A world where everyone has access to reproductive health information and menstruators, regardless of gender identity, have menstrual products in efforts to alleviate social stigmas associated with menstruation, raise awareness of postpartum hemorrhage, and empower communities.

The PATESI Foundation aims to provide education and support to empower communities, and alleviate period and postpartum bleeding poverty by providing access to low/no cost, high quality and appropriate menstrual and maternity products.

Respect: Atop safeguarding equity and nestled within inclusion and diversity (of people and ideas), we aim to nurture a culture of respect where every voice is heard and everyone (from board members to volunteers) is treated with dignity.

Integrity: We operate from a place of honesty and transparency fueled by a strong work ethic. We take responsibility for our actions; with individual and team development in mind, we hold ourselves accountable to our values.

Resiliency: In recognition of the nature of work in service, we are committed to capacity building and practicing resilience with an open mind to adaptation and change.

Collaboration: Driven by professionalism and partnership, we believe in the power of fostering a collaborative spirit resulting in collaborative solutions that enhance information-sharing and provide opportunities that will ensure the success of our mission.

When students are provided with health education in addition to access to high-quality menstrual products, they will be able to engage in positive youth reproductive health and adolescent wellbeing decision-making. Access to menstrual products increases school attendance, thus has positive consequences for a menstruating student’s outcomes. Overall this impacts personal growth and future economic development.

When new mothers receive postpartum bleeding management education, products and support, they experience decreased postpartum stressors, have increased positive health outcomes, and are better able to take care of their newborns.

The PATESI Foundation is partially powered by PATESI Global (website has moved):

A cultural goods brand driven by ethical and social consciousness and awareness that inspires eclectic and ethnic style in everyday life. It proudly supports the livelihood of artisans who meticulously handcraft each item PATESI Global serves as the PATESI Foundation’s own revenue-generating activity, and 10% of monthly profits are used to purchase menstruation sanitary pads for girls in schools and postpartum maternity pads for new mothers. Our passion with PATESI Global is connecting talented yet underserved artists capable of producing high-quality products to global markets and providing them with the opportunity to showcase their work. Your purchase through PATESI Global not only empowers and helps families thrive, it helps us protect, preserve and sustain cultures, art forms, and livelihoods.