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Malawi: Ending period poverty using banana fiber pads

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Chimwemwe Padatha
May 27, 2024

The UN children's agency, UNICEF, has pledged to support three Malawian students producing biodegradable sanitary pads from banana stems. This eco-friendly innovation could help in the fight against period poverty in Malawi.