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GladRags is proud to partner with Empower Women in Africa to help bring economic and educational opportunities to women and girls in rural Namibia. We believe that education is the key to improving the lives of women and girls in impoverished communities. Click here to listen to a radio interview with Tracy Puhl of GladRags and Lori Schippers of EWA about this important partnership.
What if having your period meant you couldn't go to school? For many girls in countries around the world, missing school due to a lack of menstrual supplies is a sad reality that can lead to falling behind in school and eventually ending their studies altogether.
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, stressed the importance of educating young women in a 2004 speech:
"There is no tool for development more effective than the education of girls and the empowerment of women. No other policy is as likely to raise economic productivity, lower infant and maternal mortality, or improve nutrition and promote health, including the prevention of HIV/AIDS."
Providing girls with something as simple as menstrual supplies may seem like a small step, but imagine what could happen if we closed the gender gap in education! You can help by purchasing an Empower Kit, which contains 5 Day Pads and 1 Carry Bag, to be shipped directly to Empower Women in Africa to distribute to women and girls in need. Thank you!
Why Reusables?
When donating items to developing countries, it's important to remember the environmental impact of your donation. In many countries, trash is piled and periodically burned -- so donating disposable pads would have a huge impact on the local waste system. Additionally, donating reusable pads reduces dependence on donors. Once a girl has enough GladRags for her cycle, she won't need to rely on a new supply being donated each month!
Previous Recipients
What if having your period meant you couldn't go to school? For many girls in countries around the world, missing school due to a lack of menstrual supplies is a sad reality that can lead to falling behind in school and eventually ending their studies altogether.
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, stressed the importance of educating young women in a 2004 speech:
"There is no tool for development more effective than the education of girls and the empowerment of women. No other policy is as likely to raise economic productivity, lower infant and maternal mortality, or improve nutrition and promote health, including the prevention of HIV/AIDS."
Providing girls with something as simple as menstrual supplies may seem like a small step, but imagine what could happen if we closed the gender gap in education! You can help by purchasing an Empower Kit, which contains 5 Day Pads and 1 Carry Bag, to be shipped directly to Empower Women in Africa to distribute to women and girls in need. Thank you!
When donating items to developing countries, it's important to remember the environmental impact of your donation. In many countries, trash is piled and periodically burned -- so donating disposable pads would have a huge impact on the local waste system. Additionally, donating reusable pads reduces dependence on donors. Once a girl has enough GladRags for her cycle, she won't need to rely on a new supply being donated each month!
Previous Recipients
- Jonathan's House for Orphans - 116 pads donated (Zimbabwe)
- Wellspring Women's Network - 97 pads donated (Zimbabwe)
- Beth's Girls (EBZEF) - over 300 pads donated (Zambia)
- Nepal Women and Children Service Society Orphanage - 50 pads donated (Nepal)
- Midwives for Haiti - 32 pads donated (Haiti)
- Andara Combined School - over 1300 pads donated (Namibia)
- Ghana Children's Fund - 266 pads donated (Ghana)
- Watoto Ministries - 144 pads donated (Uganda)
We are no longer accepting requests for donations. However, we are able to offer discounted pricing to bulk orders to be distributed to women in need. Please fill out the Information Request Form below for more information.
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