The issue of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) and practices among adolescent females is a pressing matter. Research indicates that over 50% of the girls employ inadequate MHM, and rural regions exhibit a higher prevalence compared to urban areas.
The Problem
In India, countless women face barriers to basic menstrual hygiene, marked by widespread lack of access, awareness, and affordability. VEERA is on a mission to address this gap.
Donate Sanitary Pads / Pads Machines
Key Initiatives
Awareness Workshop
Free Sanitary Pad Distribution
Promoting Safe Practices
Empowering Women
Sustainable Menstrual Products
Community Outreach
Partnerships and Collaborations
Program Overview
VEERA PadBank addresses menstrual hygiene in India through a vast network of women volunteers. It distributes free sanitary pads to underprivileged women and girls, conducts awareness workshops, and breaks menstrual taboos. The project promotes safe practices and sustainable products. Focused on empowerment and community outreach, PadBank partners with various organizations, significantly impacting menstrual health management across diverse regions, all through dedicated volunteer efforts.