Issues of shyness, and discomfort, come to surface with greater concern with male teaching staff. A girl from grade 7 shared her experience of staining her clothes during her period. Since her teacher was male, she was hesitant to discuss the issue with him. Instead, she hid in the school’s washroom for nearly an hour. She tried to wash the…
Menstrual health learning restrictions create barriers and limitations that perpetuate stigma and hinder individuals from effectively managing their menstrual health. When young women face menstrual health problems, they may not know how to address such issues. Further, they often do not know who to ask for help. The #LIMEPakistan project will help dismantle MHM myths by training 1000 instructors that can serve…
Myths are perpetuated in a culture of silence and in the absence of reliable and accessible public education. Menstruation myths misinform young girls on menstrual hygiene and healthy practices for a safe period. The #LIMEPakistan project will address these myths holistically, and enable an inter-institutional network to sustainably provide MHM education to thousands of young women who are exposed to such myths….
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…