Our Projects

A Social Enterprise Creating Health, Jobs & Economic Opportunity

In 2019 and 2021, our Reusable Sanitary Napkins project demonstrated a sustainable social-enterprise approach to menstrual health in Afghanistan—combining women's employment, local production, product sales, and social impact.

Reusable sanitary napkins were locally produced by Afghan women, creating jobs and income while providing an affordable, washable, and environmentally friendly menstrual hygiene solution.

A significant milestone for the project was the sale of our reusable sanitary napkins to UNICEF. The products purchased by UNICEF were distributed to girls in schools in Kabul, allowing the project to generate earned revenue while expanding menstrual-product access for adolescent girls.

Beyond institutional sales, reusable sanitary napkins were also sold in the Kabul market to individual customers, demonstrating consumer demand and the potential for a sustainable commercial model.

Our Social Enterprise Impact

A Social Enterprise Advancing Women’s Health, Employment & Economic Opportunity

Generated earned revenue through product sales
Sold reusable sanitary napkins to UNICEF for distribution to girls in Kabul schools
Generated additional revenue through sales in the Kabul market
Created jobs and income opportunities for Afghan women
Demonstrated market demand for locally produced reusable menstrual products
Expanded access to affordable menstrual hygiene solutions for women and girls
Created a model connecting profit with measurable social impact

The project's vision extended beyond traditional humanitarian assistance. By producing and selling a socially beneficial product, the model demonstrated how a local enterprise could generate revenue, create employment for women, and improve menstrual health at the same time.

Sleeping Bags: Providing Warmth, Dignity, and Hope
Providing warmth, comfort, and hope to families facing harsh winter conditions in Afghanistan.
Through a collaborative partnership, Sultana Fund and the Blossom Pads team worked alongside Rahmatullah Hamraz and the local NCPDO team to support the production and distribution of locally made sleeping bags for vulnerable families in Afghanistan. The sleeping bags were handcrafted by local Afghan women, creating meaningful employment opportunities and a source of income while producing essential winter items for families in need.
With generous support from Blossom Hill, this collaborative effort helped make the project possible. The initiative was developed in partnership with TravlerPack, which worked with local partners to transfer the knowledge, design, and production techniques needed to create high-quality, winter-ready sleeping bags.
Following the devastating earthquake in Kunar, our teams came together to produce and distribute 750 sleeping bags to earthquake-affected families, providing much-needed warmth and support during a time of crisis.
This project demonstrates the power of collaboration: international partners and donors supporting locally led solutions, while Afghan women gain opportunities to use their skills, earn an income, and help protect their own communities.
We are deeply grateful to our partners and supporters who made this work possible, including:
Blossom Hill, for its generous funding and support for locally led initiatives.
TravlerPack, for its partnership and technical support in developing and sharing the sleeping bag model.
Together, we are creating more than sleeping bags we are creating warmth, livelihoods, dignity, and hope for Afghan families when they need it most.

Reusable Blossom Pads
Creating Dignity. Empowering Women. Building Sustainable Futures.
Since 2021, Sultana Fund's Reusable Blossom Pads (SAFE Project) has addressed period poverty and limited employment opportunities for women in Afghanistan. Handcrafted by Afghan women, Blossom Pads provide safe, affordable, washable menstrual products while creating meaningful income opportunities for women and their families.
Our Impact
•28,000 reusable kits produced — approximately 84,000 individual pads
•14,000 women and girls directly reached
•40 Afghan women provided with employment and income opportunities
•Approximately 98,000 indirect beneficiaries
•Menstrual health and hygiene education provided alongside distributions
•Reached underserved communities, including families in the Bamiyan Caves
Blossom Pads are designed for long-term use, reducing both household costs and environmental waste. The project remains active, with the current phase aiming to produce an additional 10,000 kits, expand women's employment, and reach more underserved women and girls.
With the continued support of the Blossom Hill Foundation, Blossom Pads is building a sustainable, women-led model that combines menstrual health, dignity, and economic empowerment.
Date: 2021 – Current
Location: Bamiyan, Kunar & Kabul, Afghanistan
Gallery: From Her Hands to Her Future
These photos capture the Blossom Pad journey—from locally sourced materials and production by Afghan women to distribution among women and girls in underserved communities. Each pad represents more than menstrual protection: it creates dignity for the recipient, income for the woman who makes it, and lasting impact for Afghan families.