“Its time to overcome the social taboos… Let’s help them…†Menstruation ‘A monthly phenomenon of girls’ is still a taboo for considerably big population of india. In a many parts of India, it is still considered as dirty and impure. Many women are compelled to use unhealthy menstrual hygiene products either due to monetary issues or access to those products. There are many risks of poor menstrual hygiene which needs to be explained to them. Driving towards the same, Tatparivartan Foundation is working in the following ways: • educating girls about Menstruation clarifying related myths & doubts • Spreading awareness about required diet they should take to maintain menstrual hygiene and how it is important for their well being and development. • To clear myths and doubts of the girls related to Menstruation. • We also conducted mother daughter session where mothers also got to know how to deal with their children at this phase of life. • Mothers also got to know that they should have an open communication with their daughters on this topic. • To show the young girls who have not started with their periods how to use and dispose sanitary napkin.
