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| Rebekka Mae |
Posted - Apr 05 2008 : 5:07:11 PM
Have you heard of this organization?
I know many of us had a conversation about the ethics of corporations 'donating' disposable menstrual products a few weeks back. This sounds much better to me- surely more sustainable.
Here is what the website says...
In many areas of the world, access to adequate menstrual supplies is difficult to come by. Many women and girls rely on rags, newspaper, camel skin or nothing at all for their menstrual needs. A lack of sanitary pads can be a big barrier to a girl's education.
It may seem difficult to comprehend for many women who have easy access to a varied source of supplies, but we can all appreciate how difficult life would be without them. Imagine trying to go to school or work without protection. For many, it brings life to a halt.
Providing disposable supplies creates an additional burden on some communities where solid waste disposal consists of burning the garbage. Since many disposable feminine hygiene products contain plastic, incineration potentially creates an environmental and health hazard.
Goods 4 Girls was started to seek out donors to sew or purchase new, reusable menstrual pads for donations to areas of Africa where these products are needed most. Providing reusable supplies not only provides a more environmentally friendly alternative for these young women (in areas of adequate water supply for washing), it reduces their dependence on outside aid organizations to continue providing for their monthly needs.
http://www.goods4girls.org/
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As a woman I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.
Virginia Woolf |
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| mima |
Posted - Apr 06 2008 : 08:04:59 AM
I think this is an incredible idea Rebekka! i woould love to help! Love your moon pads!!! Have one on right now-very comfy!!! Okay!!! TMI???????
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars,or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - Apr 06 2008 : 07:12:54 AM
I have saved this so that I can read it in depth later. I think its a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing this link.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
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| Alee |
Posted - Apr 05 2008 : 8:58:34 PM
Sounds great Rebekka! How cool would it be to know your moon pads are going to Africa!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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