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Menstrual Hygiene Management

01/04/2018 – 10/10/2019
NRS 36,05,001.20
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The MHM project improved menstrual health awareness in Achham while supporting women-led sanitary pad enterprises through community and school-based interventions.

Project Overview

The Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) project aimed to improve menstrual health awareness among adolescent girls and women while promoting local entrepreneurship in sanitary pad production. Funded by the Grand Challenges Canada, the project was implemented in Achham District from April 2018 to October 2019 with a total project cost of NPR 3,605,001.20. The project focused on school-based monitoring, community awareness, MHM campaigns, and capacity building to establish sustainable, women-led menstrual pad enterprises.

Major Achievements:

  • Formed and capacitated MHM Champion Groups

  • Promoted women-led entrepreneurship in sanitary pad production and market linkage

  • Raised awareness on menstrual hygiene and WASH, especially for adolescent girls and women

  • Conducted practical trainings on sanitary pad making to ensure sustainability.

Implemented Area: Achham district