MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT (MHM)

Bharti Vikas Sansthan (BVS), with the generous support of Power Finance Corporation, successfully completed the MHM Jaisalmer project, empowering 15,000 girls across 100 schools with menstrual health education, hygiene awareness, and improved sanitation facilities. This initiative aimed to break menstrual taboos, promote better hygiene practices, and ensure that girls can manage menstruation safely and confidently.

Key Highlights of the Project:

  • Beneficiaries: 15,000 girls from 100 secondary schools.
  • Activities:
    • Conducted intensive workshops on menstrual hygiene, personal care, and debunking myths around menstruation.
    • Trained teachers and established “Child Cabinets” to ensure continuity in spreading awareness.
    • Installed sanitary napkin vending machines and incinerators in participating schools.
    • Organized quiz competitions and interactive discussions to engage students actively.
  • Achievements:
    • Improved menstrual hygiene practices among 70% of students.
    • Reduced stigma around menstruation among 50% of participants.
    • Increased school attendance of adolescent girls by 25%.
    • Strengthened hygiene behaviors, including handwashing and proper waste disposal, among 40% of participants.
    • Enabled the emergence of 150 change agents from within schools to sustain the impact.

Impact on the Community:
The project not only educated and empowered adolescent girls but also fostered a supportive community by involving school staff, parents, and local stakeholders. Through infrastructural improvements and awareness campaigns, the project significantly contributed to breaking taboos and enhancing the quality of life for young girls in the region.

Bharti Vikas Sansthan’s Commitment:
This project underscores BVS’s dedication to creating a healthy, equitable, and supportive environment for women and girls. By prioritizing their health and well-being, we are contributing to a brighter, more inclusive future.

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