Girls in South Africa often feel fear, shame, embarrassment, lack of confidence when they are on their periods during school days. And it is difficult to receive a constant monthly supply of pads from people so our team are looking for alternative ways to help these girls when they are on their menstrual cycles. It is estimated that a woman will dispose 16,800 pads or tampon in her lifetime. 

 

Washable pads are not only environmental-friendly but also saves money.  One single pad can sustain a girl for well over a year as long as they wash it regularly.​ We have held 3 workshops at the Stony Brook School, inviting students to participate in sewing reusable pads. Students can earn community service hours, learn more about these girl's struggles and engage in a more personal level. You can help us by donating the kits and required fabrics and the community service councils will help to teach the process to the student volunteers.

 

For instructions and tutorials please visithttps://kamsnaps.com/blogs/news/how-to-make-your-own-reusable-cloth-menstrual-sanitary-mama-pad