Washable pads and the fight against period poverty

For some girls in Nairobi, not having menstrual products can mean missing school. The cost and recurring need to replace disposable pads are part of that difficulty. Washable cloth pads offer one response to period poverty.

Days for Girls brings those pads together with essentials such as underwear, soap and cloths in menstrual-health kits. The package addresses connected needs for everyday use as well as emergencies. Access to menstrual products is closely linked here to girls being able to attend school.