By Nishain Lobo | Content Editor
Through safe sanitation & Hygiene we are making sure that girls are more confident and they understand the essense of Hygiene & Menstrual Management.
In urban slums, rural villages and even bustling cities, menstruation often comes with shame, missed school days and unsafe practices. Girls use cloth scraps, ash, or newspaper—not by choice, but by lack of access. Many drop out of school once puberty hits. Others suffer infections due to poor hygiene and zero education on menstrual health.
Reaching Hand has always been in the fore front to address issues on women & young girls
Activities in the last quarter as given below:
1. Construction Update: Building Dignity
Toilet Room construction is nearing completion in three schools — enabling future classroom expansion.
2. WASH Sensitization: Hygiene as a Habit
Workshops were conducted in four schools, covering:
Each student received a WASH kit with a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, towel and nail clipper. WASH Committees were formed to promote leadership and ensure long-term hygiene practices.
3. MHM Workshops: Breaking the Silence
Menstrual Health Management sessions were held in three schools, with one other school scheduled for this November.
Girls engaged in open discussions on :
The sessions fostered confidence, knowledge and a supportive environment for adolescent girls.
Thanks to our generous donors we have been able to move forward to create a space for young Girls because - She Matters.
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