MakaPads are sanitary pads made from papyrus and paper waste.
Primary Function: MakaPads provide effective, low-cost protection to every girl and woman.
Targeted Beneficiaries: Women and girls without access to affordable sanitary napkins.
Need Addressed: MakaPads protect women from health problems and discrimination and can help to reduce the high rate of early school leavers among girls.
Uniqueness: Made of papyrus and paper waste, the fibers are beaten, dried and softened using no electricity. They are assembled with a moisture barrier and mesh covering.
Dimensions: N/A
User Requirements: MakaPads can be purchased with or without an adhesive that slips into knickers with special elastics to hold the pad in place. One pad can be used for 8 to 10 hours.
Resources: Approximate Cost: 0,53 US per pack (10 pads)
Geographic Coverage: Sierra Leone, Uganda
Distributor: Technology for Tomorrow Ltd. (T4T)
Primary Contacts: Moses Musaazi, info@t4tafrica.co
Languages Spoken: English
Phone Number: +25 6704911395
Physical Address: Makerere University, Faculty of Technology - Plot 2266, Kawempe, Kalule Zone
Website: www.t4tafrica.co
MakaPads are sanitary pads made from papyrus and paper waste.
