“I had my first period when I was twelve. I was very scared of my first period. I was getting ready to go to school, I thought I got some kind of injury or illness. I told my mother about it and she guided me. I want girls to be guided before their first period so that they don’t have…
Menstrual health is an everyday reality for young students. They spend a substantial amount of time at schools but lack the supplies and education for menstrual hygiene. The #LIMEPakistan project seeks to facilitate deep and meaningful conversations around such issues to create a consensus and forward-thinking solutions that will create a safe and supportive environment for young girls. Let’s advocate for inclusive…
The #LIMEPakistan project aims to enhance girls’ access to education by providing teachers with comprehensive training on menstrual hygiene management. This initiative intends not only to create a safe space for discussing and learning about MHM. But also to empower girls in raising awareness regarding the infrastructure requirements necessary for an inclusive, supportive, and well-rounded educational experience. By equipping educators with knowledge…
School is a formative environment for young girls where they pursue academic educations and learn essential life skills for their health and wellbeing – such as menstrual hygiene. The #LIMEPakistan project will empower young women by creating safe spaces in dozens of schools across different cities to discuss menstruation and obtain necessary resources.Schools and teachers must become reliable partners and allies in…
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…
Middle and high school girls can find themselves in great distress during their menstrual cycles within an unsupportive school environment. This has significant negative academic effects and a notable impact on their well-being. The #LIMEPakistan project is an urgently needed step to help young women have safe spaces to learn about MHM and the knowledge and resources to protect their well-being, educational…