Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Rondiipsy is a project dedicated to enhancing the dignity and well-being of the girl child by providing free sanitary pads to teenagers aged 10-19 years

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Recent statistics indicate that over 80 million Nigerians are now living in multidimensional poverty. This dire situation has forced some teenagers to use rags as menstrual pads. In response, we have launched this project to rally community support and care for the girl child. Our research underscores the importance of rigorous monitoring to ensure project success. Consequently, we are incorporating a biometric system to manage and track the distribution of sanitary pads. Teenagers in secondary schools and out-of-school girls will be registered and required to clock in when receiving their pads. This system guarantees that the pads reach the intended recipients and generates valuable data for future initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of the girl child.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

1. Poverty and Well-Being: We address the pervasive issue of poverty that affects the emotional and mental well-being of the girl child. By providing free sanitary pads, we aim to alleviate some of the financial burdens that exacerbate their hardships. 2. Health Concerns: We are tackling the health problems faced by teenagers by making essential genital health products accessible. This initiative ensures that young girls can maintain proper hygiene, thereby preventing infections and other health issues. 3. Data Accuracy: Our project also resolves the problem of inaccurate data regarding teenage girls, which hinders effective planning for initiatives aimed at them. With our biometric tracking system, we collect reliable data to inform and improve future projects dedicated to supporting the girl child.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

1. Alleviating Poverty and Enhancing Well-Being: - By providing free sanitary pads, we alleviate financial burdens on families, allowing them to allocate resources to other essential needs. - This support improves the emotional and mental well-being of the girl child, fostering a sense of dignity and self-worth. 2. Improving Health: - Making essential genital health products accessible ensures that young girls can maintain proper hygiene. - This initiative prevents infections and other health issues, contributing to overall better health and well-being for teenage girls. 3. Enhancing Data Accuracy: - Our biometric tracking system ensures that we collect accurate and reliable data on teenage girls. - This data allows for better planning and implementation of future initiatives, ensuring that support is effectively directed where it is needed most.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Our project is for teenage girls between ages 10-19years who are in public schools and out of school girl childs

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-04-21

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

2

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

1

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

1. Temilade Ibekwe is a medical doctor with over 10years experience working in various government and private establishments especially in the Northern part of Nigeria. Also she is a passionate volunteer for various initiatives. 2. Adebobola Adenle is a multi- talented individual with acute business development skills. He is well vast in media operations such as social media management and content creation. He is also an experienced program coordinator for teenage boot camps around Osun state Nigeria.

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

f) Healthcare (healthcare equipment and services)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Poverty is defined as the inability to access basic human needs. By providing sanitary pads, we not only relieve the financial burden of purchasing these essential items but also free up funds for other pressing necessities.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

More free funds mean more resources available for essential needs like food, especially in families with a high number of girls.

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

Making essential genital health products accessible ensures that young girls can maintain proper hygiene.This initiative prevents infections and other health issues, contributing to overall better health and well-being for teenage girls.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

6

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

Knowing that they are safe from menstrual leaks during their cycle not only boosts the confidence of the girl child but also helps them focus better on their studies, leading to greater academic success.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

This project helps the girl child be a step closer to a leveled playing ground with their other counterparts.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Through this project, girls will have a better chance to reduce water pollution, especially those who previously used rags as menstrual pads and washed them in streams or near water sources. The provided training will promote proper pad disposal, enhancing sanitation practices and contributing to cleaner water.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

3

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

6

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

By employing City community managers, we will be creating a good job that can be done full time or alongside another venture

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

4

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

6

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

Due to the poverty index of Nigeria as compared to other countries, this project help to give an edge to indigent girls.

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

6

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

As the girls are gifted and trained to use and properly dispose sanitary pads instead of cloths and dirty rags during their menstrual period , it creates a safe and healthy environment for the communities.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

4

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

4

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

4

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

6

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

This project is open to receive support and partnership from diverse groups, race, communities and individuals

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

3

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

5

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

4

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

4

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

6

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

4

05.08 Justification

Most initiatives in this regard only send reports as evidence, we are bringing technology to aid monitoring, credibility and transparency.

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

AreaI is a formidable force in this sector but they deal majorly with educational learning while we deal with the axillary that will aid the learning.

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

Yes I am, Recently, my team and I hosted business women from all over Osun state. It was graced by the first lady of the state aswell as Mrs Funke Felix Adejumo