Alleviating Period Poverty In Africa

SuS Pads teach girls and women Menstrual hygiene management, through school and community outreach. Eradicating the myth associated with menstruation. Also training them on how to make a reusable pad that is eco-friendly, sustainable and washable.

Most girls face significant challenges during menstruation, including a lack of access to menstrual products and proper sanitation facilities such as clean toilets, soap, and water at school and home. Many also lack adequate information about menstrual hygiene, forcing nearly 80% of girls to miss school during their periods. To combat this, SuS Pads is addressing period poverty and breaking the stigma by not just distributing pads but empowering less privileged girls to make their own reusable pads. Girls are provided with materials and equipment, trained to cut and sew their reusable pads, and taught how to care for them, fostering sustainability, self-reliance, and ensuring periods no longer hinder their education and growth.

Reusable Pads in Nigeria
Reusable pad training

SuS pads are washable, reusable  and sustainable as it keeps girls comfortable, dry and free from any leakage. It is also kind to the environment as it reduces waste. It helps girls stay confident and healthy during menstruation.

EMPOWERING THE GIRL CHILD

Teaching girls


Menstrual Health Empowerment 

Sustainable Menstrual Pads Initiative


Reusable Pad Sewing Workshops

Menstrual Hygiene Education


Menstrual Hygiene  Education

BREAKING THE BARRIERS IN AFRICA

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have struggled to afford or access period products during the pandemic

SuS Pads Reusable Pad training marginalised school

have missed an entire day of school because of their period

Menstrual Hygiene

of Nigeria  girls aren’t allowed to go to the toilet during school lesson times

HELP GIRLS STAY IN SCHOOL

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