Fight Period Poverty
Help Us Keep Kenyan Girls in School
Millions of girls in Kenya are missing school because they can't afford basic menstrual products. We're not talking about missing a day here and there—we're talking about girls dropping out entirely because managing their period feels impossible.
Let that sink in. A completely natural biological function is determining whether a girl gets an education or not.
This is Where We Come In
When our Kenya group trips roll through in 2026, we're not just going on safari and calling it a day. We're partnering with NORA Period Care to address period poverty head-on. Because transformational travel isn't just about transforming ourselves—it's about leaving a real impact on the communities we visit.
Meet Abby:
The Woman Behind NORA Period Care
Abby Hay isn't your typical entrepreneur. As the CEO of NORA Period Care and cofounder of Soul Purpose Foundation, she's built a business model that actually makes sense: their for-profit arm funds their nonprofit mission. No begging for grants, no donation dependency—just sustainable impact that grows.
NORA manufactures reusable menstrual pads in Malawi, creating dignified jobs for women while producing products that change lives across East Africa. They partner closely with Grace Pads, sharing facilities and expertise to maximize their collective impact. And when I say "change lives," we mean it—these aren't just pads. They're the difference between a girl finishing school or not.
"Buying disposable pads every month was too expensive for my family. Sometimes I had to go without. NORA Pads have helped me feel safe and comfortable without worrying about money." — Thoko, 15
What We're Doing
(And How You Can Help)
Here's the deal: $10 sponsors one girl and provides her with a complete period care kit that includes:
Easy to clean, and quick to dry and reuse.
Features two separate compartments — one for storing clean pads and another for used ones.
Generally not affordable for girls in Kenya, but essential for the use of pads.
The Grace Pads wash tub ensures the entire process is private and sanitary, and it allows for clean water transportation.
Storing the soap in the tub in between cycles ensures no other household members will use it.
Nora Pads are made in Malawi, providing jobs for women in local communities.
How does it work?
Giving a young girl reusable pads without showing her how to care for them is like handing over a car with no gas station in sight. That's why each kit includes a Store, Wash & Dry system specifically designed for girls without access to running water or proper sanitation facilities.
These Grace Pads custom washtubs let girls safely wash and dry their pads—because hygiene shouldn’t optional. The separate cleaning system also means safe blood disposal, which is crucial for preventing disease transmission. It's the unglamorous but absolutely critical piece that makes reusable period care actually work in real-world conditions.
TLDR: we're not just dropping off pads and peacing out. We're providing everything needed—including supplies and education—to make this solution sustainable, dignified, and safe.
You can sponsor as many girls as you want in $10 increments.
Every kit makes a huge difference in the quality of life of the girl you sponsor.
Why This Matters More Than You Think
Over 1 in 10 girls in Malawi misses school during menstruation. In Kenya, the statistics are equally brutal. When girls miss school repeatedly, they fall behind. When they fall behind, they drop out. When they drop out, the cycle of poverty continues.
But here's what happens when girls have access to period products:
They stay in school
They gain confidence
They pursue education and careers
They break generational cycles of poverty
It's not rocket science. It's basic human dignity.
Ready to Make This Happen?
Our Kenya trips are about more than wildlife safaris and incredible landscapes (though trust us, those are pretty damn spectacular). They're about connecting with communities in ways that actually matter.
Every $10 you contribute sponsors another girl. Every girl sponsored is another young woman who gets to focus on her education instead of managing period poverty with unsafe, unhygienic alternatives.
And if you want to be part of this mission in person? Join us in Kenya where we'll personally deliver these kits to girls who need them. Nothing beats seeing the impact firsthand.
Learn More About Period Poverty
Visit NORA Period Care to shop their products (every purchase funds their nonprofit mission)
Read The Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity.
Check out Soul Purpose Foundation to see their full impact across East Africa
Learn about Grace Pads, Malawi's leaders in Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene Management (and creator of tutorial video in header).
Read our period poverty mission on the blog.
Listen to Abby’s podcast episode on Type 2 Travel.
At the end of the day, transformational travel means transforming more than just ourselves. It means showing up, giving back, and making sure that the places we visit are better because we were there.
Let's do this. Together.