Arogya Sakhi Sanitary Pad Bank
A Menstrual Health Hygiene Awareness Program plays a vital role in promoting health, dignity, and equality for individuals experiencing menstruation while also addressing broader issues related to health, gender, and environmental sustainability.
Cause
Impact
Cause
- Gender Discrimination: Deep-rooted societal norms and cultural practices perpetuate gender disparities, limiting women’s access to opportunities, resources, and decision-making power.
- Economic Inequality: Women face wage gaps, limited access to formal employment, and unequal opportunities for career advancement, leading to financial dependence and poverty.
- Gender-Based Violence: Women and girls experience various forms of violence, including domestic violence, sexual harassment, and human trafficking, which restrict their freedom and hinder their ability to fully participate in society.
- Lack of Access to Education and Healthcare: Limited access to education, healthcare services, and reproductive rights impede women’s empowerment and perpetuate cycles of poverty and inequality.
Impact
- Understanding Menstruation: Educate participants about what menstruation is, its biological process, and why it’s a normal part of a woman’s life.
- Improved Menstrual Hygiene Practices: Teach proper menstrual hygiene practices, including the use of sanitary products, changing them regularly, and maintaining cleanliness during menstruation.
- Access to Menstrual Products: Discuss the importance of access to affordable and quality menstrual products and explore the different options available.
- Breaking Stigmas & Taboos: Address cultural taboos and stigmas surrounding menstruation and encourage open discussions to dispel myths and misconceptions.
- Environmental Sustainability: Discuss eco-friendly menstrual products and the environmental impact of disposable menstrual products, promoting sustainable options.
- Empowerment & Confidence: Empower participants by providing knowledge and resources to manage menstruation with confidence and dignity.
- Menstrual Disorders & Warning Signs: Educate on common menstrual disorders, such as dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia, and discuss warning signs that may indicate underlying health issues.
- Community Engagement: Encourage community involvement and support for menstrual health initiatives, including advocacy for better access to menstrual products and facilities.