Menstrual hygiene, a neglected human right

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.

Step of sensitization

PADyatra conducts interactive workshops, educating participants on the significance of menstrual hygiene, debunking myths, and providing practical tips for maintaining hygiene during menstruation, addressing the specific needs of individuals with PCOS and PCOD.

Access to dignified life/Hygiene

PADyatra distributes sanitary kits containing eco-friendly and comfortable menstrual products to underprivileged communities, ensuring a healthier menstrual experience and reducing the environmental impact.

Shifting social norms

PADyatra engages with communities through outreach programs, promoting open dialogues, eradicating taboos, and fostering partnerships and collaboration, to create a network dedicated to promoting sustained menstrual hygiene practices.

Items	Quantity	Amount	Total
Reusable Pads	10	350	3500
Regular sanitary napkins	50	90	4500
Menstruation comic	20	200	4000
Menstrual training kit	2	2500	5000

PADyatra, initiative for menstrual dignity

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.

Empowering Change: Padyatra Initiative for Menstrual Hygiene

Welcome to the Padyatra initiative, a groundbreaking endeavor by Kokan NGO to revolutionize menstrual hygiene awareness and accessibility. Our commitment is not just to walk a thousand miles, but to stride towards a healthier, more informed community.

In a world where conversations about menstrual hygiene are often hushed, Padyatra takes a bold step forward. We aim to bridge the gap by promoting open dialogues, eradicating taboos, and providing essential education to both young girls and women, including those affected by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Polycystic Ovary Disorder (PCOD).

Menstrual Hygiene Workshops

Empowerment begins with knowledge. Padyatra conducts interactive workshops, educating participants on the significance of menstrual hygiene. Our expert facilitators share insights, debunk myths, and provide practical tips for maintaining hygiene during menstruation, addressing the specific needs of individuals with PCOS and PCOD.

Sanitary Product Distribution

Access to quality sanitary products is a basic right. Padyatra strives to make this a reality for every woman, considering the diverse needs of women. With your support, we distribute sanitary kits containing eco-friendly and comfortable menstrual products to underprivileged communities, ensuring a healthier menstrual experience.

Community Outreach Programs

Padyatra doesn't just stop at workshops and product distribution. We actively engage with communities through outreach programs. By fostering partnerships and collaboration, we create a network dedicated to promoting sustained menstrual hygiene practices.

Items	Quantity	Amount	Total
Sewing Machines	5	5750	28750
Reusable Sanitary Napkins	50	345	17250
Health & Hygiene Kit	20	450	9000

PADyatra, initiative for menstrual dignity

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.