Atlas Vending and Libresse® Malaysia addresses period poverty.Atland Vending collaborates with Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and Libresse Malaysia to offer free sanitary product dispensing equipment to the less fortunate.Atlas Vending is working with Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, the MP for Bandar Tun Razak and Libresse Malaysia, to use creativity and compassion to address the current issue of period poverty.
The goal of Atlas Vending’s free sanitary product dispensing machines is to empower impoverished women to take charge of their menstrual health with dignity and confidence.Period poverty in Malaysia is characterized by a lack of basic sanitation facilities, couples who are not aware of menstrual hygiene, and restricted access to safe and hygienic menstrual products, according to Amy Gan, vice president of marketing at Etika Sdn Bhd, who was speaking on behalf of Atlas Vending.
Many people are unaware of neighborhoods where women and girls can’t afford sanitary goods, which often leads to school absences on menstruation days,” Gan said.
Our creative solution protects users’ privacy and dignity by dispensing free period packs using a card access system. We want to remove obstacles to menstruation product access, especially for underprivileged populations, by utilizing technology and social responsibility,” Gan stated.
In order to guarantee efficient outreach, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM HCTM will also install a machine. Through this effort, a card redeemable for a monthly complimentary sanitary pad pack will be sent to the hospital.Gan also expressed his sincere gratitude to Libresse Malaysia and the Constituency of Bandar Tun Razak for their unwavering cooperation and support.”Libresse®, a top brand in feminine protection, offers women convenient access to high-quality sanitary products that offer optimal security and protection.
Gan emphasized the significance of their continued efforts, saying, “Together, we are making significant strides towards a future where no one is held back by the lack of safe and secure menstrual hygiene products.”For period poverty and stigma in Malaysia to be effectively addressed, concrete, implementable steps are needed.The results show that the normalization of periods has not yet reached its full potential, underscoring the necessity of creating a secure space where women and girls may cope with their menstrual difficulties fearlessly and without shame.
“Assisting the B40 group, our target demographic, is critical,” Wan Azizah stated at the pilot programme’s debut at SMSS.”We’re determined not to abandon these young girls and women. In order for young women to know how to effectively care for themselves during their periods, it’s time to eradicate the stigma associated with menstruation, she continued.Wan Azizah emphasized that “children should not have to miss school to avoid the embarrassment of not being able to afford to buy a pad,” further highlighting the seriousness of the situation that people confront. Furthermore, nobody ought to have to decide between providing for their family’s needs and purchasing sanitary items for their wives or daughters.
Vinda Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s commercial director, Yapp Pau Ling, stated in the interim that the company “will continue our commitment to support women during their period as a brand leader in the area of feminine hygiene.”According to Gan, the vending machines were a long-term answer for women and girls from disadvantaged backgrounds.”We hope to install more Atlas Vending machines like this with free sanitary products in areas where those experiencing hardship can easily and simply access them right across Malaysia through partnerships and support from government bodies and corporate partners,” Gan said in closing.
Source : FMT
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