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Tampons that change the world, one period at a time

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SHEVA, a startup that sells feminine hygiene products for a cause and dispels menstrual stigma and promotes women’s empowerment with every click. SHEVA is also a community working to empower girls in developing countries. With every purchase, the company gives a month’s supply of sanitary pads to a girl in need, and works to educate her about her body and her rights.

“I believe girls are the most powerful forces in changing a community,” Marisabel Ruiz, CEO and founder of SHEVA, tells Mashable. “But a lot of girls in developing countries do not have access to basic sanitary protection. Every time they have their periods, they miss school or don’t go to work. Every month, it’s like their lives stop.“





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