Summary
'Onpery Collective: Period Poverty' aims to reduce period poverty through a community adoption model, where desired (Onpery's proprietory innovative) reusable menstrual products by the community are made accessible regularly at an affordable price through a local centre within the community.
Adopted Communities
Profiles of Targeted Beneficiary Communities
Products supplier:
Onpery®
Awareness materials supplier:
Onpery®
Community management and implementation party:
Oneform Foundation
Beneficiaries:
Financially underprivileged menstruators (in the adopted or associated communities).
Communities:
• Orphanage
• School (primary and secondary)
• Village community
Local informal distributor:
A designated local medical center, shop, or group in the community.
Fund-raising and fund-management:
• AIC-MIT ADT Incubator Forum (supported by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Government of India and hosted by MIT Art, Design and Technology University).
Associates / Clients
Connect
Donors and impact organizations may connect at onpery@careformlabs.com or on WhatsApp.
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Documentary Film
Ladeej Problem?
A documentary film showcasing the journey of a community adapting sustainable menstrual practices in India, for the first time primarily through reusable period underwear.
5 Pillars of the Program
For 'adaptability' of menstrual products [among underprivileged communities]
Option 1: Municipal Waste Collection & Management
To make a meaningful impact, the waste need to be collected and disposed of (incinerated or buried) by government (municipal) bodies.
(Any private entity doing collection and disposal of the same has its limitations.)
Option 2: Clinics
The waste can be dumbed into waste/garbage bins at medical clinics/centers, from where it will be managed as medical waste.
Option 3: Burial
The menstrual products that have the majority materials as organic materials - can be buried/composted in community/personal waste pits.