How We Used AI to Help Komani a Nonprofit Organisation, Tell a Story Worth Telling

OSandMac

10 June 2026

There are projects you take on for the invoice. And then there are projects you take on because they matter.

Our recent collaboration with The Umtshayelo Foundation and their Komani initiative was firmly the latter.

Komani produces high-quality, reusable period pads for women and girls, a product that sits at the intersection of dignity, sustainability, and health equity. When the Foundation approached us to help bring their message to life through video, we didn't just see a production brief. We saw an opportunity to use everything in our toolkit; AI, animation, and storytelling, to serve a cause that genuinely deserves an audience. The Brief: Three Videos, One Clear Mission

The Umtshayelo Foundation needed a short video series that could introduce Komani to new audiences, educate users, and ultimately move people to act. The result is a three-part animated series, now live on YouTube:

[VIDEO 1] Meet Komani: Reusable Period Pads for Confident, Eco-Friendly Periods An introduction to Komani Reusable Pads, what the product does, and why it matters.
[VIDEO 2] How to Use Komani Reusable Pads A simple, step-by-step walkthrough that removes the guesswork and builds user confidence from day one.
[VIDEO 3] Cleaning & Caring For Your Komani Reusable Pads Practical guidance on pad care, making the case that reusable doesn't mean complicated.

How We Built It: AI-Assisted Production from Script to Screen

Storyboarding with Purpose

Every frame in this series started as a storyboard. We worked closely with the Komani team to map out each scene, identifying not just what needed to be said, but what needed to be felt. The goal was always warm, approachable, and empowering. We used AI-assisted storyboarding tools to rapidly prototype scene layouts and visual flows, allowing us to iterate quickly and keep the client closely involved in shaping the look and feel before a single animation was rendered.

AI Voiceover via ElevenLabs, and Why Fine-Tuning Matters

For the narration, we used ElevenLabs to generate the voiceover. But we want to be transparent about something: AI-generated voices, straight out of the box, can feel clinical. Flat. Disconnected from the warmth a story like Komani's demands.

So we didn't just generate and export. We spent time fine-tuning the voice model, adjusting pacing, emphasis, and cadence until the narration felt natural, relatable, and human.

The phrase "Straighten your crown with Komani" had to land with confidence and warmth, not just be read aloud. That takes iteration, and we were committed to getting it right.

Animation That Connects

The animated character at the centre of this series was designed to be approachable. A woman who speaks directly to the audience with clarity and confidence. The 3D animation style was chosen deliberately: professional enough to command credibility, friendly enough to never feel intimidating.

For a product that tackles a topic many people still feel uncomfortable discussing openly, the visual tone was everything. Why This Is One of Our Proudest Projects

OSandMac is a technology and media company. We build apps, consult on SaaS strategy, and produce content. But we've always believed that the best technology is the kind that serves people, not just businesses.

This series represents what's possible when you bring AI tools, thoughtful design, and genuine care for a cause together in one project. It is, without question, one of our proudest nonprofit achievements to date, and we're honoured to have played even a small role in amplifying the work The Komani team is doing on the ground. Want Us to Do Something Like This for Your Organisation?

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AI-assisted scriptwriting and storyboarding
Professional voiceover production Human and AI Assisted
2D and 3D animation
Strategic content planning for social, web, and educational platforms

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