Welcome to Nuru Women Project

Nuru Women Project is committed to addressing the dual challenges of menstrual poverty and the marginalization of visually impaired women in low-income communities. The project empowers visually impaired women by training them to produce reusable sanitary pads, offering a sustainable solution to menstrual hygiene management while also providing these women with a dignified source of income.

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Mission Statement

To empower visually impaired women through skills development, economic opportunities, and social support, enabling them to lead independent and dignified lives while contributing to their communities.

Our Vision

To create a sustainable, inclusive enterprise that serves as a model for empowering visually impaired women through innovative socially responsible business practices.

our Goals

Empowerment through Skill Development

Provide visually impaired women with essential skills in sewing, including the production of sweaters, scarves, and sanitary pads.

Economic Independence

Enable women to earn a sustainable income through the sale of handmade products and foster financial self-sufficiency. 

Social Inclusion

Promote the social inclusion and integration of visually impaired individuals within their communities. 

Sustainable Growth

Expand the project's reach and capabilities to include machine-based production and increase our impact.

We Work For:
  • SDG 1: No Poverty – Empowering women through economic independence.
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Promoting menstrual hygiene and health.
  • SDG 4: Quality Education – Offering skills training for lifelong learning.
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality – Creating an inclusive, empowering environment.
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Providing fair employment opportunities.
  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Promoting social inclusion and equality.
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Encouraging sustainable practices.
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Strengthening community and global partnerships

5% Trainings Completed

Initial training in progress; ongoing skills enhancement is in progress.

95% Production Capacity

Transition from manual to machine-based production is underway, with increased output expected.

70% Community Impact

Significant strides in social inclusion and community engagement.

Message from the founder

Dear Friends and Supporters,

I’m thrilled to share the journey of the Nuru Women Project, which began as a heartfelt idea and has grown into a transformative community force. After retiring from over 30 years in teaching, I found a new calling in supporting blind individuals, often left without essential skills for independence. By opening my home, I provided not only care but also skills training, starting with basic hand-sewing of sweaters, scarves and sanitary pads to empower them toward financial independence.

As we expanded to machine-based production, our inclusive workshop became a hub of growth and empowerment. Despite challenges, every success story reaffirms our mission. We aim to empower more visually impaired women and create a thriving community with your support.

Thank you for standing with us on this journey of empowerment and inclusion.

With gratitude,

Elizabeth Naika- Founder and Director

Nuru Women Project