What kind of pads are we distributing?

Pads are cotton, handmade, colorful, disposable, reuseable and adsorbent. We purchase these pads from "DFG" . Days For Girls.

In Nairobi, these pads are sewn locally by volunteers through the "Days For Girls " nonprofit (DFG.) Sewing locally cuts down the tremendous cost of shipping bulky pads. DFG Pads are safe colorful, and washable; a great solution for managing menstruation around the world, along with vital education. Days For Girls Ambassadors help deliver education in the field regarding menstrual health, including a version for boys and men. This project also helps local leaders establish sustainable businesses that sew produce and sell these patent-winning Kit Pads. 

Our "Be Aware and Care" nonprofit is funded by donations by purchasing and educating to Pad Projects. In Nairobi Kenya and Tulum Mexico, we are growing with your help.! Project Pads is something that speaks to all, and to most women, as we all relate to our shared experiences.

What pads are we distributing?

These kits are light, absorbent, and washable, lasting several years. They are locally hand-sewn colorful cotton pads. Reusable and disposable. With care they will last two plus years and can be replaced, as we do have a presence in the schools we teach in yearly.

DFG helps set up local sites and local community sewing groups. They also get mothers and other family members involved. Everyone benefits as it also gives the groups a small income.  

We do not have any shipping costs. This helps keep down cost, and the communities benefit where we teach. It’s a win/win.

DFG partnered with MIET Africa UNFPA South Africa and Water Aid to procure DFG washable pads for use in this systematic study. On the acceptability of washable pads among school-aged girls in 3 provinces DFG is part of a global team seeking to understand the status and enforcement of regulatory standards for disposable and reusable sanitary pads in several countries. The goal of this project was to bring greater global harmony amongst these current disparate standards. The results of this study contributed to a database for standards on these disposable reusable products.

There is a link on DFG that one can click on under "Policy and Advocacy through Leadership.

We use the DFG pads because DFG provides leadership and studies. They are involved with technical advisory groups supported by the likes of Development Solutions and the Reproductive Health Supply Coalition {RHSC} from grassroots advocates to national leaders worldwide.

DFG is part of a global team to understand the status and enforcement of regulatory standards for disposable and reusable sanitary pads to bring greater global harmony.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes! Be Aware and Care is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Our EIN is 88-1989421.

Can I donate by check?

Yes. Please send checks to Be Aware and Care,

2621 Prescott Rd, Suite #174, Modesto, CA 95350.

We will mail back a receipt.

How are donations utilized?

As a non-profit, all funds are used to support these projects. All Board members donate their time. We thank each and every one of them for their amazing work and commitment.

What is the meaning behind the raven logo?

The logo for ravens was chosen for Sandra signifying partnership, intelligence, and guidance. Sandra is know as the “bird lady” because of her connection with Ravens.