LINGA SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
What is linga?
LINGA Social Enterprise, founded by Life Concern (LICO) in Rumphi Boma, Malawi, is a mission-driven business focused on producing high-quality, affordable reusable menstrual sanitary pads. Situated within the LICO office premises, LINGA operates as a sustainable, income-generating venture that supports LICO’s long-term goals of community empowerment, gender equality, and health education.
Products and Target Market
LINGA produces durable, cost-effective reusable menstrual pads, which address critical menstrual health needs for women and girls across Malawi. The enterprise emphasizes affordability, pricing pads significantly lower than disposable alternatives. This product meets an essential need for hygiene management, especially in rural and low-income communities where traditional disposable pads are financially out of reach for many. Through meticulous attention to quality and durability, LINGA pads offer a safer, more economical solution for menstruating girls and women who face challenges affording monthly hygiene products.
KEY CUSTOMERS
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) supporting menstrual health initiatives.
Educational Institutions with high populations of adolescent girls, promoting uninterrupted school attendance.
Local Shops that sell LINGA pads at a profit, enhancing their community support.
Mother Groups and Women’s Forums in schools and communities to reach wider populations.
Individual customers in Rumphi and beyond, ensuring accessible hygiene for local women and girls.
IMPACT ON LIFE CONCERN
As LICO’s social enterprise, LINGA is a vital component of LICO’s sustainability strategy, providing consistent income to support community programs. By generating revenue, LINGA helps fund LICO’s broader work in health, education, and social welfare. Additionally, LINGA creates jobs for women and youth, who play an active role in the production process, thus fostering skills development and economic empowerment locally. The initiative also aligns with LICO’s commitment to improving school attendance by reducing girls’ absences due to lack of menstrual products, positively impacting education outcomes in the area.
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GROWTH AND FUTURE VISION
With its roots in social impact, LINGA aims to become Malawi’s leading producer of reusable menstrual products, continually improving access to quality hygiene solutions for all. Through partnerships with local NGOs and educational institutions, LINGA is building a robust distribution network and establishing brand recognition across the country. As LINGA grows, it envisions expanding its product line and scaling operations to reach every woman and girl in need of affordable menstrual solutions, furthering its commitment to dignity, empowerment, and community wellbeing.
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