Izzy V., who brought 50 donated GladRags with her to Nepal, emailed us about how the girls received their new pads. Want to help other girls and women across the world? Click here to learn about our current donation program.

I recently returned from a few months in Nepal... and my girls were so happy (in private) to receive the pads. I know for them it is a huge relief to not have to rely on future volunteers for disposables. Two of the girls [note from GladRags: we decided only to use their first initial] wrote thank you's which are quite tattered, so if you do not mind I will transcribe them -

Dear GladRags,
Hi, I am S. I live in an Orphanage. My orphanage is named NWCSS. I read in class 7. I like red colour. In future I would like to be a teacher. My birthday is October 28th.
At last I would like to say that! Thank you!
(S, age 13)

Dear GladRags,
I am R. from orphanage. I read in grade 8. My best color is red and I would like to a singer in my future. My birthday is June 28th. At last I would like to say that I thank you (for those things)*.

(R, age 14, * words in parenthesis were crossed out however i found it a bit funny myself, so why not include it.)

This is Izzy again! I am so thankful for your generosity, and while the girls were shy about receiving their gift, I could see that they were grateful. I did follow up a few times just with a simple inquiry of how the pads were working, and the response was positive.

A second orphanage I work with also has a women's sewing program that they started just as I was leaving. I am thinking that maybe when I return reusable pads could be a project for them to think about.

I cannot say thank you enough, and as I have said before, if anyone from your company ever wants a tour of Nepal just let me know!