... to find this man and his story utterly inspirational?

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Please read here. It is quite long, but the title will intrigue you - The Indian sanitary pad revolutionary

I would probably re-name it "Necessity is the mother of invention"

I read it earlier today and was struck - his story will stay with me for a long time. A truly good person whose actions have had far-reaching effects.

He overcame so much - poverty, lack of education, ridicule, ostracism, and his invention is now empowering women, not only in their personal health, but giving them jobs, and the opportunity to send their own children to school.

And he is not interested in profiting from this. So humbling!

It is an amazing story. I think he should get an honorary knighthood. Shall we start a petition for that?

The statistics of how lack of decent sanitary products affects women's health and education are staggering aren't they?

I have to say, it's something I've often wondered about. Same with nappies too.

Amazing how something so small and simple can transform the lives of so many women. Brilliant, dedicated man.

What an awesome man. It takes some serious dedication to wear a fake womb and he's achieved something amazing despite all the challenges

He is very inspirational. And it has made me think how much I take for granted with regard to periods!

A really inspirational story. I won't take basic hygiene for granted again.

Oh, I've read this before, I think he's fantastic.

It makes you realise how much we take for granted, or I do anyway

YANBU. Sanitary provision in poorer countries is something that has always played on my mind after reading about the lack of it years ago and the superstitions around menstruating. He is inspiring, an amazing man.

Good thread. I saw it on BBC website and wondered if anyone would mention it.

Marvelous story.I'm in tears, what an amazing man.

I saw this earlier. Inspirational but utterly depressing figures about the risks of rubbish sanpro.

Also thought that mooncups would be brilliant if cost is an issue but I imagine that there might be many cultural barriers to this in many poor countries that I know nothing of.

Such an amazing guy

I read this and had to wipe away a tear at the end.
A true inspiration. He deserves an honour.

I am feeling all warm and fuzzy after that thank you OP for posting this, what an amazing human bean.

I read this earlier today and I thought it was amazing on every level. From solving a problem to helping women earn their own money. It would make a great film!

Just saw this and did a search to see if there was a thread. So inspirational!

So glad you posted this; what an amazing story - I'm just speechless, everything he went through just to help women, in a country where women are regarded as disposable. Definitely think someone will make it into a film!!

I know - what a truly fantastic man. I read the story earlier today and wondered if it would appear on MN .