Production Of Washable Sanitary Pads By Teenage Mums From St Johns Com
Project Snapshot
Ask Amount
KES 3,450,000
Project Stage
PilotLaunch Date
Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
Project Manager
Florence Kamaitha
Project Partners
Project Summary
The Pumwani Production Unit trains teenage mothers to produce washable sanitary pads. This provides them with income and skills while ensuring the community has access to affordable hygiene products, fostering economic independence and health.
Intervention Areas
Target Population
Problem Statement
Teenage mothers in Pumwani lack skills and income, while the community lacks access to affordable sanitary pads, perpetuating poverty and poor hygiene.
Proposed Solution
Establish a production unit equipped with sewing machines to train teen mothers in making and selling washable sanitary pads.
Expected Impact
Economic independence for teen mothers, job creation, increased financial literacy, and community access to affordable sanitary products.
Sustainability Plan
The project is self-sustaining through pad sales (cost 46 KES, retail 80 KES). Profits are reinvested to purchase materials and train more girls.
Budget Breakdown
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