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Cameroonian teacher makes re-usable pads to help girls stay in school [No Comment]

Cameroonian teacher and social worker, Feka Parchibell makes washable sanitary pads using cotton, flannel and other fabrics to help girls from low-income communities stay in school during their period. The 41-year-old started the program 6 years ago after noticing her female students would regularly miss class for a couple of days every month. She has also trained girls and women to make their own re-usable pads.

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