Many girls in rural areas cannot afford sanitary pads and have no access to safe menstrual products.
Girls miss as much as three months of school each year due to lack of menstrual health supplies.
Frequent school absences cause girls to fall behind academically, miss opportunities, and eventually drop out entirely.
— Baljit S. (Founder & Global Lead, TULIP)
Girls don't have to wear towels or old socks when on their period.
Girls get to own reusable sanitary underwear that that is safe and sustainable.
Girls don't have to miss up to 3 months of school a year.
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.
Tulip launched its first 10,000 reusable period underwear in South Africa, addressing an urgent need for sustainable menstrual care in underserved communities. This landmark initiative didn’t just offer a product, it restored dignity, opened up opportunity, and sparked a movement rooted in equity. For thousands of girls, this simple garment marked the beginning of a future where their period would no longer be a barrier to school, health, or self-worth.
Building on its early success, Tulip expanded its reach into Canada, the United States, India, and the Philippines. By entering diverse global markets, the organization adapted to cultural contexts and formed partnerships with local advocates. This year signified the transformation of Tulip from a regional initiative into a truly global mission, uniting communities around the shared belief that every girl deserves access to period care, no matter where she lives.
Tulip proudly reached 50,000 girls worldwide with reusable period underwear, each pair offering not just physical comfort, but emotional relief, freedom, and self-confidence. For many of these girls, Tulip’s intervention meant an end to improvised solutions, skipped school days, and silent suffering. The program’s growing footprint was a testament to its scalability, sustainability, and power to transform individual lives through a simple, thoughtful act of care.
In just three years, Tulip grew to support over 100,000 girls across 15 countries, a powerful reflection of how collective action and compassion can create systemic change. By working with local schools, clinics, and community leaders, Tulip created a ripple effect of education and empowerment. Each girl reached became an advocate for herself and others, turning a once taboo topic into a platform for confidence, pride, and progress.
Studies revealed that girls who received Tulip's reusable underwear attended school for at least three more months each year compared to before. That increase translated into hundreds of additional classroom hours, improved grades, and higher rates of retention. Beyond education, the impact reached into social wellbeing, these girls felt less isolated, more empowered, and more engaged in their communities. Tulip’s mission was now proven not just in stories, but in measurable success.
Nearly 500,000 girls had now received Tulip’s reusable period underwear, a monumental achievement that rippled across families, schools, and nations. Each pair carried the promise of equity and opportunity, removing one of the most overlooked barriers to gender equality. With this scale, Tulip became one of the largest menstrual equity programs in the world, yet remained rooted in individual impact, one girl at a time, one story at a time, one dream at a time.
In 2030, Tulip reached its foundational goal, providing period underwear to every girl in need within its global network. This milestone symbolized more than just logistics, it marked a fundamental shift in how the world views menstrual health, girlhood, and access. With continued education, sustainable practices, and community involvement, Tulip proved that dignity is not a luxury, it's a right. The cycle of silence and shame was broken, and a generation stepped forward, free and fearless.
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