EsVendo: Low cost sanitary pad dispenser providing necessary supplies to women and girls

Through a GPA grant of $5000 in November 2017 EsVendo developed a sanitary pad dispenser to provide much-needed supplies to women and girls in the Nairobi area. These vending machines distribute pads individually so that they may be purchased as needed, not in bulk as they are commonly sold. The supplies are more economical for the women and allows them to attend work and school regularly. In the past, they were unable to leave their homes at during their cycles. Additionally, the machines collect user data which may be monetized to other organizations to sustain the project.  Their goal is to increase access and affordability in 50 new location in the market area based on user data.