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  • Home-made Sanitary Ware Empowers Girls To Stay in School

    Lynnia Ngwenya

    July 12, 2023 |

    The Citizen Bulletin |

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    Response Location: Zimbabwe, Bulawayo

    The Inspire Women, Men and Children (IWMC) youth empowerment group is teaching women and young girls how to construct reusable sanitary pads in an effort to address period poverty and prevent them from missing school and work during menstruation. The group follows up with students to ensure they’ve properly constructed pads with safe materials and also further educates teachers on how to provide support to students who menstruate.

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  • Gwanda Women Revolutionise Diaper Disposal With Eco-Conscious Solution

    Lynnia Ngwenya

    July 03, 2023 |

    The Citizen Bulletin |

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    Response Location: Zimbabwe, Gwanda

    Local women have begun washing diapers and using the inner cotton material as stuffing to make reusable sanitary pads. This practice of cleaning and repurposing the materials from these diapers helps to prevent excess waste from disposable diapers, which has a significant impact on local waste management, long-term sustainability and environmental preservation.

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