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Sewing reusable sanitary pads for refugees and vulnerable people worldwide

The Pachamama Project

Working from home (or from wherever you choose), sewing reusable, sustainable sanitary pads that we then distribute to refugees and vulnerable people around the world. Join the over 1,000 Pachamama volunteers who have joined the team since this project was set up in August 2020 and help take thousands of women and girls out of period poverty. The pads last 3-5 years. 

Full instructions and templates provided as well as fabric, on request. Our lively, warm, supportive group of volunteers shares tips and resources via our closed Facebook Group and/or local Whatsapp groups and we communicate regularly on email with newsletters and updates.

What skills do I need?

Access to a sewing machine and some spare time. That’s it!

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
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Details

Volunteer from home whenever it suits you.

Register your interest
  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Refugees
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Creativity
  • Details
  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
  • Expenses reimbursed
    Fabric supplied and postage reimbursed on request
  • Training provided
    Support given if required

Email: [email protected]

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Voluntary Action Surrey East Ltd (VASE) is a registered charity 1137664 and a company limited by guarantee registered with Companies House. Registered Company Number 07313570.

Registered office address – VASE, The Community Hub, 1st Floor Library Building, 14 Gresham Road, Oxted, RH8 0BQ

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