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We're a small charity with a big impact. We support girls and women in poor areas of Kenya

Girls can miss school when they have their period because of the lack of period products and this means they are disadvantaged educationally, become disempowered and the cycle of poverty continues. We also know that some girls will have s*x with men to get money to buy pads and this places them in danger of early pregnancy, s*xual abuse and child marriage. By providing reusable pads, our experienc

e shows that school absenteeism is reduced, teenage pregnancy is reduced and educational attainment is increased. Women struggle to feed their children and by offering them an opportunity to start their own business they can make an income, provide for their families and help their communities. Our UK based Trustees run the charity and with our partner organisations, we are able to make an impact on girls’ and womens’ health, gender inequality and also support local communities. We can only do this with enormous financial help from our friends and supporters and so we hope you’d like to help us to help these girls and women.
100% of your donation will go towards our work in Western Kenya

12/08/2026

🌍 International Youth Day 2026 💜

Today, we're celebrating the incredible potential of young people everywhere.

At Power Of Pads, we know that education changes lives. But for many girls in Kenya, simply having a period can mean missing school because they don't have access to affordable menstrual products.

That's why we work with trusted local partners to provide reusable period pad kits and menstrual health education. Each kit can last for years, helping girls stay in school, continue their education and build brighter futures with confidence and dignity.

International Youth Day is a reminder that investing in young people is one of the most powerful ways to create lasting change. When girls can stay in school, entire communities benefit.

Thank you to everyone who supports Power Of Pads. Your donations, fundraising and encouragement are helping ensure that periods never stand in the way of a girl's future.

If you'd like to make a difference, visit www.powerofpads.com to find out how you can help.

💜 Together, we're creating opportunities—one reusable pad at a time.

16/07/2026

🌍 isn't just about reducing plastic—it's about choosing solutions that make a lasting difference.

At Power Of Pads, our reusable period pads help tackle two global challenges at once: period poverty and plastic waste.

By supporting community pad-making projects in rural Kenya, we're helping girls stay in school with dignity while empowering local women with skills and income opportunities. Every reusable pad replaces hundreds of disposable products over its lifetime, creating benefits for both people and the planet.

This , we're celebrating the power of a simple idea that changes lives.

If you'd like to be part of the solution, please visit our website powerofpads.com to learn more about our work or make a donation.

Together, we can help create a world with less waste and more opportunity.

13/06/2026

We're celebrating the sewing machine on as it has helped us to provide over 21,700 period pads to 4300 girls over the past few years. Your donations have bought sewing machines in poor and rural communities so women can learn to sew period pads that are given for free to girls. They also enable women to develop their sewing skills and give them further opportunities to make an income and support their families. Both electric and manual machines have been provided and are used but the latter tend to be more efficient in the long term as they break down less! It's these humble machines that can and do make a huge difference to the lives of girls and women.

06/06/2026

This Volunteers Week, the Power Of Pads charity trustees want to acknowledge all the time and effort people give to help us achieve our aim - providing reusable pads for girls so they can stay in education for longer.

In Kenya this includes the dedicated women who make and distribute pads, our new volunteer Wambui, who is helping us measure the impact of our work and of course the partners who continue to lead projects on our behalf there.

In the UK we want to thank the people who raise money for pad making projects - those helping with our quiz night and Cora who recently ran a half marathon on our behalf.

Without all these people, we would not be able to get pads to girls. Thank you from all four of us!

Photos
Simon, our project partner in Busia County arrives at a school to give out pads
Cora after running her half marathon
Girls in Busia receiving their pads

28/05/2026

This , we stand with girls in rural Kenya. Through our local partners, Power Of Pads provides reusable period pads that help girls stay in school and manage their periods with dignity. Periods shouldn’t stop potential.
If you would like to support our work, please like and share our post. You can also donate - link on our website in our BIO

07/04/2026

On we’re addressing the challenge of equitable access to health services through a sustainable, community-driven approach: training and supporting local women to manufacture high-quality, reusable period pads. These products are then distributed through local schools, ensuring girls can attend classes with dignity and confidence.

Through partnerships with schools POP ensures that distribution networks are locally led and culturally appropriate. Education on menstrual health is also a key component, helping to break stigma and foster open conversations.
100% of any money raised goes straight into funding these small manufacturing businesses. Please give generously via our website powerofpads.com

The initiative delivers multiple impacts;
Improving Health Outcomes: Reusable pads provide a safe and hygienic alternative, reducing the risk of infection and promoting better menstrual health. �
Boosting Education Access: Reliable access to sanitary products helps reduce absenteeism among schoolgirls, supporting their right to education. �
Empowering Women Economically: Local production initiatives create jobs, skills training, and financial independence for women. �
Promoting Sustainability: Reusable pads reduce environmental waste compared to single-use products.

Menstrual health is not just a hygiene issue—it’s a human rights issue - by empowering women with the skills to produce reusable sanitary pads, we are not only addressing immediate needs but also creating economic opportunities and long-term solutions within communities.

24/01/2026

What are the barriers for young people accessing education? Of course these vary across the world but can include poverty, health issues and lack of good school provision. Have you ever considered that just being a girl who has started their periods could also restrict access?
In rural Kenya, if girls do not have sanitary protection, perhaps because their parents can’t afford it, they are more likely to miss school and not complete their education. This can put them at risk of early marriage or pregnancy and ultimately limit their life chances.
At Power of Pads we work with local partner organisations who recruit volunteers to make and give out reusable pads to girls in schools. The aim is to improve attendance rates, build girls knowledge of menstruation and give them confidence managing their periods.
Today on the International Day of Education, we celebrate the value of education for all and hope you will consider supporting our projects which help give girls in rural Kenya the chance to thrive in school.

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