG we have come a long way thanks in part to you 🥰 @RoyalArmouries #perioddignity #teamwork
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Tina Leslie MBE retweeted
Freedom4Girls@freedom_4_girls
23 Aug 2024
Love our boys supporting the quest to end #period #stigma & #Taboo . Thanks @HayleyIngleson for the lovey picture 💜 we are at @LushLtd @whiteroseleeds today tomorrow and sunday please come say hi 👋🏾 and purchase a @lush #charity #pot
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Tina Leslie MBE retweeted
Pride of Place Leeds@PoP_Leeds
8 Aug 2024
Join us! Aug 30 4.30pm Celebrate Pride Place - a new LGBTQIA community space in Leeds! Minton Chambers LS1 4LJ (between Stone Roses Bar & Simply Pleasure) Light refreshments provided ! @LGBTConsortium @LUULGBTSoc @RainbowJunktion @FreshGrassroots @LeedsPride @LInclusiveleeds
LGBTQ flag background. Save the date. Friday Aug 30. Opening night of Pride Place by Pride of Place Leeds. Leeds' LGBT community space. Minton Chambers. Heaton Court @4.30pm. Pride of Place logo. PRIDEPLACE.ORG

ALT LGBTQ flag background. Save the date. Friday Aug 30. Opening night of Pride Place by Pride of Place Leeds. Leeds' LGBT community space. Minton Chambers. Heaton Court @4.30pm. Pride of Place logo. PRIDEPLACE.ORG
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Right back at ya ,lovely lady 🥰
Kaneez Khan MBE@kaneezkhan31
29 Jul 2024
Keeping my walk & meet promise to myself when meeting face to face. Thank you @tinytinatea for all you do to support so many people & especially women ♥️ #RoundhayPark
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Book yourself in ☺️ for an informative chat about Breast cancer and a 💃🏽dance.
Damasq@DAMASQLTD
9 Jul 2024
Replying to @PriyaBhabra
@PriyaBhabra @LeedsMigration @EborAcademy @tinytinatea
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So proud of team @freedom_4_girls @lmracham
Freedom4Girls@freedom_4_girls
4 Jul 2024
Thank you @Child_Leeds and @CityVarieties for hosting the Child Friendly Leeds awards. @freedom_4_girls got highly commended out of 400 nominees down to 4 in our category Making an overall contribution to Making #Leeds a #child #friendly #city #endperiodpoverty @tinytinatea
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