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Every month, millions of women in India face a silent crisis that holds them back from living healthy, dignified lives. 1. Only 36% of women use sanitary pads, and a shocking 18% of women in rural areas have access. 2. 60% of rural women still use cloth, ash, or leaves due to a lack of "affordable" options. 3. Only 50% of Indian women are aware of proper menstrual hygiene practices. 4. 1 in 5 girls drop out of school after puberty because they cannot manage their periods. This is more than just a hygiene issue—it’s about health, dignity, and opportunity for millions of women and girls. We can and should change this. Join the movement FLAWSOME | Xleap Care and help provide essential menstrual health solutions to those who need it most. Together, we can make menstruation a right, not a privilege. #MenstrualHealth #WomenEmpowerment #SocialChange #India #SanitaryPads #BreakingBarriers #HealthAndDignity #PeriodEquality

India is a paradox. A nation leading the world in tech and innovation, yet millions of 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 - 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐲𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐞. 🩸 Period poverty isn't just about 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐬, it's about a society that still views 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐨, it's about a society that still fails to create a 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 which enables menstruators to manage their periods with 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲, 𝐡𝐲𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲. Through Naari, Women Wellness Initiative, we are addressing this gap. By providing sustainable menstrual health solutions, raising awareness, and creating an ecosystem supporting girls' and women's health and empowerment, we aim to 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Connect with me to learn more about our work in this space! #PeriodPoverty #MenstrualHygiene #WomenEmpowerment #Naari #ChangeMakers #NaariEmpowers #SustainableMenstrualHealth #SustainablePeriodChoices

Empowering change starts with awareness. 🩸 Did you know that approximately 45.6 million women aged 15-24 in India use cloth instead of sanitary pads? This highlights a significant need for better access to menstrual hygiene products. Let's spread the word, break the stigma, and support initiatives that provide sustainable and affordable options for all women. Together, we can make a difference! 📞97403 77854 #periodfacts #menstrualhygiene #healthforall #womenshealth #menstrualhealth #endperiodpoverty #periodpositivity #periodawareness #menstruationmatters #periodpower #hygienematters #womensrights #healthawareness #menstrualequity #femininehygiene #periodproblems #womensupportingwomen #empowerwomen #breakthestigma #sustainableperiod #reinindia #reinindiafoundation #explore #exploremore #follow #bangalore #fyp #motivation

About a quarter of India’s population bleeds for an average of five days every month for a large part of their lives. This is a simple biological fact. But is the act of managing menstruation – hygienically and with dignity – a reality for women in India? As the world celebrates the tenth Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, it becomes important to address this issue so that women can openly discuss their experiences, seek help, and advocate for better menstrual health care. According to the National Family Health Survey, only 48% of rural women use a hygienic method of menstrual protection, compared with 78% of urban women. Addressing these factors involves actively tackling issues like awareness, availability, affordability, and adequate facilities. Ensuring that menstrual health becomes accessible to all should be a priority, recognizing it as a fundamental necessity rather than a luxury. As a woman entrepreneur in the menstrual hygiene products business, I believe we are at a pivotal moment to break taboos and promote open dialogue about menstrual health. Providing affordable products, clean spaces, and education for all genders is crucial. Let’s prioritize menstrual health as a basic right, echoing Mahatma Gandhi’s words: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” #MenstrualHealth #WomensHealth #MenstrualHygiene #EndPeriodStigma

Every day, millions of girls and women across India face challenges in managing their menstrual health. Lack of awareness, affordability of products, and inadequate facilities are some of the major barriers. Despite menstruation being a normal biological process, it remains shrouded in taboos, myths, and lack of access to proper menstrual hygiene products and facilities. These statistics are alarming - only 58% of women aged 15-24 years use a hygienic method of menstrual protection. In rural areas, a staggering 71.4% rely on old cloth, with only 33.6% using sanitary napkins. But change is happening. The government and NGOs are working to raise awareness and improve access to low-cost sanitary napkins, build separate toilets for girls in schools, and promote environmentally-safe disposal of menstrual waste. Howbeit, more efforts are needed to address the deep-rooted stigma, taboos, and lack of open dialogue around menstruation. Let's break this silence together and ensure no girl or woman is held back from realizing her full potential due to menstrual health issues. Join us for #PledgeYourPeriod campaign - to normalize conversation around menstrual health, mobilize resources for awareness and access to hygienic products, and advocate for an enabling environment where girls and women can manage their periods safely, hygienically and with dignity. A healthier future for all begins with stronger voices for menstrual health today. #PledgeYourPeriod #menstruationmatters #menstrualhealth #women #menstrualhygiene #endperiodpoverty Desai Foundation

Menstrual hygiene in rural India faces significant challenges, which have a profound impact on the health, education, and well-being of women and girls. A substantial proportion of women in rural India lack access to affordable and hygienic #MenstrualProducts. Many rely on homemade alternatives like rags, ash, or leaves, which can be unsafe and uncomfortable. There is a significant gap in #MenstrualHygieneEducation. A study by the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) indicated that about 71% of young women in India are not aware of menstruation until they experience their first period. This lack of awareness is more pronounced in rural areas. Menstruation is a leading cause of absenteeism among schoolgirls in rural India. Studies show that 20% of girls drop out of school completely after reaching puberty. This is often due to inadequate menstrual hygiene management facilities at schools, including lack of private spaces, water, and disposal mechanisms for sanitary products. Poor menstrual hygiene practices can lead to serious health problems, including reproductive and urinary tract infections. In rural areas, these risks are compounded by limited access to healthcare services and poor infrastructure. Menstruation is often surrounded by #culturalTaboos and stigma in rural India. Women and girls are frequently subjected to restrictions, such as being prohibited from participating in normal activities, which reinforces gender inequality and affects their self-esteem and #MentalHealth. Join us for #PledgeYourPeriod campaign - to normalize the conversation around menstrual health, mobilize resources for awareness and access to hygienic products, and advocate for an enabling environment where girls and women can manage their periods safely, hygienically and with dignity. A healthier future for all begins with stronger voices for menstrual health today. #PledgeYourPeriod #menstruationmatters #menstrualhealth #women #menstrualhygiene #endperiodpoverty Desai Foundation

Exploring the topic of Menstrual Leave in India 🇮🇳. Learn more about how this initiative is benefiting employees and organizations. Click the link to delve deeper into the discussion https://wix.to/PVIyCpl #MenstrualLeave #WorkplaceWellness #India

In rural India, menstruation often comes with challenges that extend beyond personal discomfort. By normalising conversations about periods, we can break the silence and encourage healthy practices and attitudinal shifts across generations. Additionally, many women face the stigma of menstruation, which leads to unsustainable disposal practices of sanitary waste such as burning, throwing it in the open and in or near water bodies, or covering it with soil. These practices not only affect health but also pollute rivers and lands. Recognising the importance of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Programme in signalling empowerment, the Trusts have designed and strengthened interventions since 2018 that work towards enhancing the dignity and well-being of the women of our nation. To learn more about our initiative, visit the link: https://bit.ly/46OxyrM #SpotlightOnProjects #ProjectsByTataTrusts #MenstrualHygiene #MenstrualAwareness #MenstrualHealth #MenstrualHealthMatters #MenstrualHygienePractice #BreakTheTaboo #Menstruators #MenstruationMatters #PeriodFriendlyWorld #FlowingMeansGrowing #MenstrualEducation #PeriodEducation #SDG6 #TataTrusts 

We're excited to share our latest blog post, highlighting the impactful journey of our menstrual health initiative. From August 2023 to January 2024, we reached over 830 women and girls in Kodagu's Haadis and neighboring areas, distributing reusable cloth pads and conducting educational workshops. Why is this important? Menstrual health remains shrouded in stigma, limiting open discussions and access to resources. Many women lack proper hygiene options, impacting their health and dignity. Period-related issues often cause girls to miss school, affecting their education. How are we making a difference? Partnering with Free Pads For India, we held six successful drives. We conducted workshops in local languages to promote understanding of menstrual health management. We distributed reusable cloth pads, providing a sustainable solution for period care. Our efforts are creating a ripple effect of positive change, but the journey towards menstrual equity is far from over. Want to learn more about our mission and the incredible impact we've made? Click the link to read the full blog post: [https://lnkd.in/gBTihySA] Join us in supporting period dignity and empowering women in our community. Together, we can break the stigma and make a lasting difference. #Pavi #NGO #MenstrualHealth #PeriodDignity #Sustainability #WomenEmpowerment #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference

Hello! I'm Vandita Rajpal, a menstrual health activist and an ECON graduate. In a world with such glaring inequality-stricken poverty, it becomes essential for us to channel our concerns into any form of action that would improve the existing status quo. Such was my and my co-founders' response to a really tough scenario across India and the globe in fact, of the accessibility of period products due to the negligence derived by the taboos around something so innately natural and biological. To give you an idea, in India, only 3 in 10 women menstruators get access to period products, helping them exercise their right to hygiene, leaving a major chunk with no access to proper hygiene and shame afflicted periods for life. These menstruators are also at risk of being tormented by dropping out of education, getting married off young, and sexual violence as and when they get their first period. Here, I get to talk about my experiences as a menstrual health activist and my initiative, Kukkoo Foundation, and how it aims to keep serving the marginalised menstruators who are placed at peril of such despicable activities. https://lnkd.in/eeeuX2-x