FAQ's
What is the purpose of The Cova Project?
Core purpose: To provide access, education and dignity to any menstruator around the world in need of safe sanitary solutions.
Constitutional purpose: To provide benevolent relief to girls and women of reproductive age across the world who are experiencing poverty, suffering, distress and disadvantage due to lack of financial resources and access to basic necessities.
Is The Cova Project a registered charity?
The Cova Project is a registered charity in Australia. See next question for information on DGR status.
https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/c0af2efe0bf11b832c04b2fe9aa34232#overview
Is my donation tax deductible?
All donations are tax deductible in Australia!
Do I receive a receipt?
Yes, if you donate via our donations page you will receive an email receipt immediately after donating and if you make a monthly gift you will receive monthly receipts via email and a Year-End Tax receipt.
Subscription donations will be managed by Donorbox and can be cancelled at any time. For any questions or concerns regarding Donorbox, email us at contact@thecovaproject.com
If you donate via EFT you will receive your receipt by the end of the month as we do these receipts manually.
How many cups have gone where?
25,000+ girls and women have received a menstrual cup from The Cova Project.
In February 2019, 2,500 cups were delivered to South Africa to reach girls in rural communities north of Durban.
In April 2019, 500 cups were delivered to our new partners in Malawi and Liberia.
In July 2019, 20 cups were distributed in Uganda, through our newest partnership with Public Health Ambassadors Uganda (PHAU).
In December 2019, 200 more cups were distributed to our project in Uganda.
In March 2020, 2,200 cups were delivered to our projects in Liberia, Ghana, Uganda and Malawi
In May 2020, 1,000 cups were distributed to our newest project in Uganda.
In May 2020, 80 cups were distributed to School for Life
In January 2021, 2,000 cups were distributed to Educate West Point in Liberia
In February 2021, 1,000 cups were distributed to partners in Malawi
In March 2021, 1,000 cups were distributed to Irise East Africa in Uganda
In June 2021, 500 cups were distributed to our new project in Ghana
In 2022, 3,200 cups were distributed to Irise East Africa
In 2022, 500 cups were distributed to We Empower Her
In 2022, 500 cups were distributed to Educate West Point
In 2022, 2,800 cups were distributed to Malawi
In 2022, 700 cups were put aside for The Cova Project Australia (pilots)
In 2023, 4200 cups were distributed to Irise East Africa in Uganda
In 2023, 500 cups were distributed to We Empower Her in Nakivale Refugee Settlement
In 2023, 500 cups were distributed to Educate West Point in Liberia
In 2024, 4000 cups were distributed to Irise East Africa and Period Equity in Uganda
In 2024, 1000 cups were distributed to We Empower Her in Nakivale Refugee Settlement
In 2024, 1000 cups were distributed to Educate West Point in Liberia
In 2024, 500 cups were distributed to Yebetumi in Ghana
Why menstrual cups?
Why menstrual cups? Where do we begin? Menstrual cups are first and foremost reusable, which simply makes them cost effective and good for the environment.
The menstrual cup is medical grade silicon that can last up to 10 years. That means a single cup, for just $7, can get a girl through her entire high school period. Simple and sustainable.
The cup can also be left in for 12hours at a time, which means girls are no longer impacted by a lack of sanitary bins or toilet facilities in their school or workplace. They need not worry about their period all day and can simply empty it in the privacy of their home, morning and night. Cups also require just a small amount of water to clean, instead of reusable pads that need to be washed well.
The cup also comes in 2 sizes, to accommodate for women beginning their period, women who bleed lightly, women who bleed heavily and women who have had a child, making sure the product experience is right for them.
Menstrual cups are also compact and can be stored away, reducing shame for the girls, and providing peace of mind every month, that they needn't spend their hard earned money on sanitary products instead of food.
Why do you use the term ‘womxn’?
We recognise that not all women menstruate and that trans men should be included in this space. While the vast majority of people we access identify as women, it is The Cova Project’s core belief that no one should ever feel excluded. We provide menstrual cups to all menstruators.
We do our best to use the term “womxn” to be inclusive of trans and non-binary people, this was a decision made in consultation with trans members of the Cova community. When we use the words ‘girls’ or ‘women’ it is a short hand to increase readability but refers to all those who menstruate. If there’s a way you feel we could improve in this space, we are always open to feedback! Please leave us a note in the question box at the bottom of this page.
How do I know if a donations collector is a genuine Cova Project fundraiser?
The Cova Project makes efforts to ensure that people fundraising on our behalf are easily identifiable. All fundraising volunteers helping The Cova Project wear an official identification badge while collecting. All badges are authorised by a Cova Project appeals manager and have a contact number to call for complaints.
If you have any questions about people collecting donations on behalf of The Cova Project, email us at contact@thecovaproject.com
Are The Cova Project volunteers paid?
No. The Cova Project only works with volunteers on a probono basis. In order to ensure as much of your donation as possible goes to women in developing communities, we rely on the generosity of those from more privileged backgrounds to help us. So if you see a Cova Project volunteer, be extra nice to them, they are working out of the kindness of their hearts!