Our Vision
Our vision is to change the way menstrual hygiene is addressed by creating a model for sustainable manufacturing of hygiene products that makes a positive impact on women's health, the local community and the environment.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create hygiene products that are good for the body, community and environment in a sustainable and responsible way
Contribute Now
To accelerate our reach to underserved populations in India and address period poverty, we have partnered with two NGOs (Project Kilimanjaro in the US and Tattv Bodh Foundation in India). The campaign is divided into two parts to allow people in and in the US to get tax-deductible benefits.
It takes only INR1500 ($20) to provide sustainable menstrual products and menstrual hygiene education to 1 menstruator for an entire year contributing to her overall menstrual health and awareness, confidence, reducing the stigma of puberty, and other long-term benefits. You can be part of the change. Contribute to the cause, share your thoughts with the community, and influence 5 more people to join the cause!
Most women in India experience Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), and 70% report Reproductive Tract Infections (RTIs)
Rural India has an annual dropout rate of almost 23 million girls because of inadequate sanitation facilities and lack of access to menstrual products.
In India, only 36% of women have access to sanitary pads, with the majority using plastic pads.
In India, 12 billion plastic sanitary pads are used annually, creating drainage problems and clogging landfills.
If all menstruating Indian women used plastic sanitary pads, it would create 1,000,000 tons of waste each year.
The Roots of our Impact
Saathi is built on three pillars: body, community & environment. These are the roots of our business and what guides us in all of our work. Through our inclusive business model, we not only provide sanitary pads to women who donât have access and empower women in our local community, but also promote a sustainable environment. We have provided employment opportunities for women and additional income for farmers. See more about how it works below.
Body
Saathi pads are made of bamboo and banana fibers and help menstruating women avoid rashes and irritation during their period. The chemical-free nature of these materials makes them safe for the environment and the menstruator.
Community
We have an all-women in our manufacturing unit which allows us to provide livelihood opportunities to women. Farmers growing banana trees for additional income as we purchase their discarded agri-waste to make our pads.
Environment
We eliminate plastic waste and CO2 emissions by manufacturing products that are 100% biodegradable, plastic-free and chemical-free. Our sanitary pads break down within 6 months after disposal. Talk about eco-friendly.
How your impact helps
Known as Global Goals, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were developed as long-term plans to end poverty, protect the environment, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030. Saathi works towards 8 UN SDGs as a part of our inclusive business model.
Girls and women get pads
Urban women purchase Saathi pads online and in retails at a premium which subsidizes pads for women in undeserved areas.
More employment for women
By giving employment to rural underprivileged women, we are able to provide additional income to them for economic growth.
Farmers get additional Income
By purchasing agri-waste of the banana trees which is generally discarded, we are able to provide additional income to the farmers
Reducing plastic and CO2 emissions
By replacing plastic and chemical filled sanitary pads with biodegradable and compostable sanitary pads, we are able to reduce considerable amounts of plastic waste and CO2 emissions.
Reducing plastic and CO2 emissions
By replacing plastic and chemical filled sanitary pads with biodegradable and compostable sanitary pads, we are able to reduce considerable amounts of plastic waste and CO2 emissions.
Engage with Saathi
There are so many ways to engage with Saathi! We're excited to share just a couple with you here.
Why should you partner with us? Here's why:
- You can become a part of the circular/green economy.
- With your support, we can empower more girls & women to reach their full potential.
- In our efforts to promote health, sustainability & gender equality, we strive for excellence.
- We are the only manufacturer of biodegradable and compostable sanitary pads in the world.
- Our company has won numerous awards for innovation, social responsibility and sustainability.
How to partner with us:
Interested in becoming a part of the cause?
- Feel free to reach out to us at
1Mpads@saathipads.com.
- Whether you're an individual donor, NGO, or corporate, we would be glad to have you on board.
- Let's make a difference together!
Our 1 Million Pads Initiative
This initiative aims to accelerate access to safe eco-friendly menstrual products and menstrual hygiene education for girls and women in underserved areas.
Collaboration
Our 1 Million Pads Initiative partners with NGOs to provide biodegradable sanitary pads and menstrual hygiene education to underserved women.
Workshops
Workshops are held to promote menstrual hygiene, break the taboo, and also to discuss how to dispose of their pads.
Measure
We measure our impact on health, community and the environment based on the UN SDGs. We measure 5 key metrics.
Contribute Now
To accelerate our reach to underserved populations in India and address period poverty, we have partnered with two NGOs (Project Kilimanjaro in the US and Tattv Bodh Foundation in India). The campaign is divided into two parts to allow people in and in the US to get tax-deductible benefits.
It takes only INR1500 ($20) to provide sustainable menstrual products and menstrual hygiene education to 1 menstruator for an entire year contributing to her overall menstrual health and awareness, confidence, reducing the stigma of puberty, and other long-term benefits. You can be part of the change. Contribute to the cause, share your thoughts with the community, and influence 5 more people to join the cause!
Our Vision for 2030
Our goal is to be a model for sustainable manufacturing and ensure that we have a positive impact on girl's and women's health, livelihoods of women and farmers, and the environment with ethical sourcing and supply chains.
Better Health
Sustainable behavior change in menstrual health management.
Buy one, get one
Distributing sanitary pads as many underserved women & girls as possible.
Eco-friendly Period
Responsible manufacturing and reducing plastic waste & CO2 emissions.
Contribute now!
Contact Us To Partner
We are excited to work with all kinds of partners. Do you want to collaborate on a project or work with us to increase access to sanitary pads or reduce your plastic waste and carbon emissions? We are open to ideas.
Feel free to contact us at outreach@saathipads.com, and we'll get back to you!