#512 - Physics teacher invents a product that keeps African girls in school - Brenda Birrell

from Inventors Helping Inventors · host Alan Beckley

Alan interviews Brenda Birrell. While in Africa with the Global Uplift Project, Brenda Birrell learned many girls dropped out of school because they had no access to menstrual pads during their periods. She invented pads that were reusable, washable and affordable for these girls - helping them to stay in school and have careers. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.TGUP.org

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