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SHE selected for the 2014’s Sustainia 100 list

Scandinavian think tank SUSTAINIA featured our banana-fiber menstrual pads in its Sustainia 100 list – a study featuring the 100 leading sustainability innovations deployed on global markets. And our pad has been selected for its state-of-the-art innovation.

More than 900 technologies and projects on nearly all continents have been researched to identify the 100 outstanding cases, and to document where and how innovations are being developed and deployed. The study, SUSTAINIA100, is showing a growing diversity in sustainability innovations globally, which is providing businesses with new market opportunities.

The SUSTAINIA100 solutions are selected based on the three dimensions of sustainability; environmental, social, and economic. SUSTAINIA has adopted a systematic approach to collecting solutions in concert with a global sustainability network. This approach runs year round with a final deadline for solutions in March.

The full Sustainia100 publication with 100 selection cases available here
http://www.sustainia.me/resources/publications/3rd_sustainia100_2014.pdf

It’s time to celebrate the #smallthings!

At SHE, we believe the #smallthings, like a menstrual pad, can make big changes in the lives of girls in Rwanda.

You believe us too, so YOU Are invited to tell the world what #smallthings has helped give you the confidence to stand tall – whether it was in the classroom, the board room, or in your community.

Take a #smallthingselfie with your favorite small thing – dare 5 of your friends to do it and tag them in the photo!

Write your #smallthings message on a poster, a notecard or even your hand and take a picture.

Share how girls win back 5 years of school and wages when they have access to menstrual pads by instagramming, tweeting or posting our infographic (see below!) on Facebook.

We are also looking for SHE Champions – smart, connected and passionate global citizens that are willing to lend their voices to the #smallthings campaign throughout 2014! You can sign up by emailing Connie Lewin at connie@sheinnovates.com

Learn more about the campaign at sheinnovates.com/smallthings

smallthings campaign infographic

SHE Rwanda celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day

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Our team in Rwanda celebrated Menstrual Hygiene Day with high school students at the Riviera Day School. Over 100 students joined us as we led a menstrual hygiene awareness session among girls and boys. The students were excited to be part of a global event and proudly wore menstrual cycle bracelets to show their support!

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