Nairobi
ACHIEVEMENTS OF NEEMA SISTERS
Neema Sisters has recorded numerous positive achievements in making of reusable sanitary pads, including:

1. Improved Menstrual Hygiene:

Reusable pads can be washed and reused, offering a cleaner and more hygienic option compared to single-use pads, especially for women in resource-limited settings. 

2. Economic Empowerment:

Making and selling reusable pads can provide income-generating opportunities for women, particularly in developing countries, contributing to their economic independence. 

3. Environmental Sustainability:

Reusable pads significantly reduce waste compared to disposable pads, which contribute to landfill waste. 

4. Increased Awareness:

The creation and use of reusable pads can break the silence around menstruation, normalizing the topic and promoting open discussions about reproductive health 

5. Financial Savings:

Reusable pads are a long-term cost-effective solution, as they can last for years with proper care 

6. Improved School Attendance and Performance:

Access to reusable pads can help girls stay in school by reducing period-related absences and providing access to education about menstrual hygiene.

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ACTIVITIES
  • Production and distribution of reusable sanitary pads
  • Gender Based Violence response and prevention
  • Development and empowerment
     â€˘ Specializing on ILO SIYB (Start and Improve Your Business) Entrepreneurship Training Programme , ILO Women in Digital Marketing, ILO GET Ahead (gender sensitive Entrepreneurship Programme) • Capacity Building
    • Healthcare services
    • Community Development projects
  • Humanitarian Assistance
    • Disaster relief
    • Emergency response
    • Food and water distribution
  •  Advocacy and Social Change
    • Advocacy for human rights
    • Environmental advocacy:
    • Social justice:
  • Agricultural activities
    • Agribusiness
    • Training local leader farmers and extension farmers
    • Technology adoption
  • Peace building and conflict resolutions