Our Story
Since its inception in 2019, Period Pride has been fighting period poverty with innovative solutions, empowering girls to stay in school and break menstrual taboos.
Period Pride remedies the negative social impact deriving from period poverty among financially disadvantaged communities. The campaign’s mission is to strengthen the lives of girls, ensuring that they will not be missing out on their education nor on their dignity, due to their Periods.
Girls’ education is challenged in the developing world due to many factors. Culture and tradition, family income and parental education levels all play a role in girls’ educational participation and performance.
This project guides young girls through the physical and emotional aspects of their transition to adulthood by providing them with menstrual sanitary material and information to manage their menstruation. our launch, we have supported over 500 girls in Zimbabwe with pads and menstrual health education.
Meet the Women Behind the Movement
Thelma Mafukidze
“I thrive on introducing the world to sustainable technology and products that will help to alleviate poverty in many aspects of life.
Often, without campaigns and a reach out to stakeholders, the technology and products would remain hidden. The campaigns serve the purpose to help communities in need. Back in 2009, when I was a school teacher in a rural farm community, the signs of period poverty were there right in front of me. However, I failed to identify the problem.
Now, I recall how a handful of girls would miss school sometimes 3 or even 4 days every month. We scolded them and never bothered making them feel that they could confide in us about the real reason for missing school.
With the growing interest in Period Poverty topics, I understand why they sometimes missed school and how they must have felt. I know this one truth: We are the solution to Period Poverty and we have always been the solution.”
Trine Angeline Sig
“When I started developing solutions for menstrual health, I found that in many places around the world, myths and taboos surrounding menstruation have unfortunate consequences, sometimes making girls and women stay home from school or work during their period.
One of the causes is lack of access to sanitary pads, educational information and/or proper sanitation. The reusable sanitary pad addresses part of this problem and Safepad™ offers a sterile and durable solution.
It is an innovative product that prevents infections, while it will also help to prevent the social isolation of girls and women in third-world countries.”
Our Partners
Real Relief- Denmark
Period Pride is proud to partner with Real Relief, a global humanitarian organization dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that uplift communities and protect the planet.
Together, we are driving menstrual equity through innovation, education, and access — ensuring no girl is left behind because of her period.
Our collaboration features Safepad™ and Gopad™, two breakthrough menstrual hygiene solutions developed by Real Relief.
Safepad™ is a reusable, antimicrobial pad designed to last for years, promoting hygiene and sustainability.
Gopad™ is a biotransformative disposable pad, offering comfort and protection while preventing plastic pollution.
By combining Period Pride’s advocacy and community programs with Real Relief’s innovative products, we are transforming menstrual health into a global movement for dignity, inclusion, and environmental protection.
Together, we’re keeping girls in school, reducing plastic waste, and normalizing conversations about menstruation — one period at a time.
HopeforHer Humanitarian Foundation - Nigeria
Onukansi Francisca, Co-founder of HopeforHer Humanitarian Foundation, began her journey as a dedicated volunteer with the Period Pride Campaign. Her passion and commitment to advancing menstrual equity inspired her to establish her own foundation, creating a sustainable platform to continue and expand the work.
Through HopeforHer, Francisca leads transformative initiatives such as the PadBank Program, which improves access to menstrual products, sexual and reproductive health education, and youth empowerment opportunities. Her foundation embodies the spirit of collaboration and impact that defines Period Pride, ensuring that the message of menstrual dignity and equality reaches more girls and women across Nigeria and beyond.
InnerGirl Foundation - Namibia
Founded by Yakira Sophia Stanley, the InnerGirl Foundation empowers young girls to stay in school by improving access to sanitary products — one pad at a time. In partnership with SPAR Namibia, the foundation collects and distributes menstrual products across the country, while raising awareness through youth-led events and donation drives.
Through our collaboration, Period Pride and InnerGirl Foundation are co-producing a documentary on menstrual health in Namibia, spotlighting community stories and promoting menstrual dignity as a key part of gender equality.
Women’s Education Development Society - India
WEDS is a non‑profit organisation based in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to educating and empowering girls and women. Their programmes include school support, vocational training, community development, and sanitation initiatives, reaching tens of thousands across rural communities. WEDS is a proud partner of the Period Pride – Keep Our Girls in School Campaign, aligning on menstrual equity, education, and empowerment for girls.
Kassie Cherrie Denim Worx - South Africa
Kassie Cherrie Denim Worx, founded by Jane Mabe, is a women-led social enterprise that supports menstrual health equity in Mpumalanga. Through its foundation, the team provides free menstrual materials to girls in local communities, helping reduce period poverty and promote dignity in schools. Alongside this work, the enterprise empowers young women through skills development and creative projects rooted in sustainable fashion.
Mission
To reimagine menstrual health dialogue through sport, music, and community engagement — empowering girls, engaging boys, and transforming attitudes toward menstruation across rural and urban spaces.
Vision
A world where menstruation is celebrated, not silenced — where every girl can speak freely, every boy stands as an ally, and menstrual dignity is a shared human right.
Milestones & Recognition
Campaign launches : Zimbabwe, India, Denmark
Awards: Power Together,
EPIC Sustainability Finalist, Merit Olowa
Goal: 1 million packs of pads by 2030