School: Maharashtra High School, Khojewadi, Satara

Background:
The school conducted menstrual hygiene awareness sessions and distributed hygiene kits to adolescent girls.

Challenge:
Many girls lacked awareness about menstrual hygiene and access to sanitary products, leading to absenteeism and discomfort.

Intervention:
The programme provided menstrual hygiene education, guidance on sanitary napkin use and disposal, and hygiene kits.

Sanavi’s Story:
Sanavi, a Class 10 student, frequently missed school during menstruation. After attending the sessions and receiving a hygiene kit, she began using sanitary napkins regularly, attended school consistently, and started educating her peers.

Impact:
Girls became more confident discussing menstruation, and school absenteeism during periods decreased significantly.

Conclusion:
Menstrual hygiene awareness and access to products improve health, confidence, dignity, and educational participation.