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Novapads
Novapads is a social enterprise that develops biodegradable sanitary pads targeting women and girls in rural Kenya.
Country
Kenya
Sector
Materials & Chemicals
Manufacturing
Wellness
Stage
Seed
Founded
2017
Accelerator
—
Raising
Actively Raising
About Novapads
Novapads was a social enterprise focused on addressing period poverty and environmental concerns in Kenya. It developed affordable and biodegradable sanitary pads designed to be accessible to women and girls in rural areas. The initiative aimed to keep girls in school by providing sustainable menstrual hygiene solutions while promoting eco-friendly practices within a social impact framework.
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