Period Poverty x Jute Pad Innovation
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Every month, an estimated 2 billion women around the world menstruate. While many have access to appropriate support and education, a considerable 500 million are left with little to no support. Period Poverty refers to inadequate access to menstrual products, hygiene facilities, and education, affecting roughly one in four women. It is one of the leading causes of death amongst menstruating women in the developing world. The inability to access affordable sanitary products can lead to not only serious health complications but also crippling anxiety recurring every month. The social stigma behind the topic leads many women to miss school and workdays, ultimately affecting their education and professional progress.
ZamZam foundation is happy to announce our most ambitious charity project to date, The Jute plant sanitary pads. In collaboration with MIT award-winning and established scientist Dr. Mubarak Khan, the project aims to mass produce biodegradable sanitary pads derived from the Jute plant. Mostly native to India and Bangladesh, the Jute plant is a versatile and tensile material with high moisture absorbing features. Now, after numerous trials, we have been able to successfully construct high quality and biodegradable sanitary pads.
With your support, the funds raised for this project will cover the items below:
– Setting up a factory (including equipment)
– Establishing a dedicated lab for continuous product development
– Production cost of sanitary pads
– Operations, distributions and awareness center costs
Please find more information on our ppoverty website today!
Zam Zam Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax deductible organization. We are accepting any form of support including cash, cars, boats, etc.