Project presentation
In Burkina Faso, the taboo surrounding menstruation hinders the social and professional empowerment of girls and women, who are often considered impure during this period. In response to this issue, the organization Movement France aims to provide a sustainable solution through the “P3 Protect Paga Period” project: a workshop producing washable sanitary pad kits made by women in vulnerable situations.
These women receive five months of training in sewing, along with coaching in accounting, raw materials and stock management, and marketing techniques. The development of an affordable and sustainable hygiene solution has multiple positive impacts—reducing absenteeism at school and work, lowering the risk of infections caused by poor sanitary conditions or the use of traditional alternatives (such as newspaper, mud, or leaves)—and ultimately helps improve the living conditions of girls and women while fostering their social and professional empowerment.
