๐Ÿฉธ Menstrual Hygiene Awareness: A Step Towards Dignity and Health by AIM Foundation

๐Ÿ”ดMenstruation is natural, not shameful. Yet, millions of girls and women in India still face social stigma, misinformation, and lack of access to basic menstrual hygiene products. At AIM Foundation, we believe that awareness, access, and action are the keys to ensuring dignity, health, and empowerment for every woman.
๐Ÿšบ The Hidden Crisis

In many parts of India, menstruation is treated as a taboo. Girls are often kept out of school, made to feel unclean, or suffer silently due to lack of proper hygiene products. According to studies:

Only 36% of women in India use sanitary napkins.

Many rely on unsafe materials like old cloth, ash, or newspapers.

Poor hygiene can lead to infections, reproductive issues, and even cervical cancer.


This is not just a health issue—it’s a matter of human rights, education, and equality.
๐Ÿ’ก AIM Foundation’s Mission

Our menstrual hygiene initiative is focused on breaking the silence, spreading awareness, and providing free sanitary napkins to underprivileged women and girls.

Our Key Actions:

๐Ÿฉบ Awareness Campaigns: Conducting workshops in schools, slums, and villages to educate girls and their families about menstruation, hygiene practices, and debunking myths.

๐ŸŽ’ Free Distribution Drives: Providing biodegradable sanitary napkins to schoolgirls and women in low-income areas every month.

๐Ÿ—ฃ️ Men Engage Programs: Involving boys and men in conversations to promote understanding and reduce stigma.

๐Ÿงผ Promoting Hygiene: Teaching the importance of clean toilets, proper disposal methods, and handwashing during menstruation.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Stories That Inspire

> “I used to miss school every month. After AIM Foundation gave us napkins and explained why periods are normal, I now feel confident.”
— Pooja, 14, participant from a Kolkata slum workshop

> “Earlier, we never talked about this. Now, my daughter and I speak freely, thanks to your sessions.”
— Rekha Devi, mother from rural West Bengal
๐Ÿค How You Can Help

You don’t have to be a doctor or social worker to make a difference. Here's how you can support our menstrual hygiene movement:

Donate sanitary napkins or funds to support ongoing distributions.

Volunteer in awareness camps.

Sponsor a school kit for girls that includes pads, undergarments, and hygiene materials.

Share and talk openly about menstrual health to break the taboo.
๐ŸŒธ Periods Are Power

At AIM Foundation, we believe that every girl deserves to menstruate with dignity, knowledge, and safety. Menstrual health is not a luxury—it is a necessity. Together, we can ensure that no girl misses school, no woman feels ashamed, and no life is put at risk due to a natural biological process.

๐Ÿฉท Let's make periods normal, safe, and talked about.

For more information visit their official page : https://www.instagram.com/aimfoundation_ngo?igsh=MWt1MGpyeWRqYnJjcg==

๐ŸŒhttps://aimindia.org.in/

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Kolkata, West Bengal -700042

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