About us
Background
Founded in 2021 by an experienced educator, our company emerged from a deep understanding of the pressing challenges witnessed in schools, communities, and lived experiences. Our desire to make a lasting impact led us to take on the mighty challenges of period poverty and climate change head-on!
Mission
Our mission is to empower girls by providing comprehensive period health education and sustainable menstrual care solutions.
We foster period dignity, environmental consciousness, and overall well-being through innovative educational programs, access to high-quality products, and active community engagement. Together, we are shaping a future where menstruation is celebrated, sustainability is prioritized, and every individual thrives.
Meet the founder
Meet the founder
Meet Awa Compaore, the passionate founder and driving force behind Period Univers. With a background in supporting students with diverse needs, Awa brings invaluable experience to her mission.
Inspired by her three daughters and fueled by the desire to create positive change, Awa embarked on a journey of challenging the status quo and becoming a changemaker.
Awa’s period stopped due to back-to-back pregnancies and upon its return, she faced the challenge of relearning and reliving what she went through when her period first started.
This experience ignited a deeper empathy for menstruators, especially young girls and a renewed commitment to finding creative ways to support them. Through Period Univers, Awa empowers girls, challenges taboos, and builds a community that embraces and celebrates menstruation."
