Physics teacher invents reusable, washable menstrual pads for African girls - Brenda Birrell

Inventors Helping Inventors

Alan interviews Brenda Birrell.

While in Africa with the Global Uplift Project, Brenda Birrell learned many girls dropped out of school because they had no access to menstrual pads during their periods.

She invented pads that were reusable, washable and affordable for these girls - helping them to stay in school and have careers.

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