AMRITA MENSTRUAL AWARENESS
The Amrita Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Program aims to break this cycle by educating women and girls about menstrual health, providing them with sustainable menstrual products, and creating community awareness to eliminate the stigma associated with menstruation.
OUR VISION
The Amrita Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Program is about more than just distributing products—it's about changing mindsets, improving health outcomes, and empowering women and girls to live with dignity. By breaking the silence around menstruation and equipping women with the right knowledge and resources, the program aims to:
- Reduce health complications like infections and reproductive tract diseases
- Increase school attendance among girls
- Empower women through education and open dialogue
- Foster long-term community awareness and destigmatization of menstruation
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT
The Amrita Program conducts culturally sensitive workshops covering essential topics such as:
- Anatomy and physiology of menstruation
- Importance of menstrual hygiene practices
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices
- Dispelling myths and misconceptions about menstruation
- Safe disposal of sanitary products
- Benefits of reusable menstrual products like washable sanitary pads
IMPACT
12
Awareness camps created in nearby villages
240
Women trained each year on menstrual health
Saguna Village Camp
Saguna Village Camp
Saguna Village Camp
Sagunha is a Village in Baragaon Block in Varanasi District of Uttar Pradesh State. It belongs to Varanasi Division. It is located 22 KM towards North from District head quarters Varanasi.
Street Play
Saguna Village Camp
Saguna Village Camp
Street play / Nukkad natak by Kutumb kids at concerned villages to aware more then about the need for menstrual awareness
Camps for Students
Saguna Village Camp
Camps for Students
Amrita Menstrual Hygiene Awareness at schools and colleges to aware and empower the female population there .
Our Partner
Project Dots and Loops- An Italy based non profit focuses on empowering women and girls through sustainable development. They specialize in menstrual hygiene education and women empowerment .