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Who is Teddy Kimbuyathelesia?
Meet Teddy Kimbuyathelesia! She is a dedicated young single mother from Arusha Tanzania, passionate about empowering women and girls in...
Zawadi Pads admin
Nov 21, 20241 min read


Teddy, Do You Think People Will Be Receptive to Reusable Pads Compared to Disposable Pads?
"I believe we did as best research we could with the Ndito women, and we understand that the reusable pads will be received by the...
Zawadi Pads admin
Nov 20, 20241 min read


Have Any Pads Been Created or Sold Yet?
Yes, a few samples were made to distribute to the Ndito group. However, none have been sold yet. Here is more information on the pads!...
Zawadi Pads admin
Nov 19, 20241 min read


Does Teddy Plan On Using An External Supplier?
The project initially started as samples provided to girls and women within the Ndito group. After the project fully launches, external...
Zawadi Pads admin
Nov 19, 20241 min read
What is Another Inhibitor On the Topic of Menstrual Hygiene?
In her opinion, besides the lack of access and the stigmatization of menstruation, the lack of prioritization when it comes to the...
Zawadi Pads admin
Nov 19, 20241 min read
What Does Teddy See When Looking at the Suffering From a Menstrual Cycle? What Does That Actually Look Like?
As a teenager, Teddy felt like there was a sense of desperation because her basic needs as a girl/young woman were not being met. She...
Zawadi Pads admin
Nov 19, 20241 min read
Has Teddy Ever Been Impacted By Consequences In Regard to Her Period?
Yes, her lack of access to sanitary products was one of the reasons that led her to drop out of school at an early age.
Zawadi Pads admin
Nov 19, 20241 min read
How Old Are Teddy's Children? What Are Her Hopes?
Teddy has two children, both boys. The first one is 9 years old and the second one is 1 years old. She has said, if she has a girl in...
Zawadi Pads admin
Nov 19, 20241 min read
Teddy's Vision for Access to Menstrual Products
"The vision is to see that all girls and women in less advantaged areas are getting the menstrual hygiene products where ever they are on...
Zawadi Pads admin
Nov 19, 20241 min read
Why is Teddy Doing This Work?
Being through the struggle of unsafe menstrual cycles, she wants to solve the challenge for some of the girls in rural areas in Tanzania...
Zawadi Pads admin
Nov 19, 20241 min read
What Teddy Sees in Her Community
"I see young girls who have had their dreams broken due to lack of sanitary product; having ended up as young school dropouts, some even...
Zawadi Pads admin
Nov 19, 20241 min read


Who is Teddy Kimbuyathelesia?
Meet Teddy Kimbuyathelesia! She is a dedicated young single mother from Arusha Tanzania, passionate about empowering women and girls in...
Zawadi Pads admin
Nov 19, 20241 min read


Breaking the Taboo: Zawadi Pads Project Hygiene Education
Menstrual hygiene is a topic that is often overlooked or stigmatized in many communities. However, proper menstrual hygiene is crucial...
Zawadi Pads admin
Nov 14, 20241 min read
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