The company produces eco-friendly, reusable menstrual pads made from specialized, hygienic fabrics that ensure comfort and skin safety. This product provides an affordable alternative to traditional disposable menstrual products, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
Funding
$6.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many women and girls in Nigeria, particularly in rural areas and urban slums, lack access to affordable menstrual hygiene products, leading to the use of unhygienic materials and school absenteeism. The high cost of disposable pads, coupled with cultural stigmas, exacerbates the problem, increasing vulnerability to infections and gender-based violence.
Solution
Alora Reusable Pads addresses period poverty by manufacturing and distributing eco-friendly, reusable menstrual pads made from specialized, skin-friendly fabrics. These pads offer a comfortable, hygienic, and affordable alternative to disposable products, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. The company also provides menstrual health and hygiene training and distributes free pads to those in need, supported by corporate sponsorships. This initiative aims to empower women and girls, ensuring they can manage their menstrual health with dignity and confidence.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes women and girls of menstruating age in rural Nigeria and urban slums who lack access to affordable menstrual hygiene products.
Features
- Reusable pads made from multiple layers of absorbent cotton and waterproof fabrics
- Available in three sizes (10", 12", 15") and varying thicknesses (light, moderate, heavy)
- Pads come in different colors
- Designed for the tropical African climate
- NAFDAC-approved products