Reusable Pads for Refugees

There are thousands of refugee women and teens, mothers and daughters, along the CA/Mexico border seeking asylum in the US. They are caught in a massive humanitarian crisis that has no end in sight. They lack almost everything - food, clothes, permanent shelter and, of course, menstrual products.

The Flow wants to help these vulnerable women and girls maintain their dignity as they manage their cycles in incredibly difficult conditions. And we will do it by providing products that can be used again and again, offering a small bit of security. We will donate over 2000 menstrual cups (thank you so much Period.org and partners!) with appropriate bilingual education but we also need to have an alternative for the youngest girls and others who aren’t comfortable with insertion (i.e. cups, tampons etc.)


Help us bring reusable menstrual pads - and a small measure of security and dignity - to women and girls who need help the most.


Reusable pads make more sense than disposable pads because they are:

Convenient. Women and girls can keep with them during their difficult journey, and use them when/if they have nothing else.

Cleaner. Reusable pads create less waste in already crowded conditions with limited sanitation services.

Cost-effective. A $15 heavy-flow absorbency pad costs about the same as a 2-month supply of disposable pads* and can be used and reused for up to 10 years.


We are looking for partner organizations and volunteers to help with distribution so please reach out if interested! 
 

Our goal is $3,000 -  every dollar raised will be matched by a private donor!


Here's what your donation will do:

$200 = 13 reusable pads

$100 = 6 reusable pads

$50 =  3 reusable pads

$30 = 2  reusable pads

$15 = 1  reusable pad


*assuming one box per cycle purchased at $7


Why refugees? 

We are bringing reusable pads and cups to refugee women and girls along the CA/Mexico border because these women and girls have traveled thousands of miles to find sanctuary from violence in their home countries. They deserve access to their basic needs and to products that are convenient, cleaner and cost-effective.  



Why The Flow? 

The Flow wants all women and girls to have shame-free periods that are cheaper, safer, and greener. Our mission is to donate as many reusable products as possible to the people who need them most. We will provide education and instructional materials about how to use cups and reusable pads in English and Spanish for this project.


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