In Kenya, many girls are bullied and seen as dirty when they are on their period. Within many communities, there is a lack of education and understanding of menstruation as a whole.<\/p>
Through our training and washable sanitary pads, we aim to normalise menstruation and end period shame.<\/p>
The Kujuwa washable sanitary pad provides girls with a zero-waste, non-toxic alternative to disposables and is produced using upcycled fabric waste from the SOKO Kenya<\/u><\/a> clothing factory.<\/p> The washable pads come with removable flannel liners, increasing absorbency for the heaviest of flow. They are super easy to wash and will last a girl up to three years\u2019 worth of protection.<\/p> To date, we have donated over 10,000 of these beauties alongside training in sexual health and menstruation.<\/p> The Eyes Wide Open Fundraising Campaign is a collaboration between Kujuwa Initiative and illustrator Miriam Latimer. The eye design represents our mission to raise awareness of period poverty in Kenya. When you purchase from this campaign, the proceeds will go to the Kujuwa Initiative, which empowers girls by providing reusable sanitary pads and menstrual health training in schools.<\/span><\/p>