Shared Knowledge
Nine solutions published on Panorama — a knowledge platform by GIZ and IUCN — documenting our methods, tools, and learnings in menstrual health, livelihoods, and sustainability.
Sparśa publishes its approaches and solutions through Panorama, a joint knowledge platform by GIZ and IUCN. The nine solutions below document our methods, tools, and learnings — freely available for anyone working on menstrual health, livelihood, and sustainability.
Sparśa: A Social and Environmental Business Model for Compostable Menstrual Pads Production in Nepal
Sparśa Business Model: Gender-responsive Entrepreneurship and Market Access
Building Networks and Relationships to Strengthen and Promote Compostable Menstrual Pad Production in Nepal
Sustainable Banana Fiber Extraction and Composting with Replicable Machine Designs
From Natural Banana Fibre to Paper: A Practical Solution Centred on Equipment Design for Small Scale Production
Defining a Good Menstrual Pad: A User-Centered R&D Process in Nepal
Engineering the Production of Compostable Menstrual Pads Using Plant-Based Fiber as the Main Absorbent Core
Journey of Community Building: Creating a Globally Adaptable Blueprint Model for Fibre Pad Manufacturing
Sparśa Ambassador Program: Youth-Led Menstrual Health Education and Stigma Reduction in Nepal