Empowering school girls with Obaa Pads
Smiling girls holding Obaa Reusable Pads kits
Handcrafting reusable sanitary pads in our workshop
Obaa Reusable Pads — handmade in Ghana
Ghanaian seamstress crafting Obaa Pads
Obaa Pad layers — organic cotton and leak-proof design

Handmade in Ghana

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Obaa
Reusable
Pads

Sustainable period care, stitched by Ghanaian women. Every pad purchased funds menstrual education and keeps a girl in school.

3-Year LifespanOrganic CottonZero Plastic Waste100% Reinvested
Our Impact
■ Handmade in Ghana■ 3-Year Lifespan■ Zero Plastic Waste■ 100% Reinvested■ School Bundles Available■ Diaspora Shipping■ Fair Wage Seamstresses■ Organic Cotton■ Handmade in Ghana■ 3-Year Lifespan■ Zero Plastic Waste■ 100% Reinvested■ School Bundles Available■ Diaspora Shipping■ Fair Wage Seamstresses■ Organic Cotton

328

Disposables replaced

Per pad over 3 years

GHS 180

Saved annually

Vs. monthly disposables

0

Plastic to landfill

100% biodegradable cotton

3 yrs

Lifespan

With proper care

Product Design

Built to Perform

Triple-Layer Core

Triple-Layer Core

Three ultra-absorbent inner layers for complete protection through every stage of your cycle.

Leak-Proof Barrier

Leak-Proof Barrier

Waterproof PUL backing prevents leaks, allowing you to move with total confidence.

Organic Cotton

Organic Cotton

Breathable, cloud-soft cotton top layer gentle on skin and free from chemicals.

3-Year Lifespan

3-Year Lifespan

One Obaa Pad replaces hundreds of disposables. Wash, dry, and reuse for years.

Shop Obaa Pads

Choose Your Pack

BEST TO TRY

Try Obaa Reusable Pads

Starter Kit

GHS 55(~USD 4)

Cycles

Try

Flow

All Sizes

  • 1 Small pad
  • 1 Medium pad
  • 1 Large pad
  • Cotton carry pouch
  • Care instruction card

Your Impact

Perfect kit to try and experience Obaa Reusable Pads

MOST POPULAR

6 Pads in a Box

Full Cycle Pack

GHS 150(~USD 10)

Cycles

Full

Flow

2S, 2M, 2L

  • 2 Small pads
  • 2 Medium pads
  • 2 Large pads
  • Menstrual hygiene manual
  • Illustrated care guide
  • Waterproof wet bag
  • Cotton carry pouch

Your Impact

Complete boxes with manual & care guide inside

BEST VALUE

For Her Entire Year

School Bundle

GHS 340(~USD 22)

Cycles

12+

Flow

All Flows

  • 10 Regular pads (240mm)
  • 5 Heavy Flow pads (300mm)
  • 3 Overnight pads (350mm)
  • Waterproof wet bag × 2
  • Cotton carry pouch
  • Illustrated care booklet
  • 1 year of peace of mind

Your Impact

Keeps 1 girl in school all year

All prices in Ghanaian Cedi (GHS). International buyers pay USD equivalent via Wise or bank transfer. Free delivery within Accra on orders over GHS 120.

Who It's For

Obaa Pads,
Every Market

For Yourself

Make the switch. Keep the savings.

One Full Cycle Pack replaces GHS 240 worth of disposables every year. In 6 months it pays for itself — and you'll never run out mid-cycle again.

For a Student

Gift a year of attendance.

Girls miss 3–5 school days monthly without reliable pads. One School Bundle covers a full academic year — so she never misses a lesson, an exam, or a chance.

NGOs & Schools

Bulk pricing. Maximum impact.

Wholesale pricing from 50 units. Custom packaging, co-branding, and a direct impact report — ideal for health drives, school programs, and community outreach.

Corporate CSR

A cause that tells your story.

Partner with NeedBe for your period poverty CSR program. We handle fulfilment, impact documentation, and co-branded storytelling. SDG 3 & 4 aligned.

Ghanaian Diaspora

Send impact back home.

Buy from anywhere in the world and we deliver directly to a school, family, or community in Ghana. Pay in USD, EUR, or GBP — we handle the rest.

Sponsor a Girl

3 years of dignity, GHS 340.

One School Bundle provides a girl with Obaa Pads for 3 full years. She'll know someone across the world believed in her education and her future.

Ghanaian seamstress handcrafting Obaa Reusable Pads in the workshop
Who Makes Them

Stitched with
Dignity

Every Obaa Pad is handmade by one of 12 seamstresses in our Ho, Volta Region workshop. They earn fair wages — 150% of local minimum — with health insurance, weekly pay, and vocational training.

12 Seamstresses

12 Seamstresses

Employed full-time with health insurance and savings support

Fair Wages

Fair Wages

150% of local minimum wage, paid weekly without delays

Skills Training

Skills Training

Vocational certification and business skills for future independence

Care Guide

Washing Made Simple

4 steps. Under 5 minutes. Automatic after your first cycle.

Cold Rinse

Step 01

Cold Rinse

Rinse immediately in cold water — hot water sets stains. 30 seconds is enough.

Gentle Wash

Step 02

Gentle Wash

Hand wash with mild soap or run a gentle machine cycle in a mesh bag.

Sun Dry

Step 03

Sun Dry

Hang in direct Ghana sunlight for 3–4 hours. UV light naturally sanitizes.

Store Dry

Step 04

Store Dry

Fold and store in your cotton pouch. Ready for the next use.

Common Concerns

Let's Address
the Myths

With proper washing and sun-drying, reusable pads are equally — or more — hygienic than disposables. UV sunlight provides natural sterilization.

The waterproof wet bag in every pack lets you fold and store a used pad discreetly until you get home. Thousands of girls use Obaa Pads at school with zero issues.

Natural cotton breathes far better than plastic disposables. A cold rinse within a few hours prevents any bacterial odour entirely.

Our triple-layer core holds up to 80ml — equivalent to a heavy-flow disposable. Layer an overnight pad for maximum protection on your heaviest days.

One Purchase.
Real Impact.

Every Obaa Pad purchased keeps a girl in school, employs a Ghanaian woman, and removes plastic from landfills. This is what conscious buying looks like.

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