Project Pads Tulum

Be Aware and Care works to provide menstrual pads in coordination with the Club Rotavia de Tulum.

The Challenge

Girls in rural and impoverished communities often go without adequate menstrual supplies. This is equally true for Mayan girls in Mexico. Of the 23 million Latin American young women, 64% are affected by poverty.

The Solution

Be Aware and Care delivers our work through a positive development model. We support local teachers to provide menstrual health education and distribute long-lasting, washable pads.

A local led and empowered approach to address menstrual health issues include improved access to menstrual products and preventative health screenings and education.

Photo credit: Polly Dawson

With the support from the Club Rotavia de Tulum, we have been able to set up a much-needed program in Tulum for young girls