We are launching Plateau Pads because we care about the health and wellness of girls in Tibet. Health care for most women in Tibet is poor and information about menstruation is difficult to access for most young women.
Without menstrual care, many girls miss classes.
By supporting Plateau Pads, you will help empower Tibetan women and improve their quality of life.
Every year Machik brings Tibetan, Chinese, and global volunteers and Tibetan students from across the plateau for the Summer Enrichment Program (SEP). At SEP, volunteers teach many subject sincluding English, filmmaking,
business, science, and health.
According to Machik’s field notes from 2010 SEP, girls aged 12-17 were reportedly surprised, worried, or confused when they first got their period. Without prior education about menstruation, many of these young girls thought they were ill. For
all of them, SEP was the first time they talked openly with their peers and trusted adults about their experiences with puberty.
Plateau Pads will provide girls with healthy, safe menstrual care and education through a make-your-own reusable pad kit. The first group of girls will be taught how to make pads during the 2013 SEP and will be provided
with health booklets to share with peers back home.
With your help we can take the first step to helping young women in Tibet have healthy and happy periods.
Your help is urgently needed. Please donate $15 or more to Plateau Pads project to help empower young women in Tibet through health.
