How banana fibers can end period shaming

In Rwanda, menstrual health has long been a silent crisis. For many girls and young women, sanitary products are unaffordable or simply unavailable, forcing them to miss classes or drop out of school early. Many resort to using old clothes, rags or even leaves, leaving them vulnerable to infection. This reinforces a cycle of poverty and inequality. We’ve developed a powerful, community-led solution: biodegradable, reusable sanitary pads made from a locally abundant agricultural byproduct: banana fibers.