Send Reusable Hygiene Kits To Women In Africa

Description

Basic hygiene supplies are not readily available or easily accessible for many women and girls across the globe. In particular, for many women in Africa, access to sanitary productsremains a significant challenge. Sanitary productscan be hard to findand very expensive. We believe that every woman deserves to feel a sense of empowermentthroughouther menstrual cycle.

A young lady receiving a hygiene kit at school.

GreaterGood is working with Kosmotive, a company founded in 2014, whosemission is to help improve maternal and child health in Rwanda and throughout Africa*byproviding reusable sanitary pads to women.

This amazing organization has developed an initiative to provide cost-effective, reusable, and eco-friendly pads for young womenin the hopes that women will “come to see their periods as a source of pride and power.”*Without sanitary products girls often miss school during menstruation, setting them back in their education.

Girls in Rwanda receive feminine hygiene items.

Many families cannot afford the cost of pads and tampons andat times suppliescan simply be hard to come by. “Menstruation is an educational and health policy concern that needs awareness so that young women can manage their periods effectively and young boys and girls can be educated on reproductive health” according to UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). Inan article posted by UNESCO, a senior student who received a kitstated: “My mother had advised me to use pieces of clothes because she could not afford the cost of standard pads every month. I am grateful for the donation.”

Each kit contains FIVE reusable pads, a wet bag and a carrying bag. Each pad is made of a unique fabric and can last up to two years! Also, they are free of toxins, breathable, and comfortable to wear. They are made by women, for women, and help each African woman “save 88% of the money they would otherwise spend on disposable pads.”* These hygiene kits truly have a huge impact oneach individualwho receives them.

Help women and young girlsby sending essentialhygiene kits that promote and encourage feminine pride and dignity.

Stories

• Kosmotive celebrated Menstrual Hygiene Day in Musanze districts by donating pads and by providing educational sessions to the community.

• In December 2024, reusable pads were handed out to young ladies at two different schools in theGakenke district.

• “KosmoPads were sent to GS Bare in Ngoma district of the Eastern province, GS Mataba in Rutsiro district of the Western province, and GS Binaga in Rulindo district of the Northern province of Rwanda. The girls were very happy, the teachers and the parents also shared their heartfelt gratitude as well. Thank you once again.” – Blandine founder and CEO at Kosmotive.