VOICED : La revolucion de las toallas sanitarias

The video discusses the taboo of menstruation in India and the introduction of low-cost sanitary pads that could transform the lives of many women. It highlights the challenges women face due to high prices and lack of education, leading to the use of unhygienic alternatives. The initiative, started by a former welder, involves a machine that produces affordable sanitary pads, empowering women and promoting development. Sumathi's success story exemplifies the positive impact, as she employs women and promotes hygiene. The creator aims to expand globally, potentially creating millions of jobs and revolutionizing female hygiene.

What is one of the main reasons for the low usage of sanitary pads among women in India?

• Lack of availability

• High cost and lack of education

• Government restrictions

• Cultural acceptance

Who initiated the creation of low-cost sanitary pads in India?

• A group of women entrepreneurs

• A former welder

• An international NGO

• A government agency

What role did Sumathi play in the sanitary pad initiative?

• She was a journalist covering the story

• She was a government official supporting the initiative

• She invested in the machine and started her own brand

• She was a customer of the pads

What is the potential global impact of the sanitary pad initiative by 2020?

• It will be restricted to rural areas

• It will be available in only a few Asian countries

• It aims to reach over 50 countries

• It will be limited to India

How many jobs does the initiative aim to create worldwide?

• 1 million

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 5 million