IGA PADS

This enterprise focuses on addressing period poverty by providing affordable, reusable sanitary pads to girls and women, particularly in underserved communities. In regions like Sud-Kivu in the DRC, where many cannot afford expensive disposable pads, the lack of access leads to girls missing several days of school each month and resorting to unsafe alternatives that can harm their health.

The solution involves producing high-quality, eco-friendly sanitary pads made from organic, non-irritating fabrics with strong absorption capacity. These pads are reusable for up to nine months, making them both cost-effective and sustainable. By improving access to safe menstrual products, the enterprise supports girls’ education, health, and dignity while reducing environmental waste.

This enterprise focuses on addressing period poverty by providing affordable, reusable sanitary pads to girls and women, particularly in underserved communities. In regions like Sud-Kivu in the DRC, where many cannot afford expensive disposable pads, the lack of access leads to girls missing several days of school each month and resorting to unsafe alternatives that can harm their health.

The solution involves producing high-quality, eco-friendly sanitary pads made from organic, non-irritating fabrics with strong absorption capacity. These pads are reusable for up to nine months, making them both cost-effective and sustainable. By improving access to safe menstrual products, the enterprise supports girls’ education, health, and dignity while reducing environmental waste.