Global Activism: Tackling the taboo of menstruation

Global Activism: Tackling the taboo of menstruation
Global Activism: Tackling the taboo of menstruation

Global Activism: Tackling the taboo of menstruation

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If you’re a woman or girl who doesn’t have access to feminine hygiene products like tampons or pads, attending school or work is probably off the table. That’s why Elizabeth Scharpf, founder and Chief Instigating Officer of Sustainable Health Enterprises, is working to bring low cost eco-friendly pads to women in developing countries like Rwanda. We find out more. (Photo: Courtesy of Sustainable Health Enterprises)