A little bit of context...



Scrolling through Reddit in late 2016, I was struck by a post from a woman seeking to purchase a silicone menstrual cup within Lebanon (... she couldn't)



The idea stuck with me:

50% of the population requires menstrual products and on average a woman will use 11,000 disposable items in her lifetime. These products require intensive manufacturing and take centuries to degrade in landfill.

Medical-grade, silicone menstrual cups are one sustainable alternative for women.

I have been using a similar product for the past 18 months and it has saved me over $1000.



We know that women will forego food in order to obtain sanitary items. Given Lebanon’s increasing refugee population it’s not difficult to imagine the choices that some women in Lebanon are having to make.

If we can provide women in Lebanon with silicone menstrual cups, they will never again have to face the choice between sanitary products and food.

If the women who can afford such items are struggling to obtain them, how can those in difficult financial situations have access to these hugely advantageous feminine products?

As an Australian, with family in Lebanon I am lucky enough to travel to this beautiful country and have been seeking ways to contribute to the Lebanese society which is currently dealing with the pressures of a large refugee population and a waste disposal crisis





...& then...





I have since been in contact with a range of organisations and individuals who have been open-minded and helpful in this pursuit.

... & with your help





As a student I cannot fund this project alone, that is why I am asking for YOUR input.



You can make a one-off payment, contribute to the conversation &/or share this campaign.



This product has benefited my health, reduced my environmental impact and improved my finances. I am so grateful to be in a position to offer the choice to others, and with your help, who knows how many women can benefit from silicone menstrual cups.





$AUD14.00 / $USD10.00 - buys one menstrual cup which lasts up to 10 years



