GAiN summer interns preparing LuoPad materials at the Mount Joy, Lancaster Country Logistics Center last August. The two women are Kayla Moses from Virginia Commonwealth University, and Kara-Elise Mcgill from Kutztown University.
Did you know that most girls in developing countries will miss 20% of the school year because of their period and most women are not able to leave home to work to support families during menstruation? You can join other area residents in helping to break this “curse” and assist to free these women.
On Saturday, April 23 from 1-5 pm at Willowdale Chapel in Kennett Square volunteers will be creating LuoPads. LuoPads are washable feminine pads that are part of a “LuoPack” of women’s hygiene items (6 LuoPads, 2 pair of underwear, a washcloth, washing instructions, a waterproof bag, all in a privacy bag).
These meet a huge need for women and girls in refugee camps and remote areas who, because they lack access to hygiene items, must stay home from work or school, significantly limiting their opportunities.
In the days leading up to Saturday, April 23, volunteers will be collecting the flannel and towel material needed to make the LuoPads.
Then, the afternoon of April 23, volunteers will gather to simply trace and cut the material to prepare “Sewing Kits” so that those who know how to sew can focus on what they do best. Some sewers will be on hand to demonstrate how the pads are put together, and there will be “snap machines” to complete some of the pads. However, the main activity is simply tracing around a template onto the flannel or towel material and cutting it out.
Everyone is welcome to participate without any financial expectation, but please consider a donation of $1.25 per pad toward the Global Aid Network LuoPad program being held at Willowdale Chapel, 675 Unionville Rd., Kennett Square, PA 19348. Global Aid Network (GAIN) is a Christian humanitarian organization that helps others by addressing the most basic physical needs of people: water, food, health, and compassion. Learn more at http://www.gainusa.org/get-involved/engagement/engage-luopads/, or call 484-574-4013 or 610-316-5626.
