Menstrual hygiene remains a significant concern in rural India, particularly among underprivileged communities. Stigma, lack of access to sanitary products, and inadequate knowledge about menstrual health management (MHM) pose major challenges. These factors can lead to health problems, missed school days, and social isolation for girls and women. The awareness on menstrual hygiene and usage of Washable Sanitary Pads is virtually absent in rural areas. Poor menstrual hygiene can cause fungal infections, repeated infections to RTI, cervical cancer and vulnerable to infertility. Reproductive hygiene education and sexual education is not part of any serious education system.
Dots and Loops supported a project to integrate menstrual hygiene awareness sessions into the Kutumb NGO's "Clinic on Wheels" program. Combining the expertise of Dots and Loops and Kutumb, we developed and delivered culturally sensitive workshops for around 200 adolescent girls, women of reproductive age, and community members in villages served by the "Clinic on Wheels" program.
There are three components in this project implementation.
1. Distribution of Sanitary Pad kits : Washable Sanitary Pad Kit includes one cotton bag , 2 shields , 8 liners , 2 underwear , 2 small towels , 1 soap , 2 zip lock bags , 1 manual of menstrual health hygiene & how to use sanitary pad .. This pad is ecofriendly and last for2 years.
2. Training on Menstrual Health Hygiene: Training to 12 girls on menstrual health hygiene so that they have to provide training on schools & community level.
3. Awareness on Menstrual Health Hygiene at Schools & Community Level : Awareness on Menstrual Health Hygiene at schools & community level will be provided to aware people how to women & girls
4. Employment Opportunity: This project will provides employment opportunity for women & girls as trainer , kit provider and support staffs.
By integrating menstrual hygiene awareness into the "Clinic on Wheels" program, Kutumb NGO and Dots & Loops created a lasting positive impact on the lives of women and girls in rural Varanasi. This collaboration has the potential to empower individuals, improve health outcomes, and promote gender equality within the community.
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