The session focused on educating the girls on menstrual hygiene practices as well as breaking the stigma surrounding menstruation. During the session with the girls, we explained the importance of menstruation which is the monthly period of a girl when she attain puberty, emphasizing on the fact that without menstruation a woman cannot conceive. We further spoke to the girls on various hygiene practices they should indulge in during their menstruation such as changing of sanitary pads, taking their bath at least 2times a day and maintaining general hygiene as this hygiene practices during menstruation helps to prevent infection and body odor.

To wrap up the session with the girls we addressed the myths and misconceptions surrounding menstruation and told them not to feel ashamed or dirty during their periods, additionally we distributed 500 sanitary pads to the girls in the school.

Let’s continue to promote menstrual hygiene awareness all around the world.