LIME Pakistan

Leadership in Menstrual Education

Empowering Girls. Normalizing Menstruation. Leading Change.

LIME Pakistan is SFY’s flagship initiative addressing the menstrual health crisis in Pakistan through educator training, sustainable menstrual products, and school-based education models.

Where LIME Worked

Hover any pin (or tap on mobile) to see the school, city, and teachers trained.

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The Four Pillars

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Combat Period Poverty

Ensure access to affordable, sustainable menstrual products.

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Train & Empower Teachers

Build community MHE leaders through evidence-based workshops.

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School Resource Hubs

Convert schools into safe spaces for menstrual health support.

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Normalize Menstruation

Deliver culturally sensitive, science-grounded education.

Why LIME Matters

⚠️ The Problem

  • 57% of students lack guidance at menarche
  • 47% face academic disruption due to MHM challenges
  • Taboos lead to isolation, bullying, and trauma
  • Only 26% of students learn about menstruation at school.

🔎 Root Causes

  • Cultural stigma and myths
  • Absence of formal MHE curricula
  • Inaccessible or unaffordable sanitary products
  • Lack of trained community-based educators

Our LIME Approach

  • Educator Training: 1,000+ teachers trained across 7+ cities
  • Reusable Products: Distribution of Safepads – antimicrobial, eco-friendly sanitary pads
  • MHE Curriculum: Culturally-relevant, scientifically-grounded menstrual health guide
  • Community Partnerships: Collaborations with schools, health professionals, and nonprofits

Key LIME Activities

  • One-day workshops for female teachers
  • Development of Menstrual Health Resource Centers (MHRCs)
  • Integration of menstrual health into school programs
  • Distribution of reusable pads in underserved communities
  • Continuous feedback via local organizers and school leaders

LIME Impact Snapshot

Education

1000 teachers trained, contributing to 60% gap reduction in Menstrual Healthcare Education knowledge

1,000 • 60% ↓

Economic Relief

Reusable products reduce monthly costs for students and families.

PKR 12M+ saved

Eco-Impact

Waste reduced through adoption of reusable menstrual products.

2,800 lbs less waste

Equity

Local women lead systemic change within their communities.

Women-led

Schools

We have trained 1,000 teachers in 46 schools across 6 different cities.

46 schools • 6 cities

Pads Saved

Several tens of thousands of disposable pads avoided through reusable product adoption.

tens of thousands

Voices From the Ground

"I feel confident teaching menstrual health to my students now." – Teacher, Abbottabad
"We went class to class, telling students to support each other during their periods instead of shaming." – Teacher, War Burton
"This workshop gave me the tools I never had as a mother or educator." – Principal, Nankana Sahib

The Vision Ahead

  • Introduce MHE curriculum in 50+ schools
  • Train 10,000 teachers over 3 years
  • Launch menstrual health centers in every partner school
  • Align all efforts with SDGs for health, gender equity, and climate action

Get Involved

  • 📘 Schools & Educators: Host a LIME workshop
  • 🩷 Donors: Sponsor teacher training or reusable pad kits
  • 🧠 Volunteers: Support research, events, or outreach
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Partners

46 schools 6 cities
Govt Girls High School
Lahore
Govt Girls High School
Karachi
Govt Girls High School
Abbottabad
Govt Girls High School
Nankana Sahib
Govt Girls High School
Warburton
Local NGO
Lahore
Community Org
Karachi

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