I just came across an article from Homegrown Evolution about their new book about making everyday items yourself. In the post they posed the question of whether or not to include cloth pads in the book. The comments were unanimously affirmative even though most people were still a bit grossed out by the option. I sort of am too although I have never tried one. They went on to describe a couple of groups working in Africa to distribute cloth pads to school aged girls in families where they cannot afford feminine hygiene products so that they can go to school during their periods.
Sister Hope is one of the organizations. What an amazing project that I would have never thought about. Here is their mission statement:
Our mission is to provide reusable menstrual pads to girls and women living in the developing world. We seek to keep girls in school every day, even during their period, by combining earth friendly solutions with a collaborative team effort.
We are dedicated to creating a global alliance among women across the world in order to empower young girls in poverty,
because menstruation shouldn't mean inequality.
They have a goal to reach 600 pads donated by July. I am going to make a few myself and might even host a Pad Party. Sounds like fun.
In addition to being a wonderful cause, this information is inspiring and thought provoking to me in a couple of ways.
1. Remembering the greater world experience. Many people live in various forms of oppression and that oppression is often layered in non-obvious ways that add up overtime and experience.
2. Taking the time to look at the things we take for granted. Making everyday items for yourself reduces packaging & shipping, saves money & energy, insures that your items are made of the quality ingredients and makes you appreciate the little things in your life a little more.
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