Our Story

The Cova Project began with Geena (G.D) Anderson's experience working in Namibia. She saw how quickly a period can become a barrier when safe period care is out of reach. Girls and women were missing school, work and everyday life, not because they lacked ambition, but because they lacked options.

In a world where the solutions already exist, no one should have to go without. So in January 2018, G.D founded The Cova Project to help break down period poverty through practical, long-lasting support.

A simple idea, scaled with care

Most of us know the moment: a friend quietly asks, "Do you have a tampon?" and you hand one over, no questions asked. That's what girls do. They look after each other.

The Cova Project is that same instinct, scaled with purpose. We listen to our partners and community members, respond to what's needed, and deliver solutions that last for years, not days.

What we do

We work alongside trusted local partners to deliver reusable menstrual cups and menstrual health education. With proper care, one cup can last up to 10 years and be cleaned with something as simple as boiling water. It's practical, reliable, and designed for real life, so participants can manage their periods safely, with confidence and dignity.

How we work

We're partner-led from the start. We work with local organisations who understand their communities best, deliver menstrual health education alongside distribution, choose solutions that last and reduce ongoing cost barriers, and focus on dignity and confidence, not just products.

Our milestones

In 2018, The Cova Project was founded. By 2019, we became a registered Australian charity and distributed 3,000 menstrual cups across Liberia, rural South Africa and Malawi. In 2020, we expanded to include projects in Ghana and Uganda, responding to growing demand from partners and communities seeking long-term period care.

Today

The Cova Project works with locally led partners across Africa and Australia to deliver menstrual cups and menstrual health education where it's needed most. To date, we've distributed over 38,000 cups and helped return an estimated 1.52 million school and work days to girls and women.

Our 100% model means public donations go directly to menstrual cups and programme delivery, working alongside partners who know their communities best.

Our partners

We work alongside organisations leading change in their communities, including Educate West Point (Liberia), Irise Institute East Africa (Uganda), We Empower Her (Ghana), and Taboo Foundation (Australia).

"Having your period is not an option. Making sure girls and women can experience it safely and affordably shouldn't be either."

—G.D Anderson