A Project Based System
When we talk about barriers to education, there are numerous physical as well as mental blocks obstructing the path of a girl. We want to be certain to provide efficient and meaningful impact. This means tackling one barrier at a time.
The first barrier that we are working to dissolve is menstruation and the lack of sanitary care in rural Africa.
Follow the story of our first project, Mesturate and Educate and the trial run held in Bolgatanga, Ghana
The Problem
Location: Rural areas in Africa Demographic: Young girls and women
No one is actively addressing the issue of the lack of a female sanitation
Young girls do not have access to menstrual care or education
They often use cassava leaves or random pieces of cloth
They are also at risk of catching infections affecting their reproductive organs
Girls fall victim to myths and taboos that affect their general wellbeing
The Solution
Location: Rural areas in Africa Demographic: Young girls and women
IGEA BAG
A pair of knickers
3 reusable, biodegradable sanitary napkins
The IGEA Kit will provide a young girl with menstrual comfort for up to 2 years
And it costs 10
WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT OUR SOLUTION
COMMERCIAL SANITARY PADS = NOT SUSTAINABLE
THE IGEA BAG
Very expensive: Not a long term solution for our beneficiaries
Environmentally safe: made of biodegradable materials such as cotton
Unsafe: Sanitary napkins are thrown behind their house, attracting bacteria and creating diseases
Cheap: It costs only 10 pounds and is a one time buy
Environmental Risk: Take about 500 - 600 years to degrade
Our Trial Run
