Bina Products
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Company Description
Bina Products is an Ethiopian women-led social enterprise producing affordable, eco-friendly sanitary pads made from locally sourced enset plant fiber. By combining material science innovation with traditional knowledge, Bina addresses period poverty, reduces plastic waste, and strengthens local livelihoods through sustainable, community-based manufacturing.
Team
Bina Products is led by Fayza, Founder and CEO, a materials science engineer driving product innovation and social impact. The multidisciplinary team includes specialists in biomedical engineering, medical research, production and logistics, branding, digital marketing, and community engagement. Together, the team combines technical expertise with grassroots implementation to scale sustainable menstrual health solutions across Ethiopia.
Countries of Operation
Ethiopia
Ownership of Company
Local Company (100% Ethiopian ownership)
Number of years since incorporated
2 Years
Stage
Early Venture
Annual Revenue (in EUR)
EUR 0 – 10,000
Number of employees
1–10
Project Pitch
Bina Products delivers a locally manufactured, biodegradable alternative to imported plastic-based sanitary pads, addressing both menstrual health challenges and environmental pollution. Using enset plant fiber, an abundant Ethiopian resource, Bina produces safe, absorbent, and culturally appropriate menstrual products designed for low-income and underserved communities.
The business operates as a hybrid social enterprise. Revenue is generated through B2B and B2C sales of disposable and reusable pads to pharmacies, NGOs, institutions, and urban and peri-urban consumers. Profits are reinvested to subsidize free or low-cost distribution to schoolgirls and vulnerable women through partnerships with schools, government offices, NGOs, and public health programs.
Operations are locally anchored. Enset fiber is sourced from smallholder farmers, while production is carried out by trained women and local tailors, creating employment and skills development opportunities. Distribution is managed through retail outlets, community organizations, and humanitarian partners. This integrated model ensures financial sustainability, measurable social impact, and environmental responsibility while positioning Bina as a scalable solution to menstrual health challenges in Ethiopia and beyond.
Total Project Cost (in EUR)
EUR 200,000
Financing needs (in EUR)
EUR 200,000
Type of financing needed
Grant
Planned allocation of fundraising capital
Expansion (expanding an existing activity)