Menstrual Health
A core focus since 2019 — because periods don't wait for permission.
Menstrual health is a fundamental pillar of gender equality, education, and dignity. Yet millions of girls miss school, women lose economic opportunities, and harmful myths fuel shame. We exist to change that.
Who We Serve
Adolescent girls
In and out of school
Rural communities
Liberia, Rwanda & beyond
Women in workplaces
Dignity & productivity
Underserved groups
Disabilities, refugees, low-income
What We Do in Practice
Safepad™ distribution to schools and communities
Age‑appropriate MHM education
Building local capacity
Breaking stigma with parents and leaders
Linking to SRHR clinics and GBV support
Free app with tracking & education at mysafepad.org
Why Our Approach Works
📊 Evidence Snapshot
Data from our internal field learning and partner implementation experience (Rural Liberia, 2019–2024)
of adolescent girls had never seen a sanitary pad
girls missed school due to lack of products & facilities
teachers lacked training on MHM (baseline)
After our intervention: huge reduction in absenteeism, increased confidence, and improved knowledge.
Our Program Pillars
Access to safe products
Antimicrobial reusable pads
Education & myth‑breaking
Peer‑led & teacher training
School & workplace dignity
Policy support & facilities
Green period
Waste reduction & eco‑products
Digital privacy‑first support
App & online resources
Partnerships & systems change
Advocacy & scaling
🩸 Menstrual Health is More Than Pads
It includes products, accurate information, privacy, pain support, clean water, toilets, disposal systems, social acceptance, and freedom from shame. Our model addresses all these dimensions.
Why Safepad™ Matters
- Antimicrobial – reduces infection risk by 99.9%
- Reusable – lasts up to 5 years, saves money
- Eco‑friendly – no plastic waste, reduces landfill
- Dignity – comfortable, leak‑proof, designed for low‑resource settings
🚫 The Barriers We Tackle
Pads are unaffordable
Silence & shame
No private spaces
Myths & misinformation
Cultural taboos
Underfunded MHM
School Dignity
Girls stay in school, improve attendance, and participate fully when they have products, knowledge, and safe facilities.
Learn about our school programme →Workplace Dignity
Employers that support menstrual health improve productivity, retention, and gender equity.
Workplace MHM resources →Our Journey of Impact
Founded
Liberia field study
Male allies trained
10,000+ products
distributed
Timbuktoo HealthTech
Cohort 1
Expansion to Rwanda
💡 Why Invest Now?
Menstrual health is a cross‑cutting investment that touches education, gender equality, climate (green products), economic participation, and dignity. Every $1 invested returns $3+ in social and economic benefits.
“Before My SafePad, I used old cloth and missed school every month. Now I have a reusable pad and I feel confident. I don't miss class anymore.”
— Patience, 16, Liberia
(Student, after receiving Safepad™ and MHM training)