AWARD YEAR
2023
CATEGORY
Body
GOALS
Good Health & Well-being, Reduced Inequality
KEYWORDS
menstrual health, women's periods, pads, self care, Women's health
COUNTRY
Kenya
DESIGNED BY
Mary Nyaruai
WEBSITE
https://nyunguafrika.business.site
Nyungu Afrika
Safe, non-toxic period and self-care products made with love by women for women and mother earth!
How does it work?
Nyungu Afrika is a social and climate positive enterprise using circular design to end period poverty with safe ,non-toxic and affordable period products made from agricultural waste.
Why is it needed?
Millions of women and girls cannot afford and access sanitary pads. Nyungu Afrika makes pads safe, accessible and affordable to the majority of women and girls. They aim to create a positive impact for both consumers and non-consumers of sanitary pads by including them at all stages of the value chain — as entrepreneurs or employees in production, suppliers distributors, health educators, and consumers.
How does it improve life?
Nyungu Afrika is a force for good for all women and the planet led by kick-ass women, bringing the future of menstrual hygiene and self-care products in Africa here and now.