Nyango Pads – Dignified, Healthy, and Eco-Friendly Menstrual Care for Every Woman in Cameroon

Locally made, affordable, and sustainable pads made from Banaa fibers, created by women for women.

Nyango Pads – Dignified, Healthy, and Eco-Friendly Menstrual Care for Every Woman in Cameroon

Locally made, affordable, and sustainable pads made from Banaa fibers, created by women for women.

“Disposable pads harm the environment “

The Challenge of Period Poverty

Every month, millions of girls and women in Cameroon lack access to safe and affordable menstrual products. Period poverty limits education, independence, and well-being. Disposable pads harm the environment and waste valuable resources.

Girls
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In Cameroon miss school during their periods due to lack of products.
Pads
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Used by one woman in her lifetime – each takes 500–800 years to decompose.

Price
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For women earning the minimum wage in Cameroon, buying menstrual products can consume up to 6% of their monthly income.

Our Mission

Dignity

Provide products that respect women’s bodies and privacy.

Health

Promote safe menstrual hygiene and reduce infection risks.

Strength

Support women’s empowerment and independence.

Future

Invest in sustainable, locally sourced materials.

Solidarity & Inclusion

Make products accessible to all women and build a supportive network

Stronger Together

Nyango Pads: A Sustainable Solution

Eco-friendly, affordable, and locally made sanitary pads from banana fibers. Fully biodegradable, they support women’s health, create jobs in Cameroon, and promote menstrual hygiene education while empowering communities.

Our Approach

Nyango Pads: Eco-friendly sanitary pads made from banana fibers.

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Local Production

Decentralized manufacturing units in Cameroon.

02

Community Engagement

Awareness campaigns with schools, NGOs, and women’s groups.

03

Eco-Responsibility

Sustainably sourced, fully biodegradable raw materials.

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Global Connection

Building bridges between France and Cameroon for funding, expertise, and solidarity.

Our Goals (2025–2027)

Provide affordable eco-friendly menstrual products, and reduce plastic waste in Cameroon.

Hi, I’m Carine. With an MBA in Corporate Finance and 15 years of experience as a financial controller, I chose to dedicate my skills to a social and ecological mission. Through Project Nyango pads, I’m building a bridge between France and Cameroon to empower women, create local jobs, and ensure menstrual health is a right, not a privilege.
Launch first production site in Cameroon
80%
Train 50+ women in production & entrepreneurship
85%
Reach 10,000 girls & women with affordable pads
90%
Prevent tons of plastic waste from polluting the environment
90%

Made from banana fibers, Nyango Pads are more than just sanitary pads.

They embody our vision:

Each pad is not just a product—it’s a tool for social transformation, powered by the strength of Cameroonian women and reinforced by international partnership.

Hi, I’m Carine.

With an MBA in Corporate Finance and over 15 years of experience as a financial controller, I chose to dedicate my expertise to a mission that truly matters: social equity and ecological responsibility. Through Project Nyango Pads, I empower women, create sustainable local jobs, and make menstrual health a fundamental right—not a privilege. Nyango Pads is managed by a local women’s cooperative in Cameroon, driving social and ecological impact projects. This hybrid structure enables us to:Nyango Pads is managed by a local women’s cooperative in Cameroon, driving social and ecological impact projects. This hybrid structure enables us to:

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Insights & Impact

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