Abstract: The following disclosure presents a wearable reusable shell, configured to hold an absorbent article, for use particularly in economically disadvantaged communities and/or communities with a water shortage. The wearable reusable shell comprises a base having a pair of wings extending from a center portion, an inner layer positioned along the center portion of the base, and an outer layer positioned along the center portion of the base and on top of the inner layer. Extending over the outer layer is at least one band configured to hold an disposable absorbent article in place. The present disclosure also presents a hybrid sanitary napkin (and a kit therefor) and methods of making and using a wearable reusable shell.