A young girl in 8th grade from the government school in the village of ‘Pholan Bnadi’ talked about the pressing issue of inadequate washroom facilities for girls in her school. She highlighted the numerous challenges that she and her fellow female students face during their menstrual cycles. Due to the lack of proper facilities, they are often sent back to…
It’s high time we address the silence on menstrual health and work to ensure that every woman, regardless of their background or circumstances,has easy and affordable access to essential menstruation products. The #LIMEPakistan project will work with dozens of local stakeholders to create a world where everyone can manage their menstrual health with dignity and without limitations – where young women can…
We are excited to share that we have achieved 20% of our #LIMEPakistan Fundraiser target. Thank you to everyone who has supported our work, raised awareness on social media, and helped us get 20% closer to putting together a truly holistic and dynamic menstrual health capacity building program. If you haven’t yet donated, please donate and help us get to 100%. You…
During an SFY session at a government school , a girl bravely opened up about her continuous bleeding for approximately 21 days. But she expressed reluctance to share this information with her mother or teacher. She was unaware that this extended bleeding was abnormal. The girl’s class teacher, who was also present during the session, informed us that she had…
A culture of silence and shame around menstrual health can encourage myth-based perceptions and beliefs about MHM. The #LIMEPakistan project is an important capacity-building and strengthening program that will help dispel these myths in an effective and decisive manner, through empowering teachers at dozens of educational institutions to provide the necessary education and supplies. Donate now using the link to advocate for…
Teachers are valuable and important mentors for young girls. Their guidance can often be decisive in how young girls deal with their menstrual health when culture and community do not provide enough education. The #LIMEPakistan project will endeavor to empower teachers in making this impact by emphasizing the positive roles they can play, and the impact they can create in the lives…