FemmeCare

A national initiative led by the Selyn Foundation to end period poverty in Sri Lanka through access to reusable menstrual products and comprehensive

“40–50% of women and girls in Sri Lanka face period poverty”

UNICEF

2022

Period poverty in Sri Lanka is driven by stigma, high costs of sanitary products, limited reproductive health knowledge, and inadequate sanitation.

A comprehensive solution for sustainable change

#BleedGood works to ensure that our communities are healthy, informed, economically empowered, and
free of period poverty.

700+ women and girls reached with access to reusable menstrual products and comprehensive education.
99% of participants said reusable pads were key to improving their financial stability.
75% reported a noticeable improvement in their overall quality of life.
83% experienced their first-ever education on menstrual hygiene and gender-based violence.
84% expressed satisfaction with the knowledge and skills gained through our sessions.

Our work fits within the landscape of government and NGO efforts to address period poverty and climate adaptation.

We reduce waste generation, carbon emissions, and conserve resources.
We educate women about environmental benefits, fostering a culture of sustainability.
2 years of menstrual care per person, significantly reducing the environmental impact of single-use alternatives.
2 years usable lifetime per Femmecare reusable napkin
36T kg CO2 emissions saved compared to single use pads.

Our work fits within the landscape of government and NGO efforts to address period poverty and climate adaptation.

We reduce waste generation, carbon emissions, and conserve resources.
We educate women about environmental benefits, fostering a culture of sustainability.
2 years of menstrual care per person, significantly reducing the environmental impact of single-use alternatives.
2 years usable lifetime per Femmecare reusable napkin
36T kg CO2 emissions saved compared to single use pads.