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Why Rainbow Life Partners with ApiAfrique: Innovation, Impact and Dignity in Menstrual Health

by Lisa Clutterbuck 02 Aug 2025 1 comment
Women sewing reusable sanitary pads at ApiAfrique workshop in Senegal

At Rainbow Life, we believe that every product tells a story — not just of materials and craftsmanship, but of people, purpose, and impact. That’s why we choose to work with partners whose values align with ours: respect for people, the planet, and the potential for positive change.

One such partner is ApiAfrique, a remarkable social enterprise based in Senegal, West Africa.

🌿 A Shared Vision for Sustainability and Dignity

ApiAfrique was born from a simple yet powerful idea: to create sustainable solutions to everyday needs, while empowering women and reducing waste. Their flagship products — reusable sanitary pads, nursing pads, and nappies — are not only eco-friendly but life-changing for the women and families who use them.

By tackling taboos around menstruation and offering dignified, reusable hygiene solutions, ApiAfrique addresses both environmental challenges and social inequalities. These are values deeply embedded in our mission at Rainbow Life.

🧵 Women at the Heart of the Work

ApiAfrique’s workshop is run by a team of local women who are not only skilled artisans, but also changemakers. They are given training, fair wages, and a supportive environment to grow in confidence and financial independence. Each product they make is a testament to the power of inclusive, ethical enterprise.

We admire how ApiAfrique doesn't simply “employ” — they empower. And we know from experience that when women thrive, entire communities flourish.

🌍 Designed with Care, Made to Last

The products themselves are beautifully designed — soft, durable, and made with love. ApiAfrique combines African fabrics with modern design to create reusable hygiene products that are practical, affordable, and culturally sensitive. Importantly, they are also zero waste — designed for a circular economy, not a throwaway world.

This commitment to quality and sustainability aligns perfectly with our approach at Rainbow Life. We’re proud to bring their products to a wider audience and help shift mindsets about consumption and care.

🔗 A Partnership for Change

We choose to partner with ApiAfrique not just because they make exceptional products, but because of the way they work. Their model is a shining example of what fair trade, local empowerment, and environmental responsibility can look like in action.

We encourage you to learn more about their mission on the ApiAfrique website, and to explore the beautiful, impactful products they create — now available through Rainbow Life. Click here to see our Api Afrique product range. 


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03 Aug 2025 Victoria

ApiAfrique is such a unique and beautiful company, got to love a company created by women for women!

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