Walking The Path To Menstrual Freedom
We’re turning unwanted heels into essential resources, providing menstrual hygiene products and education to girls across Kenya.
Walking The Path To Menstrual Freedom
We’re turning donated heels into essential resources, providing menstrual hygiene products and education to girls across Kenya.
Her Period Story, Our Mission
In Kenya, 65% of women face the harsh reality of period poverty. They struggle to afford basic menstrual products, resorting to makeshift solutions like rags, old or even tissue paper. This silent crisis forces 42% of schoolgirls to miss school during their periods, robbing them of their education and potential.
Heels4Pads is rewriting this narrative of shame and stigma. We believe that every girl deserves to walk confidently into her future, unburdened by the lack of menstrual products. Our innovative “heels exchange” program empowers women to turn their gently used heels into tools of hope and dignity providing sanitary pads and education to the girls and women with unmet menstrual needs in Kenya and beyond.
How We Make A Difference
Benson Njau Primary School
Adopt a Dispenser Project
Benson Njau
Ensuring Access To Menstrual Hygiene
This project is in conjunction with Inteco, Ari Pad Dispensers and the purpose is to provide easy, hassle-free access to sanitary pads for girls in Kenyan schools through NFC-enabled Pad “ATM” cards.
Lungalunga Primary School
Dignity Kits
Benson Njau
Sustainable Solutions for Period Dignity
As a sustainable solution to period poverty over the 4 years of operations, we have assembled a dignity kit that caters to the menstrual needs of girls and women for at least 1.5-2 years.
The Junction Mall Heels Exchange
Barter Trade Model
Benson Njau
Her Education For Your Gently Used Heels
Heels4Pads calls to action is to accept high heels donations from the public which are in turn traded in public markets and malls with sanitary towels as the mode of transaction/ currency.
Our Impact
Heels4Pads has empowered thousands of girls and women across Kenya, providing essential menstrual products, education and mentorship. Through innovative initiatives like the ‘heels exchange’ program, we’re breaking taboos and ensuring that menstruation doesn’t hinder education or dreams. Our reach spans numerous counties, fostering a brighter future for all.
Beneficiaries
Donated Funds
Schools & Community Groups Reached
High Heels Exchanged
Donation Drop Off Locations
For more information call: +254 736 593 592
Heels Store
Step into style and make a difference. Each pair you purchase provides about 14 packets of pads to girls in need.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are always looking for volunteers to attend Heels4Pads pop-up markets, help with fundraising, and sanitary pads distribution.
