About THE KEONA PROJECT
Our mission
To provide reusable, sustainable sanitary pads and empower girls with the skills to manage their menstrual health independently.
The Challenge
- 1 in 10 girls in Sub-Saharan Africa miss school during their menstrual cycle
- 70% of families in rural West Africa live on less than $1.90 per day, forcing difficult choices between food and sanitary products
- Lack of menstrual hygiene products leads to increased school dropout rates, with long-term impacts on girls' education and future opportunities
Our Solution
The Keona Project introduces an innovative approach to tackle period poverty:
Reusable Pads
Made from recycled fabrics, environmentally friendly and cost-effective
Skills Training
Teaching girls to sew and repair their own pads, ensuring long-term sustainability
Education
Addressing stigma and providing crucial menstrual health information
Impact Metrics
$50 can provide a girl with a year’s supply of reusable pads and sewing training
Each pad kit lasts up to 2 years, saving families an average of $120 in disposable product costs
For every 100 girls reached, we estimate 500 school days saved annually
Our Timeline
Phase 1 (2024)
Pilot program in urban centers of South Eastern Nigeria, reaching 500 girls
Phase 2 (2025)
Expansion to rural areas and two additional West African countries, impacting 20,000 girls
Phase 3 (2026)
Scale-up across West Africa, with a goal of reaching 100,000 girls annually
Join us in empowering the next generation of African women.
Donate today to help us provide reusable pads and life-changing skills to young girls in need.
