Archive · 28 May 2025
UP Teenager Champions Menstrual Hygiene Education
Shraddha, a teen in India, is teaching her community about periods because many people are embarrassed to talk about them.
She started an MHM club where girls and boys learn about periods and how to make pads.
She encourages people to discuss menstruation openly and teaches boys and girls how to manage their periods properly.
She also started involving parents to make them aware and encourage conversations with their children.
Her goal is to change the way people think about periods and provide sustainable options like cloth pads.
Shraddha Tiwari, a 16-year-old in Uttar Pradesh, leads menstrual hygiene education in her community.
She runs a Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) club, teaching both girls and boys about periods.
The club focuses on awareness, education, and empowerment to change views on menstruation.
Shraddha's efforts include workshops, community sessions, and involving parents and teachers.
She aims to break taboos, promote open dialogue, and create sustainable solutions like cloth pads.
- Who
- Shraddha Tiwari and community members
- What
- Menstrual hygiene education and awareness
- When
- Ongoing, with workshops and community sessions.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To break taboos, promote open dialogue, and improve menstrual health
- Name
- Shraddha Tiwari
- Age
- 16 years old
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Initiative
- Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Club
- Focus
- Awareness, education, and empowerment related to menstrual hygiene
- Goal
- Break taboos and promote sustainable menstrual health solutions
Sources
Menstrual health central to vision of equitable Bihar: Bandana
‘Why don’t we talk about it?’: Period taboos continue to impact young girls
Awareness session on menstrual health hygiene, HPV vaccination in Kashi
Sultanpur girl lifts the veil of secrecy, fights for menstrual dignity
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025: Five tips to maintain proper hygiene during periods
Menstrual equity is key to gender equality
