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Days for Girls kits to promote menstrual health and hygiene

August 28, 2021
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RENEW in collaboration with the education ministry launched the Days for Girls kits, which are washable menstrual health kits, at the Khasadrapchu Middle Secondary School in Thimphu, yesterday.

It will be piloted for six months after which it will be expanded in other schools. Days for Girls Australia, an international NGO is funding the program.

Health Minister Dechen Wangmo, present at the launch urged girls to talk about menstruation as it is a natural and healthy part of the life of women and girls.

“If you shy away from it and if you hide your pads then I think change will take a long time. Talking about your periods is okay. Talking about your pain is okay. And asking for help is okay because that is who you are. And we must not change that,” she added.

The washable menstrual kit is going to be convenient for the girls.

“Most of the shopkeepers are elders and it’s uncomfortable to ask for pads. So, this washable menstrual kit will be comfortable and easier as we do not have to go to shops every time we have periods,” said Tshering Dolkar, a student of Khasadrapchu Middle Secondary School.

Besides Khasadrapchu, Genekha School also received the menstrual kits. And according to RENEW, the two schools were selected as they are located in the rural part of Thimphu.

“The purpose of these kits is to educate our girls on menstrual health and the kits are mainly designed for rural school students, especially girls,” said Tandin Wangmo, the project officer of RENEW.

The menstrual kit worth 900 Ngultrum contains two shields, eight liners, transport bag, a draw string bag, two pairs of under garments, soap and a small towel.

RENEW plans to train women to make menstrual kits in the country if the pilot program goes well.

Karma Wangdi

Edited by Sonam Pem

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