Following the first competition in 2012/2013, the Award is again on the lookout for appropriate technologies to improve basic supply in crucial areas. Here is one of the winners from the Award in 2012. The MakaPads won a prize in the healthcare category.

1. © Siemens Stiftung 2015.
empowering people. Award: 2nd
Prize-Winner 2012 – MakaPads
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2. © Siemens Stiftung 2015.
2nd prize 2012: MakaPads – Locally-made
biodegradable sanitary pads

3. © Siemens Stiftung 2015.
2nd prize 2012: MakaPads – Locally-made biodegradable sanitary
pads
MakaPads are sanitary pads made from papyrus and paper waste. MakaPads
protect women from health problems and discrimination and can help to reduce
the high rate of early school leavers among girls.
Contact:
Moses Musaazi
Technology for Tomorrow Limited - Uganda
www.t4tafrica.co
info@t4tafrica.co

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empowering people. Award 2015
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