UNICEF Project – Reusable Sanitary Napkins

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.