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Menstrual Hygiene

Menstruation is a natural biological process, yet in many parts of India, including Pune, it remains shrouded in stigma and misinformation. Lack of awareness and access to proper menstrual hygiene products can lead to serious health risks, school dropouts, and social discrimination. Breaking menstrual taboos is crucial to ensuring that every girl and woman can manage her period with dignity, education, and the right resources.<br>

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Menstrual Hygiene

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  1. MENSTRUAL HYGIENE AWARENESS: BREAKING TABOOS IN PUNE

  2. WHY MENSTRUAL HYGIENE AWARENESS MATTERS Menstruation is natural, yet shrouded in stigma Lack of awareness leads to: • Health risks • School dropouts • Social discrimination • Goal: Break taboos with dignity, education, and access.

  3. THE REALITY IN PUNE • 57.6% of women in Maharashtra use hygienic menstrual products (NFHS-5) • 1 in 5 girls drop out of school due to inadequate facilities (UNICEF, 2019) • In rural Pune, 40 %+ girls lack access to sanitary napkins

  4. CHALLENGES – CULTURAL TABOOS 🚫 Common Myths: • Menstruating women banned from kitchens, temples • Belief: menstrual blood is impure • Silence leads to misinformation and shame

  5. CHALLENGES – LIMITED PRODUCT ACCESS Issues in Low-Income Communities: • Sanitary napkins unaffordable • Lack of eco-friendly product distribution • Schools are missing disposal facilities

  6. CHALLENGES – HEALTH RISKS Consequences of Poor Hygiene: • Use of unsafe materials (cloth, ash, newspaper) • High risk of infections • Delayed diagnosis of menstrual disorders

  7. BREAKING THE TABOO – NGO INITIATIVES Spherule Foundation & Others: • School & community awareness sessions • Free/subsidized sanitary pad distribution • Menstrual hygiene education

  8. GOVERNMENT ACTION 🏛️ Maharashtra Programs: • Menstrual Hygiene Scheme (MHS) – subsidized pads • Menstrual education in schools • Vending machines in schools & workplaces

  9. CORPORATE & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Partnerships: • Companies like Unicharm and P&G support hygiene kit distribution • CSR projects promote awareness & sustainable product access

  10. HOW YOU CAN HELP 💡 Get Involved: • Companies like Unicharm and P&G support hygiene kit distribution • CSR projects promote awareness & sustainable product access

  11. THANK YOU www.spherulefoundation.org 7276021861 contact@spherule.org

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