Design the Future of Menstrual Hygiene Kit Packaging!

Background

Local Youth Corner Cameroon, with support from UNFPA Cameroon, is launching a national competition inviting young innovators to design revolutionary packaging for menstrual hygiene kits. This contest aims to address menstrual hygiene management challenges amongst adolescents and young girls by proposing practical, discreet, and environmentally friendly solutions.

Objectives

• Develop an innovative packaging concept for menstrual products
• Improve accessibility and discretion of menstrual hygiene products
• Promote sustainable and eco-friendly solutions
• Encourage youth participation in social innovation

Eligibility Criteria

A. Participants

✅ Open to Cameroonian nationals aged 15–35.
✅ Individuals or teams (max 3 members).
✅ Youth-led organizations, students, designers, engineers, and social entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply.

B. Submission Requirements

• • Originality: Ideas must be new or significantly improved from existing solutions.
  • Gender Sensitivity: Designs should consider privacy, dignity, and ease of use for adolescents and young girls.
  • Sustainability: Preference for eco-friendly, reusable, or biodegradable materials.
  • Feasibility: Proposals should be practical and cost-effective for local contexts.

Application Guidelines

A. Required Documents

1. Concept Note (Max 2 pages, PDF)
   • Problem Statement: Why is this design needed?
   • Innovation Description: Key features of the packaging.
   • Target Users: How does it meet girls’/women’s needs?
   • Materials & Cost Estimate.
   • Potential Impact (e.g., environmental, social).
2. Design Sketches (JPEG/PNG/PDF)
   • Hand-drawn or digital illustrations showing the prototype.
   • Optional: 3D models or CAD designs (if available).
3. Optional: Video Pitch (1–2 min, MP4)
   • Briefly explain the idea (can be recorded via phone).

Key Packaging Features

✓ Discreet and practical
✓ Adaptable to different environments
✓ Environmentally friendly
✓ Accessible and inclusive

Selection Process

1. Concept submission
2. Evaluation by an expert jury
3. Prototype development by finalists
4. Final presentation and winner selection

Prizes

The top 3 concepts will receive:

• Cash Prize
• Technical support
• National visibility

Submission Deadline: [April 18, 2025]

How to Apply

Send your complete application to: [mhcontest2025@gmail.com]
Include:

• Duly completed application form (Download here: Application Form
• Detailed concept description
• Sketches or illustrations
• Explanatory video (optional)

Intellectual Property & Confidentiality

• UNFPA retains ownership of their ideas.
• UNFPA reserves the right to feature, promote, or scale winning designs in partnership with innovators.
• Submitted materials may be used for advocacy and awareness campaigns (with credit).

Contact

Email: mhcontest2025@gmail.com
Phone: (+237) 650906256 / 620127836

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