Pads that empower
Project Details
Explain your idea in details:
Glocalization is the process of adaptation of global products to the local needs and culture. For instance: Nokia mobile phone included a feature of torch light to cater to customers in rural india due to absence of sustained electricity supply. Similarly FMCG products such as shampoo were repacked in small sachet costing Rs1(Indian currency) which helped increase the customer base in rural india tremendously. "Pads that empower" extends the idea of glocalization to sanitary pads. Rather than clubbing a pack of 10-12 pads that increase cost beyond affordability, the companies can design a pack that contains a single pad , similar to a bathing soap. Reduction in the cost will incentivize women to atleast give a try switching to sanitary pads , many of whom may quit traditional unhygienic methods in future. Markets have the power to break social taboos, and they have beautifully done so wherever their economic interest coincided with the social issues. Many companies are socially educating the public about social issues through creative advertisements. One such advertisement is jewellery brand of India, Tanishq ( a division of Titan Industries) which celebrates the second marriage of a women. Pads that empower looks forward not just for innovative repackaging of the sanitary pads but also towards breaking the socio cultural perspective(a social taboo) attached to menstruation rather than a pure physiological process. The theme Pads that empower is a response to the menstruation that has disempowered women and restricted life choices for them . Creative advertisements in collaboration with companies that manufacture the sanitary pads to break the social stigma attached to menstruation is an is an integral part of the idea.
Read MoreExpected impact of your idea on sustainable development
According to the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), In India, over 20 percent of girls drop out of school completely after reaching puberty. The immediate target could be reduction in the numbers of girls dropout from schools, though exact numbers would be unrealistic as dropout is also related to other socio-economic settings. There can be immediate increase in the attendance of adolescent girls in schools. According to the UNs Childrens Fund (UNICEF), girls who remain in secondary school are six times less likely to marry young. This can help us infer that there would be lesser child marriages consequently lesser female mortality and morbidity, lesser malnutrition in new borns, better utilization of demographic dividend both due to chances of educated women participating in workforce and efficient human capital. In long term there can be decrease in physical, sexual violence. The idea envisions to increase proportion of women per men in the long term in public institutions(Judiciary, police, administration and politics etc) as there will be ample girls passing out of school many of whom may look forward for reputed jobs in public sector .This can be corroborated by comparative analysis pre and post implementation of idea. Representation of women in public institutions will be a real blow to gender inequality. In the words of Amaratya sen, there would be lesser Missing women. Number of female feticide cases may also see a dip as educated women are more assertive and informed of their rights. In economic perspective , if state governments tailors a policy to skill and utilize the female graduates especially from rural India who could not avail the public sector jobs, there can be a tremendous increase in state gross domestic product(GDP) consequently increasing the national GDP.
Read MorePlans for implementation and sustainability
Financing: The pack containing the pad can be used as canvas for the manufacturer to cross sell other products . The space on the packet can be utilized to advertise other relevant(Beauty, cosmetics, reproductive health) products which still have not entered the rural markets as there is lesser penetration of television advertisements due to irregular electricity supply, no national newspapers, not many smartphones as the internet availability is still a luxury in rural india. Government could either subsidize manufacturers or reduce taxes for consignments aimed at remote locations. The packet can also contain a leaflet - a small write-up from experts , containing subjects that educate the adolescent/adult/aged women about reproductive health issues. Sex education in schools or otherwise has faced criticism on grounds of morality. Such a leaflet can be a vehicle of imparting sex education right to the door step. Toll free helpline numbers of NGO, reproductive health expert, doctors can be published at the end of such leaflet by which females can ask personal questions about their reproductive health while maintaining their anonymity. For instance , an adolescent can call the helpline number and inform about the lump in her breast and get diagnosed as early as possible. In India, 33 percent seats are reserved for women in local administration. These women can become distributors as well as direct sellers. Women Self help group has seen a tremendous success in empowering women. Manufacturers can directly select some of these SHGs as their agency who may in turn retail the pads. Women teachers can be a point of supply in schools. Funding in the initial stage can be provided by: Donor institutions such as ford foundation, Bill and Melinda gates foundation, government through their Gender Budgeting programs, and corporate social responsibility.
Read MoreYour profile
My name is Amit Singh , a software engineer by profession with Bachelors in technology(Computer Science). I am also an Oracle Certified Expert-Siebel Customer Relationship Manager. Have approx 5 years of experience in IT domain( Ex Project Engineer Wipro Technologies, Ex consultant IBM India Pvt ltd). During these years i decided to differentiate between my job and my calling. Consequently in 2014 , I chose my calling and resigned from my IT job and career. Since then working as a social activist. Few years back founded a trust , 'Youth for Nation' and slowly but steadily started working for the betterment of society. The motivation for my work resides in the adage by Nepolean: The world suffers a lot, Not because of the violence of bad people but because of the silence of the good people. I could realise that life's satisfaction is not in being silent spectator but to stand up for a cause. I also take personality development sessions as a trainer with some NGO's. Recently organised a free health checkup camp in a rural village free of cost for women.. Trained on Gender issues under respected Kamla Bhasin(a renowned developmental feminist activist,scientist). On masculinity related issues , I have been trained by Mr Anand Pawar(A trainer of international repute). In 2014, at the age of 30 I resigned from my job and since then there is no looking back. Not many formal accolades or recognition however a smile in the faces of these rural folks keep me going on.
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Comments
Dear Resiliant Entrepreneur,
It's the end of the competition, I want to urge you to not leave this community without the contact (email especially) of as many other entrepreneurs on this platform. You never can tell what your further conversations may produce.
It's the power of networking and leverage I'm talking about...
Here's my email [email protected] looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Seth
Hello my fellow traveler, How are you feeling as our road ends temporarily?
I have just seen your entry and have been thoroughly impressed by it. Will you be willing to collaborate incase you want to set it up on ground?
I would like to be in touch with you,
Cheers from Kabul.
Shuhra
There are just a few hours before the end of this wonderful competition and I want to thank you for all you did here, especially your contribution to my project. Best wishes for all your future endeavors and never give up on your dreams! Be a dreamer! That is the most important characteristic in life!
Best regards,
Andrei
There are just a few hours before the end of this wonderful competition and I want to thank you for all you did here, especially your contribution to my project. Best wishes for all your future endeavors and never give up on your dreams! Be a dreamer! That is the most important characteristic in life!
Best regards,
Andrei
Hello fellow passenger,
You might have heard the famous song "What I've done" by Linkin park. The lyrics have been beautifully carved by the late singer Chester Bennington. The song covers the ways in which our so called development has helped only a handful of the upper society members, whereas people are still living in poverty.
We have a great platform here which is urging super brains from around the world to come together and collaborate with their ideas and help make this world a better place to live in. You have been a part of this community and I congratulate you on your effort that you have put in.
Thanks once again and all the best for the future
Regards,
Team GreenSpace
hi,
All the best for your project.As today is the last day of competition I am glad that I was able to read your mind blowing project.
Best wishes for your success and thank you so much for your support on my project.
Comrades,
In this fight for a sustainable future, what we need is innovation; something which is not necessarily new, but which makes us look at things from a different angle.
I believe this is one of the major motives of this community which we are a part of. Taking one step together hand in hand towards our goal is the only way we can achieve it.
So I wish you the very best in this endeavour of yours and hope to see you together in the new tomorrow
Regards,
Team GreenSpace
Yes, it was a wonderful journey !
a. Reading them gives me good bumps. Will you be able to give me some more details about your proposal?
b. Also, please go through my IDEA called EDU-CELL and if you like it, please vote.
c. This is what I could think when I saw your proposal. Truly inspirational and positive initiative from your side that is sending ripples amongst my friends and relatives. If you think it will be applicable in Afghanistan, please send me the details.
Thank You !
Truly, Shuhra K, Afghanistan
Hi Amit
Firstly, I applause you for coming up with such a great idea especially that has to do with a very sensitive issue sanitary pad. How often will this pad be used? Is it one of the washable pads or more of a menstrual cup which can be reused?
What a journey! I am truly amazed.
I read so many good thoughts including yours. UNESCO did a truly amazing job. And if you have already not read it, wont it be great if you have a quick glance at my IDEA called EDU CELL.
Bye for now!
Shuhra (Kabul)
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU FOR READING MY PROPOSAL. I HAVE READ AND EVALUATED YOUR INITIATIVE AND I CANNOT BUT HELP GIVING IT MY HIGHEST COMPLIMENTS. HOW DID YOU MANAGE TO THINK OF SUCH A WONDERFUL IDEA, I WONDER?
ONCE GAIN A BIG THANK YOU FROM MY SIDE.
SK
MY GREETINGS TO YOU!
SO HOW IS IT GOING? I HAVE READ AND EVALUATED YOUR INITIATIVE AND I CANNOT BUT HELP GIVING IT MY HIGHEST COMPLIMENTS. HOW DID YOU MANAGE TO THINK OF SUCH A WONDERFUL IDEA, I WONDER?
ON A DIFFERENT NOTE, CAN YOU PLEASE GO THROUGH MY EDU-CELL ENTRY? AND IF YES, THEN I WOULD BE MOST GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD VOTE FOR IT.
A BIG THANK YOU FROM MY SIDE.
SK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Greetings from Afghanistan!
Awesone. Fantastic. Relevant. These are the three words that came to my mind when I read your proposal. Congratulations. If you get a moment, would you be kind enough to read my proposal (IDEAS) called EDU-CELL from Afghanistan? And if you do manage to read it, would you be kind enough to vote if you like the IDEA? And if I am not asking too much, please forward the link to your friends and family.
Thanks in anticipation!
Shuhra K
Dear Leader,
We are coming to the end of this awesome competition and I appreciate your efforts, drive and support on my idea, 'AfricEnergy'.
No matter how the result comes out, we should always be focused on implementing our unique ideas and projects for the improvement of the World.
Thank you for your contributions, advice and encouragement so far. I hope to connect with you via [email protected]
Best of Luck!
Dear Leader,
We are coming to the end of this awesome competition and I appreciate your efforts, drive and support on my idea, 'AfricEnergy'.
No matter how the result comes out, we should always be focused on implementing our unique ideas and projects for the improvement of the World.
Thank you for your contributions, advice and encouragement so far. I hope to connect with you via [email protected]
Best of Luck!
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Dear fellow entrepreneur:
(i) I went through the details of your idea and was indeed very impressed. Would you be kind enough to please explain to me as how you got this idea? Equally importantly, who were (are) the people who inspired you for you to come up with this idea.
(ii) May I also request that you please have a look at my idea called EDU-CELL. If it is relevant in your country, please let me know and I will be happy to provide you with more details to you. I can even help in establishing it in your place during the course of this year!
All the very best!
Shuhra
What a proposal! I am truly amazed.
So many good thoughts including yours. Reading them gives me good bumps. Will you be able to give me some more details about your proposal? And on a different note, wont it be great if you have a quick glance at my IDEA called EDU CELL.
Take care!
Shuhra (Kabul)
Hi Amit,
Thanks for the connecting on this platform and congratulations for the "Pads that empower" idea. The model you have adopted is real ideal especially when focusing the mass rural customers with low earning power. Best wishes to you as you continue to build your idea.
Cheers!
Hi, it's great to read your innovative idea which could help our community in different aspects. It is not easy to go through all the stages and congratulation for your great ideas, hope to see your idea will come true soon.
I would like to invite you to read, comment and even vote for my idea 'Boosting economic growth in Africa with solar energy'. If you find it great, please also share it with your friends. Thank you very much.
Greetings my Colleague ,
Thank you for participating in that great event , it was a great nice Journey , but the best thing of it is meeting good friends here , I hope you achieve your dreams & good luck with your Idea.
thanks again & best wishes for you.
Ahmed
Hello,
This entrepreneurship-campus platform has been amazing it has enabled us to see all the enthusiasts and to share our passion and experiences to learn from each other. Good luck with your work and wishing you all the success on your journey. Please try to keep in touch; this is important to me as I find this inspirational.
I appreciate all your votes, valuable feedback, advice, and suggestions. For me it has helped me to improve my ideas and also helps me to win and learn from the ideas that you have given me.
Best of Luck! And keep it up
Kindest regards
If i had the chance I would say let all the ideas be in the finals but my advice is, beyond YCEC we should continue to develop our ideas and make the world a better place through what we have. For me Money is synonymous with IMPACT. The more people we impacted with our idea the more money we have and more better the world becomes.
God bless us all. Thanks to you all for voting and commenting on my idea as I did voted for yours too.
CHEER
Hello everyone,
Now we are reaching the end of the competition. I want to thank everyone who have been voting and commenting on my ideas and interest in helping support GU.
As all of you said, a visual universal language is needed for this continuously developing society. I am trying my best to launch my Gadaa Universe with the help of you and your constructive comments. We will do whatever it takes to exceed your expectations.
Best of Luck! And keep it up
Kind regards
Hello My Friend!
Thank you for being here all this while. Your dreams are valid and your project is very viable. Keep thriving and best will keep coming your way.
Best of Luck.
Thank you very much Amit,
As the competition draws to an end. I want to use this opportunity to specially thank everyone that have supported my idea so far (and that includes you), your contributions and criticism are well appreciated.
Thanks again and best wishes
Seth Thomas
CISTEM
Hello,
Being a part of India's well known Entrepreneurship Cell of the most prestigious engineering college in India, I have interacted with many startup enthusiasts, have got to know how they think and what are some qualities that set them apart from the ones who are not able to see their idea through. Reading through your idea, I have realised that your idea has that spark which can help it become a successful venture. Coupled with its aim to help the society achieve its goals sustainably, your idea can be something quite helpful for the same.
But before it's implementation, you need to do a "pre-mortem" check on how it can fail. This would prepare you for any uncalled-for circumstances and help you prepare for them accordingly.
Lastly, I would like you to have a look at our idea, GreenSpace, and share your views about the same.
Wishing you the best,
Team GreenSpace.
Hello dear members of the entrepreneurship community,
I hope you will join us too and learn the GU universal communication system and the Gadaa system practices when the platform and the system implementations are complete and fully ready for use. This work is still under development. I will let you know once it is finished.
Please keep your constructive comments. Your feedback is important! Many thanks to all contributors!
Thank you for supporting GU project. We will notify you as soon as the platform is live.
Best of Luck!
Dear Entrepreneur,
It's a new day and few days to the end of the competition. It has been nice and encouraging having you here, on this platform. I wish to appreciate you.
Best of Luck!
hiii,
its a pleasure to have you around as you are trying to improve the society somehow.Congratulations for all the hard work you have done so far.
Bests Regards for your project...
hiii,
its a pleasure to have you around as you are trying to improve the society somehow.Congratulations for all the hard work you have done so far.
Bests Regards for your project...
Hello Great Mind!
Thank you for your support to AfricEnergy so far. I appreciate your kind words, positive remarks and contribution on my idea.
As you continue to progress in your quest for the improvement of the World, I wish you success and breakthrough.
Best of Luck!
Hello,
To all the people who are asking how to join once the GU platform goes live, all you need to do is to create a free account. Please keep an eye out on the website and my social media pages at: http://gadaauniverse.com/
Kind regards
Hello Great Mind,
You have come a long way with this competition and I want to congratulate you for the resilience you have proven so far. I tell you what? It's not going to go unrewarded.
Bill Gates has said that "As we look into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others." I totally agree with the successful software developer!
With that, I want to honestly congratulate you once more for been a leader, especially such that will empower others!
You're relevant and I wish you the best with your project.
I wish that we could network beyond the competition,
Kindest regards,
Seth Thomas
CISTEM
([email protected])
Hello,
There are just a few days before the end of this stage of the competition and I want to congratulate you for all your effort you put into. All these ideas came from brilliant minds and I am sure the best one will win. I hope you will continue this idea and make impact for the local community and why not for all the world.
Best regards,
Andrei
Dear community member,
As the competition deadline is approaching near, we would like some feedback regarding our idea, some ways by which we can tweak it and make it a little better and ready for future execution.
(follow this link https://www.entrepreneurship-campus.org/ideas/12/5961/comments)
Please vote and support our idea.
Thank you in advance.
Team GreenSpace
Hello Amit!
The provision of single packaged sanitary pads for ladies to combat the excessive expenditure for bulk purchases, is the major goal of your idea. What may be the challenges you believe you may encounter when implementing your idea?
Thank you.
My dear social entrepreneur:
1) What a nice proposal! And equally impactful initiative. I was discussing the various ideas and projects in my home and yours was one of the proposals that we discussed. Congratulations and keep it up. I had a couple of questions and was wondering if you could please explain the concept in more detail.
2) I have also submitted an idea EDU-CELL from Afghanistan. Would you be kind enough to please see it and ask me any Questions if you have? Thanks in advance
Greetings and Thanks to You.
S. KOOFI
Hello
As we are about to the very end of this competition I give you a bit of encouragement and yet the fact. The competition may reach to an end but the efforts you have shown to your community is great and long lasting, People may come and go but ideas stays forever. This platform is like a family or a classroom where we share all our strength and experience to solve Community challenges.
Your idea is real life touching and I hope you're making more good progress to take it into its full potential no matter what challenge you may face..Never give up.
You may wish to share your experience in my idea
ZERO HUNGER IS POSSIBLE FOCUSING FROM LOCAL COMMUNITY LEVEL
Best of luck!
Uledi Kimbavala
"ZERO HUNGER IS POSSIBLE"
Hello Champion!
According to Wednesday's Inspiration from Youth Citizenship Entrepreneurship Competition: Don't wish it were easy, wish you were better.
Champion, we should always keep forging ahead, refining ourselves and ideas until we improve the world.
Best of Luck!
Hello
As we are about to the very end of this competition I give you a bit of encouragement and yet the fact. The competition may reach to an end but the efforts you have shown to your community is great and long lasting, People may come and go but ideas stays forever. This platform is like a family or a classroom where we share all our strength and experience to solve Community challenges.
Your idea is real life touching and I hope you're making more good progress to take it into its full potential no matter what challenge you may face..Never give up.
You may wish to share your experience in my idea
ZERO HUNGER IS POSSIBLE FOCUSING FROM LOCAL COMMUNITY LEVEL
Best of luck!
Uledi Kimbavala
"ZERO HUNGER IS POSSIBLE"
Hi,
After going through your idea, I firmly believe that you can successfully convert it to an executable project and help the society grow in a sustainable manner. I wish you the best for the same.
I would really appreciate if you could go through my idea as well(follow this link https://www.entrepreneurship-campus.org/ideas/12/5961/comments). Our idea deals with covering an otherwise unused rooftop of a building with green plants, and using that space for a multitude of activities. This would have various positive effects on the environment and also the society in general.
Thank you
Team GreenSpace
Hello Amit,
Your idea is awesome! I love the motivation and the passion with which you're moving and just want to encourage you to continue. All we need is just a little more push to make our dreams come true!
Be encouraged and do more!
I believe that this will turn out to be an awesome innovation that will transform not just your country but the world at large! I fully support your idea and wish you the best.
I look forward to support and comment on my idea "Eradicating Poverty and Unemployment via Teens Empowerment."
Thanks a lot,
Seth
Hello Amit,
Your idea is awesome! I love the motivation and the passion with which you're moving and just want to encourage you to continue. All we need is just a little more push to make our dreams come true!
Be encouraged and do more!
I believe that this will turn out to be an awesome innovation that will transform not just your country but the world at large! I fully support your idea and wish you the best.
I look forward to support and comment on my idea "Eradicating Poverty and Unemployment via Teens Empowerment."
Thanks a lot,
Seth
Hi Amit,
Thank you very much for you comment, suggestion and humble advice. I really do appreciate your opinion.
Best regards,
Shuhra Khoofi from IDEA'S "Edu-Cell"
An Awesome Day to You, Dear Campus Colleague,
Cheeking through your idea and seeing it progress in this competition leaves me motivated and inspired that with us, our planet will become better and flourish in goodness and development desired by every human being with dreams and aspirations. To keep you moving and staying on in face of challenges as growing Entrepreneurs, it is my pleasure to share this link with you, "7 MOVIES Every Entrepreneur Should Watch", copy and paste this link to view; youtube.com/watch?v=s3x-_yRRUrk
All the best to you in you Idea!
Cheers
Anita Mbah.
Dear Amit
I hope you're making good progress whether the competition is on progress or not this idea of yours should make more progress towards its implementation. Congulatulation for the efforts you're making. Never give up.
Hi,
Thank you if you have already commented my idea Path To Knowledge. If not, I invite you kindly to do it at: https://www.entrepreneurship-campus.org/ideas/12/5633/ I would really appreciate your opinion.
Best regards,
Andrei
Thank you Amit.
Having you around is very encouraging and wonderful. I wish you success on your journey and you should always expect the best coming your way.
You may like to see my idea, AfricEnergy, for comments and support.
Cheers.
Hi
This is very interesting idea as it real touch both good health care and socioeconomic issues. Congulatulation for the efforts and good progress you have just shown
All the best.
Hello
Congulatulation for this idea. You real observed for quit sometimes to discover the hidden opportunity in this idea. It bring positive impact towards gender equality and can help in employment creation.
All the best.
Hello Amit!
Your idea is really innovative and interesting. The packaging on single pad will be accessible to everyone, including those in the rural communities.
I have a suggestion, it is true that the single package can be accessible but many ladies prefer the bulk package due to the ease for portability.
I wish you success and you may stop by on my idea to add your contribution.
Best of luck!
GadaaUniverse[GU] would like to thank you for your passionate support. We would like to keep on developing our ideas. Please dont hesitate to let us know how we can improve.
please read and give some suggestions or comment GUs idea GadaaUniverse[GU]-Gadaa Universal Communication System and GU-Fair too if you havent done so already. At:
https://www.entrepreneurship-campus.org/ideas/12/6846/comments/
We really appreciate your contribution and would be glad to hear your advice and opinion.
Keep up the good work!
Kind regards!
Dear Amit
You have a unique idea as it focus to both community health care and Social well being. Congulatulatiins for your efforts. All the best
Never give up.
Hello,
I invite you kindly to comment my idea Path To Knowledge. I would be glad to hear your advice. I have written this message after I commented almost all ideas and projects and probably yours too. I am deeply sorry if this message bothered you, but everyone on this platform wants to go to the finals with his/her idea and makes all it is possible to get there. Maybe not all the actions are fair. Some participants copies the same meaningless message and paste it to all ideas. I just do marketing. Again, I am sorry if this message disturbed you.
Kindest regards,
Andrei
Hello,
This is a very impressive idea and it will surely be beneficial for all the young minds looking for an opportunity.
It looks promising and executable
Congratulations for all your efforts and for your project.
Good luck
Regards
Shuhra Koofi.
Hi Amit,
Good idea! I appreciate your effort to trying to change the world for the better.I hope you will keep working for this nobel cause even if you dont get recognized inn this poject.
Wish you the best of luck in this competition.
best regards.
Hi Amit,
Good idea! I appreciate your effort to trying to change the world for the better.
Wish you the best of luck in this competition.
Sincerely yours,
Roza Gunes Bayrak
Hi Amit,
I really love the passion with which you put this up, especially for the fact that you want to impact the lives of young girls.
Pads that empower will turn out to be a great project indeed, I fully support this idea and wish you the best.
It's actually disheartening to know how terribly the "high cost" of this product have impacted your community. I see you creating a lasting solution.
I wish you the very best with this idea.
Kindest regards,
Seth
Also in the same spirit I'd love that you read through my idea and kindly give your support too.
Find it @www.entrepreneurship-campus.org/ideas/12/6567
Thanks once more