The Butere Sub-County Pilot Project serves as the proof of concept for the DignityWorks Initiative, demonstrating how our integrated model works in real communities to address period poverty sustainably.

Implemented over a 12-month period, the pilot combines local production, skills training, menstrual health education, and community-based distribution. By working directly with women, youth, schools, and community institutions, the project tests and strengthens every component of the DignityWorks model in a real-world setting.

Expected Impact

Through this pilot, we aim to achieve measurable and scalable outcomes, including:

• 96,000 reusable sanitary pads produced every month
• 1,152,000 reusable pads produced annually
• 20,000–30,000 women and girls supported with safe, reliable menstrual products
• 50–100 women and youth trained in tailoring, production, and vocational skills, enabling income generation and long-term economic empowerment

Beyond production, the pilot focuses on quality control, efficient distribution through Pad Banks, and culturally sensitive menstrual health education to ensure dignity, acceptance, and sustained use.

Preparing for Scale

The Butere Pilot allows us to refine our systems, improve operational efficiency, strengthen community ownership, and document best practices. Lessons learned from this phase will guide expansion and replication of the model.

Following the successful completion of the pilot, the DignityWorks Initiative will scale across all 47 counties in Kenya, with future expansion planned for women’s prisons and refugee settlements, ensuring that no woman or girl is left behind.