Overview

On 22nd July 2024, Making The Difference Charitable Trust conducted an impactful Awareness Session on Menstrual Hygiene as part of the Project

 Lajja at Smt. GGI Cantonment School. This session reached out to 243 young girls, offering them essential information about menstrual health and hygiene practices.

The session aimed to break the silence surrounding menstruation, providing a platform for the students to engage in open discussions about menstrual hygiene, debunking myths, and promoting healthier and more confident approaches to menstruation.

Our experts shared critical information about managing menstrual health and hygiene, focusing on ensuring the students felt empowered and informed about their health.

Goals

• Educate and Empower: Provide young girls with comprehensive knowledge about menstrual hygiene to ensure they can manage their health confidently.

• Break Taboos: Address and eliminate myths and stigmas related to menstruation, creating an open, safe space for girls to talk about their experiences.

• Promote Healthy Practices: Advocate for safe menstrual hygiene practices that can be easily incorporated into daily routines.

• Foster Confidence: Build the confidence of girls to take charge of their health during menstruation and feel empowered by the information shared.

Milestones

• 243 Beneficiaries Impacted: Reached and educated 243 girls at Smt. GGI Cantonment School about the importance of menstrual hygiene.

• Interactive Engagement: Hosted a Q&A segment where the girls were encouraged to ask questions, fostering a deeper understanding of menstrual health.

• Informed Discussions: Conducted sessions that helped dispel common myths and provided practical knowledge to ensure better menstrual care.