Sewing Sanitary Pads to create Livelihoods Support

by Nourish
Sewing Sanitary Pads to create Livelihoods Support
Sewing Sanitary Pads to create Livelihoods Support
Sewing Sanitary Pads to create Livelihoods Support
Sewing Sanitary Pads to create Livelihoods Support
Sewing Sanitary Pads to create Livelihoods Support
Sewing Sanitary Pads to create Livelihoods Support
Sewing Sanitary Pads to create Livelihoods Support
Sewing Sanitary Pads to create Livelihoods Support
Sewing Sanitary Pads to create Livelihoods Support
Sewing Sanitary Pads to create Livelihoods Support
Sewing Sanitary Pads to create Livelihoods Support
Sewing Sanitary Pads to create Livelihoods Support

Project Report | Jun 30, 2026
Skills, Dignity & Hope in Every Stitch

By Caren Davids | Head of Governance and Impact

Every finished pad represents dignity, education
Every finished pad represents dignity, education

Although we don't yet have a major milestone to celebrate, our sewing project continues to build momentum through practical skills training and production.

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of materials from Suit Suit Company, our trainees have been able to continue learning essential sewing techniques while producing reusable sanitary pads. Every pad made is another step towards creating sustainable menstrual hygiene solutions for girls in rural communities.

During recent training sessions, participants practiced measuring, cutting fabric, pinning patterns, overlocking edges, and assembling reusable pad sets. These hands-on skills are building confidence and preparing the women to generate income through future production opportunities.

For many of the women involved, this project represents far more than learning to sew. It is about gaining independence, creating opportunities close to home, and helping ensure that girls can attend school with dignity every month.

We remain deeply grateful to our supporters for helping us lay these important foundations. Your generosity is investing in skills today that will create lasting impact for women and girls tomorrow.

Learning precision-every pattern cut
Learning precision-every pattern cut
Working together to create reusable pads
Working together to create reusable pads
Sewing skills are opening doors to the future
Sewing skills are opening doors to the future
Reusable pad liners prepared for assembly
Reusable pad liners prepared for assembly
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Nourish

Location: Hoedspruit - South Africa
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Sarah Bergs
Hoedspruit , Limpopo South Africa

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