The Social Enterprise, Queenpads emerged as an idea in July 2018 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea after discussing a personal challenge of not being able to afford Quality Menstrual Products on a monthly basis whilst being unemployed.

Research in Papua New Guinea validates that about 80% of ‘unemployed women and young girls’ including a few employed women in urban areas “cannot afford quality menstrual products” hence turn to use other cheaper or alternate absorbent product or materials accessible which may be somewhat unhygienic or harmful during their special days. Also these women and girls lack access to proper education and awareness with the right information on Menstrual Health and good Menstrual Hygiene Management practices.

Queenpads therefore aims is to produce quality reusable sanitary products locally that is environment friendly, cost effective and women friendly targeting as many menstruating women and girls in Papua New Guinea with an alternative product option and also to effectively conduct awareness on Menstrual Heath and Hygiene practices especially in communities, schools, villages and workplace. 

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