BANAPADS
BaNaPads are cost effective sanitary pads made from the processed stems of freely available banana plants. The eco-friendly absorbent material is derived from plant and paper materials and is packaged for monthly distribution to school girls. BaNaPads fabrication centers employ and serve the female residents of the rural communities in Uganda. The Target Market of BaNaPads products consists of over 7 million females, with over 1.7 million girls between the ages of 10 and 19. Female students r... equire affordable, hygienic, and accessible methods of managing menstruation to be able to attend school without embarrassment. Often female students will miss school days and avoid activities outside the home due to the shame surrounding menstruation and a lack of effective products. BaNaPads empowers women & girls in rural Uganda.
BANAPADS
Industry:
Communities Education Manufacturing Social Entrepreneurship
Founded:
2010-01-01
Address:
Kampala, Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Website Url:
http://www.banapads.org
Total Employee:
11+
Status:
Active
Total Funding:
0
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