The Social Enterprise, Queenpads emerged in July 2018 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea after a random discussion with a friend due to a personal problem of not being able to afford Quality Menstrual Products on a monthly basis whilst being unemployed

Research in Port Moresby validated that about 80% of ‘unemployed women and young girls’ including a few employed women in urban areas at home, in communities, villages, even schools “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 within urban (also rural areas) lack access to proper education and awareness (with the right information) on Menstrual Health, good Menstrual Hygiene Management practices, the different types of available Menstrual Products currently on the market hence many continue practice what is normal for them.

Queenpads therefore aims is to produce and reach as many unemployed women and girls with an alternative Reusable Menstrual Products that is Cost Effective, Environment and Women Friendly and also to effectively conduct awareness on Menstrual Heath and Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) practices in communities, schools, villages, workplace. 

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