“Our aim is to provide period underwear for girls in need so they can attend school with dignity.”
— Baljit S. (Founder & Global Lead, TULIP)
The Problem.
Cost & Accessibility
Girls cannot afford sanitary pads and do not have access to them in rural areas.
School Attendance
Girls miss up to 3 months of school a year to lack of menstrual products.
Loss of Opportunity
Frequent school absences lead to girls falling behind, missing opportunities and eventually dropping out of school.
The Solution.
Give back Dignity
Girls don't have to wear towels or old socks when on their period.
Provide Reusable Underwear
Girls get to own reusable sanitary underwear that that is safe and sustainable.
Give Back Time
Girls don't have to miss up to 3 months of school a year.
The Impact.
2024
Launched the first 10, 000 reusable period underwear in South Africa.
2025
Expand to more countries that include Canada, US, India, and Philippines.
2026
Reach 50,000 girls around the world with access to period underwear.
2027
Crossed 100,000 girls reached across 15 countries.
2028
Girls provided underwear attended at least 3 more months of school days per year
2029
Reaching almost 500,000 girls with period underwear.
2030
Reaching all the goals of Tulip distribution to girls in need.
Lack of access to menstrual products prevents girls in marginalized regions from attending school regularly, negatively impacting their educational pursuits and future. With your help we can work together to give them back dignity and education and hope of a promising future.
Baljit Sidhu
Baljit Sidhu is the founder and global lead at Tulip. A passionate advocate for women's rights and dignity. With a strong commitment to addressing the issue of period poverty, Baljit launched TULIP in Cape Town, South Africa, with the vision of giving back dignity and opportunities to girls facing menstrual challenges.
Driven by her desire to make a difference, Baljit has dedicated herself to empowering marginalized communities by providing sustainable reusable period underwear to girls in need. Under her leadership, TULIP has embarked on a mission to distribute 10,000 period underwear to regions in need, with a bold ambition of reaching 500,000 girls by the year 2030.
Baljit's unwavering dedication to the cause of menstrual equity has inspired countless individuals and communities to join the movement towards a future where no one has to face the indignity of period poverty. Her advocacy and leadership continue to drive positive change, making a profound impact on the lives of girls and women around the globe.
