David Dean, in his capacity of Rotary Foundation Stewardship Chair, District 9685 (2020-2021)
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Geena Dunne fromThe Cova Project.
Geena Dunne is the CEO and Founder of The Cova Project. She began her pursuit to combat period poverty in 2018, after living in Namibia and witnessing, firsthand, the unaffordability of basic sanitary products for many women around the world. Geena has created a network of women (and some incredible men) across the globe, who share a passion for menstrual health and strive for equality. She believes in sustainable solutions that are community-run and hopes that with a little bit of education and collaboration, period poverty can be an issue of the past.
The Cova Project is an Australian registered charity that provides safe sanitary care to girls in developing communities across Africa, by donating reusable menstrual cups and providing menstrual health education. The Cova Project exists to bridge the school attendance gap between girls and boys, due to menstruation, as well as to empower women of all ages. To date, The Cova Project has distributed 6,500 menstrual cups, to girls from low-income communities. Currently operating in four countries, with a focus on sustainable solutions, The Cova Project is in the business of providing access, education and dignity.
