REUSABLE SANITARY PADS
The Dare Sana Women's Group comes together to make reusable pads.
PROBLEM
Many Tanzanian women, especially in rural areas, do not have access to feminine hygiene products because they live far from stores and it's too costly to buy single-use, disposable products every month. Women often turn to using old cloth, cornhusks or other materials they have on hand, which in turn can lead to embarrassing leaks and odors and even serious bacterial or fungal infections. With these challenges, girls and women miss school and work during menstruation, impacting their access to education, income and independence.
HOW WE HELP
The Dare Women's Foundation trains women to make reusable pads. Women not only create pads for their own use, but have established small businesses to make and sell pads. Reusable pads are cheaper than disposable pads, last up to a year, are environmentally friendly, and reduce the need for shopping trips. Check out our sewing pattern and instruction manual to learn how to make your own reusable pads!
Watch this 5-minute video to learn more!
Through an emerging partnership with New York-based Pure Rosy company, Dare Women's Foundation will soon distribute super-absorbent period underwear to local women, offering another way for women to stay active and engaged during menstruation.
Many Tanzanian women, especially in rural areas, do not have access to feminine hygiene products because they live far from stores and it's too costly to buy single-use, disposable products every month. Women often turn to using old cloth, cornhusks or other materials they have on hand, which in turn can lead to embarrassing leaks and odors and even serious bacterial or fungal infections. With these challenges, girls and women miss school and work during menstruation, impacting their access to education, income and independence.
HOW WE HELP
The Dare Women's Foundation trains women to make reusable pads. Women not only create pads for their own use, but have established small businesses to make and sell pads. Reusable pads are cheaper than disposable pads, last up to a year, are environmentally friendly, and reduce the need for shopping trips. Check out our sewing pattern and instruction manual to learn how to make your own reusable pads!
Watch this 5-minute video to learn more!
Through an emerging partnership with New York-based Pure Rosy company, Dare Women's Foundation will soon distribute super-absorbent period underwear to local women, offering another way for women to stay active and engaged during menstruation.
