Improved Menstrual Health Awareness: By implementing targeted educational campaigns and workshops, the project aims to increase awareness about menstrual hygiene and its importance among women and girls in low-income areas. As a result, more individuals will be equipped with accurate knowledge about menstruation, breaking the stigma surrounding it, and promoting healthy practices.
Access to Affordable and Sustainable Menstrual Products: The project seeks to establish partnerships with local organizations, manufacturers, and donors to ensure the consistent supply of affordable and sustainable menstrual products, such as reusable pads and menstrual cups. The expected outcome is that women and girls in the targeted areas will have improved access to these products, reducing reliance on unhygienic alternatives like cloth rags or resorting to unsafe practices during menstruation.
Increased Availability of Menstrual Facilities: By advocating for menstrual-friendly spaces and facilities, the project aims to provide safe and private areas for women and girls to manage their menstruation hygienically. The expected outcome is that schools, community centers, and public places will have improved facilities, including clean and private toilets with proper waste disposal, clean water access, and private changing areas.
Empowerment and Skill Building: The project will conduct skill-building workshops that focus on menstrual hygiene product production, providing women with the knowledge and tools to create their own reusable pads or other eco-friendly alternatives. This initiative seeks to empower women by enhancing their skills, providing opportunities for entrepreneurship, and ensuring sustainability through local production.
Behavioral Change: Through community engagement activities and awareness programs, the project aims to drive positive behavioral change regarding menstrual hygiene management. The expected outcome is that women and girls will adopt healthier and hygienic practices during menstruation, leading to a reduction in reproductive tract infections and other related health issues.
Community Involvement and Menstrual Champions: The project will foster community involvement and identify menstrual champions who will serve as advocates for menstrual health and hygiene within their communities. These champions will help disseminate information, address myths and taboos, and encourage others to adopt sustainable menstrual hygiene practices.
Monitoring and Evaluation: The project will implement a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to measure the impact of interventions continually. This will involve collecting data on menstrual hygiene practices, product usage, health outcomes, and feedback from beneficiaries. The findings will be used to refine and improve project strategies for greater effectiveness.
Policy Advocacy and Institutional Integration: The project will engage with policymakers and relevant stakeholders to advocate for policies that address menstrual hygiene management in low-income areas. The ultimate goal is to integrate menstrual health into national health and education programs, ensuring its long-term sustainability and impact.
Enhanced Dignity and Wellbeing: As a result of improved menstrual hygiene management practices, women and girls in low-income areas will experience increased dignity, reduced shame, and enhanced overall wellbeing. This will contribute to improved mental health, confidence, and participation in social and economic activities.
Long-term Sustainability: By incorporating the principles of sustainability and community involvement, the project expects to create a lasting impact on menstrual hygiene management. Women and girls in low-income areas will have the knowledge, resources, and support needed to maintain healthy menstrual practices independently, ensuring long-term sustainability beyond the project’s duration.
