Implemented by: Sanjeevani Social Welfare Society
Operational Area: Tribal villages of Sonbhadra District, Uttar Pradesh
In the remote and tribal regions of Sonbhadra, lack of awareness, social taboos, and inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products have been major challenges affecting women’s health and dignity. Many tribal women and adolescent girls traditionally use old or unclean clothes during menstruation due to poverty, stigma, and misinformation. This practice often leads to urinary tract infections (UTIs), vaginal infections, reproductive health complications, and school absenteeism among girls.
Recognizing this pressing issue, Sanjeevani Social Welfare Society initiated a dedicated Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Program to empower tribal women and girls with knowledge, hygiene practices, and access to affordable sanitary products.
The program was carried out through community-level awareness camps, school-based sessions, and door-to-door counseling by trained community health workers (Sanjeevani Mitra).
The initiative encouraged open discussions about menstruation in communities where it was once a taboo subject. Gradually, tribal women and girls started accepting hygienic practices and talking freely about menstrual health. Mothers began guiding their daughters with proper information instead of fear or shame.
This behavioral transformation is one of the most significant outcomes of the project — helping create a healthier, more confident, and informed generation of tribal women.
The Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Program by Sanjeevani Social Welfare Society is a transformative step towards women’s health, dignity, and empowerment in tribal communities.
By breaking myths and promoting safe practices, the initiative not only improves health outcomes but also uplifts confidence and self-respect among thousands of rural and tribal women in Sonbhadra district.
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