In India, millions of women and girls struggle with menstrual hygiene, due to poverty, ignorance, taboos, and discrimination. They use unsafe and unhygienic materials, which cause infections and diseases. They face exclusion, harassment, and violence, due to myths and misconceptions. They are denied education, work, and public life, due to lack of facilities and support. These factors affect their dignity, self-esteem, and empowerment, and limit their dreams and aspirations. Menstrual hygiene is essential for women’s health and well-being, but often ignored and stigmatized. Lack of awareness, education, and access to sanitary products causes physical, psychological, and social problems, especially for women with PCOS and PCOD.

PADyatra is an initiative that aims to improve menstrual hygiene in India through education, access, and empowerment. PADyatra impact is not just measured by the number of miles walked, but by the number of lives transformed. By partnering with Kokan NGO, you contribute to a movement that transcends cultural barriers and transforms lives. You help us create a healthier, more informed, and more empowered community of women and girls, who can experience menstrual dignity and embrace their natural cycles. Till date we have supported over 25,521 girls and women with sanitary napkins, improving their hygiene and comfort during menstruation. Your support creates a future where every woman, regardless of health conditions, has access to the opportunities and resources they need to fulfill their dreams and contribute to the nation’s development.