Four products that end period poverty
At least 500 million women around the world are experiencing period poverty, which is a lack of access to sanitary products, according to the World Bank. Here are four Because Accelerator alumni whose businesses aim to eradicate period poverty in their communities.
Venille | Esther Olalude
Venille makes eco-friendly sanitary pads for women to purchase at a low cost in Nigeria.
Himalayan Hemp | Haneesh Katnawer
Himalayan Hemp Industries preserves indigenous cannabis and hemp to make sanitary pads for marginalized communities in India.
Girls’ Pride | Fatoumatta Kassama
Girls’ Pride provides reusable sanitary pads and menstrual health training services to girls in The Gambia.
Safe Girl Reusable Pads | Catherine Nakayemba
Safe Girl Reusable Pads distributes kits with reusable pads and liners to women who need them in Uganda.
Learn more about Safe Girl Reusable Pads.
The Because Accelerator is a completely free online training and mentorship program for entrepreneurs who have product-focused ideas and businesses in areas impacted by poverty.