About

WHERE REEMI BEGAN

Reemi started with two long distance friends, and their regular phone calls about periods and menstruation. Through their collective work in health care and international development, they knew that women's health was not being prioritised. And it dawned on them that if periods were inconvenient in places where there are many resources available, then what was it really like for those with less or even no resources?

This led to exploring how people in developing countries dealt with their menstruation. In 2017, they went on their first research trip across India, Bangladesh and Nepal, meeting with people who were tackling these questions, so that they could better understand the issue. During this time, they discovered information that was more shocking than they realised or could comprehend. 

WHERE WE'RE GOING

At Reemi, we started a social enterprise because we want every person to have access to menstrual health education and sustainable menstrual products. All of our profit go towards helping people who do not have access to menstrual health education or sustainable, culturally appropriate and affordable products. 

​We want to be part of the conversation in what it means to be both loving and inclusive of our bodies.

HOW WE'RE DOING IT

We believe in partnering with local organisations - building on from what they are already doing and complementing their work with what they tell us they need, so we can achieve greater goals together. We believe that Reemi is creating change. We are engaging in cross-sector partnerships that are effective and long lasting. Our approach is collaborative, partnering across the garment industry with apparel brands, manufacturing partners and people working in the factories.​

By developing innovative menstrual products and education, we’re helping provide access to sustainable, culturally appropriate and hygienic solutions.​

Reemi is a part of shifting the conversation to address challenges in menstrual health and tackling what has been a taboo so that everyone can thrive and fully participate in society.