Descriptions

Sanitary pad vending and burning machine is a self-service technology used for dispensing sanitary pad against acceptance of coins. It is also used for disposal (burning) of used sanitary pads in a hygienic way using the incinerator.

Due to lack of sanitary facilities in schools, it was found that girls were hesitant to attend school when menstruating due to fear of leakage and blood stains on clothes. They skipped school days to avoid humiliation of being seen by others. Adding to the problems were lack of proper disposal system, broken lock/doors of toilets, lack of water and bucket.