Initiative 06 of 06
Ending period poverty, absenteeism and stigma.
Strategic objective
Eliminate period poverty, reduce school absenteeism among young girls, and dismantle social taboos surrounding menstrual health.
Key focus areas
What the work covers.
The MHHM Initiative concentrates on 3 focus areas, each with its own follow-up.
01
Provision of sustainable/reusable menstrual products
02
Health education for boys and girls
03
Destigmatization campaigns in schools and rural communities
Sustainability & follow-up
Built to outlast the project.
School attendance tracking, local production training for reusable pads, and ongoing partnership with school health clubs to guarantee persistent support and uninterrupted education for young women.
- Community-Led Co-Creation. We actively involve local community leaders and beneficiaries in designing and implementing initiatives to ensure local ownership and cultural relevance.
- Long-Term Sustainability. Every intervention is built with an exit strategy that equips the community with the skills, tools, and structures to sustain project outcomes independently.
- Robust Follow-Up & M&E Framework. We employ rigorous Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) mechanisms. Regular post-implementation follow-ups allow us to track long-term metrics, assess real-world impact, and make data-driven adjustments to keep our solutions robust and effective over time.
From the field
MHHM Initiative in action.
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024: a sensitization and awareness campaign on MHHM. Tap a photo to enlarge it.
Help this work last.
Every contribution is an investment in long-term community autonomy. Give directly, or talk to us about co-funding and technical support for the MHHM Initiative.