Ladies without plastic - Key to reduce our carbon footprints 👣
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome to tenth day of our environmental challenge Women Without Plastic - Key to reduce our carbon footprints!
Amenorrhea is when a girl’s menstrual bleeding (period) doesn’t occur. Primary amenorrhea is when the first menstrual bleeding at puberty doesn’t occur by age 15. Delayed puberty in girls occurs when breasts don't develop by age 13 or menstrual periods do not begin by age 16.
Although most girls get their first period when they're around 12, our today's guests have already reached 14 years of age and are still not menstruating.~
Interview with Georgina
Good afternoon young lady!
Good afternoon.
What is your name?
My name is Georgina.
How old are you?
I'm 14 years old.
Which of these pads do you use?
None of them.
Why?
Because I'm not menstruating yet.
Oh, haven't you started menstruating yet?
Not yet.
Is this normal to happen in your family?
Yes.
How old do girls start menstruating in your family?
With 16 years of age.
Who started menstruating at the age of 16 in your family?
My mother and my sisters.
Is this natural to happen in your family? Have you ever consulted a doctor to find out why you have late menstruation?
No, we didn't consult the doctor.
If your mom didn’t get their period until they were 15 or older, chances are that being a late bloomer runs in your family. That may especially be true if your aunts, grandmothers, and cousins also started menstruating only after they were well into high school.
Girls usually start their periods between 10 and 16 years of age. Most girls get their first period when they're around 12. It’s a sign that your body is maturing, so that one day, if you want to, you should be able to have a baby.
Interview with Vilcya
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Hey, good afternoon!
Good afternoon!
What is your name?
My name is Vilcya.
Vicya how old are you?
I'm 14 years old.
Okay, can you tell us which of these pads you use?
Well, I don't use any.
Why?
Because I haven't started menstruating yet.
oh, 14 years old, and still not menstruating?
Yes it's true.
Are these cases common in your family?
Yes.
At what age do women usually start menstruating in your family?
Women in my family start menstruating at the age of 17.
Seriously?
Yes Yes,
OK thanks.
How does climate affect your menstrual cycle?
While climate change does not directly affect your period, it results in a lot of other changes that can throw your cycle off-balance: changes in your food habits, differences in your exercise patterns, increased levels of stress. Moreover, many factors that affect the timing menarche in girls could be affected by climate change.
Research from climatology was incorporated to describe how climate change events, including increased hurricanes, avalanches/mudslides/landslides, and extreme weather events could alter the age of menarche by disrupting food availability or via increased toxin/pollutant release. These perturbations in the timing of menarche are likely to increase the disease burden for women in four key areas: mental health, fertility-related conditions, cardiovascular disease, and bone health. In summary, the climate does have the potential to impact women’s health through perturbation in the timing of menarche and this, in turn, will affect women’s risk of disease in future.
Women without plastic - Key to reduce our carbon footprints 👣
Greetings for the day!
Welcome to the ninth day of the Green Menstruation Challenge!
In the long run, a lack of education can have several devastating impacts on a girl's life, including the possibility of child marriage, early pregnancy and vulnerability to violence and abuse.
Our program is supporting communities around the world with a life-changing skill and helping to protect the environment at the same time.
Today we have Marcelina, she has been participating actively in many of our shows, and now she is going to share with us about her hygiene preferences.
Hello!
Hi.
Please tell us which of these pads do you use?
I use this disposable pad.
Can you tell why?
Well, I use this to protect myself. Furthermore, once I have used this pad, I can easily throw it away.
Why is the cloth absorbent not your preference?
Simply because I don't like to wash.
Safe, affordable menstrual products are essential for anyone who menstruates. But around the world, millions of women, girls and people who menstruate can’t afford to buy or don’t have reliable access to the safe menstrual products they need.
The use of conventional, disposable menstrual products is harming the environment. Most sanitary pads contain up to 90% plastic, while tampons have plastic applicators and sometimes come in individual plastic wrappers. The production of plastic and improper disposal of these products is causing pollution and filling up landfills.
Period poverty, including the stigma that often surrounds menstruation, stops many people from going to school or work, leading them to miss out on their education or vital income to support themselves and their families.
Special song from Marcia
Hello, my name is Marcia, since we are experiencing difficult moments in this pandemic, I will sing a song that has always comforted me.
As the pandemic has pressed on, people have found innovative ways to come together. There have been dances of gratitude, dances with masks, dances that connect, as a way of encouraging people to dance their blues away.
Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you our dancer Marcelina!
Hello everyone! My name is Marcelina. I have not been studying since May 1, 2020 because of the covid-19, but this does not stop me from dancing.
How are you all making work under lockdown and what concerns has this crisis raised for you?
Lockdown has given us permission to reimagine what making art might look like.
Isabel Marques is our guest today, she will share a little about her hygiene preferences, and she will know the consequences of her choices.
Good morning lady!
Good Morning.
What's your name?
My name is Isabel Marques.
How old are you?
I am 28 years old.
Okay. Which of these pads do you use?
I use the disposable.
Why do you prefer this one?
Because I like it more.
Have you ever used the reusable absorbent?
No, never used it.
Wouldn't you like to try it?
I don't know, I never thought about that.
Did you know that this disposable pad contains plastics that harm the environment causing global warming?
No, I didn't know that.
For this reason, we recommend using the washable absorbent.
Okay, I'll try using the cloth pad, let's see what happens.
Well-educated girls and women have been identified as a powerful part of the solution to the climate change problem. By educating girls, you empower them to be women leaders in their families, communities, and nations “who really understand the context and the challenge.
Our Africa Educates her Campaign season 5 is on going
Green Menstruation - Webisode 7
Good evening ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome to the seventh day of our environmental challenge Women Without Plastic - Key to reduce our carbon footprints!
Greenhouse emissions
That little strip of plastic on the back of your pad that holds it in place - not only is it non-biodegradable, but it requires a huge amount of fossil fuel to manufacture.
Menstrual hygiene products emit about 15 million tonnes of greenhouse gases during the manufacturing process and can take up to 35 million barrels of oil to produce. So if you’re trying to make a greener impact on the world, it’s time to think twice about your period protection.
Our guest today is Anonymous female, she has something curious to share
Good evening!
Good evening.
Which of these two pads do you use?
I use this one, the disposable.
Why?
Because it's the easiest.
But what's easy there?
Because after using it and just take it out and throw it away.
Have you ever used the washable pad?
No.
Why?
Because after using it, I'll have to wash it, touch the blood with my hands, I think it's disgusting. I do not like.
Did you know that disposables contain plastic that pollute the environment?
I did not know.
Did you also know that this menstrual waste when thrown in the landfill causes global warming?
I didn't know either.
New options for feminine hygiene products could greatly reduce solid waste impacts and have other environmental benefits.
The average person who menstruates will spend 10 years bleeding in her lifetime! She’ll use more than 11,000 tampons or pads during this time. Imagine that piled up in front of you. Now times that by 2 billion (that’s how many women are of menstruating age right now). It’s estimated that worldwide there are around 100 billion menstrual hygiene products disposed of annually. That’s a lot of waste. And each bit of plastic could take between 500 and 800 years to decompose.
So does switching to a more sustainable method for managing your period really make a difference? Yes. It certainly does.
I’m thrilled to share that I, Sofonie Dala, have officially graduated from the 21-Day Challenge to Become the BEST YOU!
This transformative program, led by Kamil O., CEO of Most Influential 100, has elevated my life in just 21 days. I’m excited to continue my journey and strive to be the best version of myself.
This achievement marks a significant milestone for me, and I’m deeply grateful for all the support and encouragement I’ve received along the way.
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey. Here’s to the next chapter!
Stay tuned for updates on my progress.
“TO BE LIST” DECLARATION
My name is Sofonie Dala and I AM a confident, supportive, proactive leader who commits to empowering communities through sustainable development and social innovation and will create meaningful and lasting positive change for all.
This is the new me, and I would be grateful if you could support me on this journey by holding me accountable to this declaration. Your encouragement and support will mean a lot to me as I work towards these goals.
Additionally, I’m thrilled to invite you to apply for this 21-Day Challenge to become the best of you and get recognition!
We would be honored to have you join me!
Vision:To drive impactful change through sustainable development, educational empowerment, and social justice for women, girls, and marginalized communities in Angola and globally.
How It Will Change My Life:Achieving this goal will establish me as a leader in sustainable development, allowing me to influence policies and create a lasting positive impact on my community.
Receive Recognition for Community Impact:Hope to receive acknowledgment for four years of hard work to improve my
community.
○ Specific Goal: Grow Talentos Multiplus to become a leading digital startup in
Angola with headquarters abroad focusing on scientific research and
innovation.
○ How It Will Change My Life: Establishing Talentos Multiplus as a major
player will enhance my professional credibility and provide a platform for
greater societal impact.
Estou empolgada para compartilhar que eu, Sofonie Dala, acabei de me graduar no Desafio de 21 Dias para se Tornar o MELHOR VOCÊ!
Liderado por Kamil O., CEO do MIPAD 100 (Pessoas mais influentes de ascendência africana), este programa transformador, elevou minha vida em apenas 21 dias.
Estou animada para continuar essa jornada e me esforçar para ser a melhor versão de mim mesma.
Essa conquista marca um marco significativo para mim, e sou profundamente grata por todo o apoio e encorajamento que recebi ao longo do caminho.
Obrigada a todos que fizeram parte dessa jornada. Aqui está para o próximo capítulo!
Fiquem ligados para atualizações sobre meu progresso.
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