Palobde is a company specializing since 2018 in the production and marketing of washable sanitary towels. In addition to meeting a hygienic need where Burkinabé teenage girls cannot afford disposable pads, Palobde promotes a local raw material (cotton) while respecting ecological standards.
The initiative was led by Emilie Palobde Kyendrebeogo, also involved with the NGO Helen Keller International in Burkina Faso. Previously, she held the positions of accountant and finance administrator at IFDC Burkina Faso.
Palobdé is supported by Sinergi Burkina through private equity.
The objectives are to :