Sanitary Pad Training

LIFE Nepal organized a crucial and essential activity for adolescent girls, namely, sanitary pad making training for menstrual hygiene. This training was conducted in small groups, adhering to safety measures such as social distancing, mask usage, appropriate venue selection, and hand sanitization. The girls from schools benefited significantly from this initiative, gaining knowledge on how to prepare sanitary pads using locally available materials at home. A noteworthy outcome is that many of the trained girls started using sanitary pads that they developed themselves at home, utilizing local and readily available resources. This not only proved to be cost-effective but also a safe alternative, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when there were concerns about moving outside the home to purchase sanitary pads. Furthermore, the sanitary pads developed by the girls were also utilized by their family members. This care-oriented approach was particularly meaningful as the pandemic created apprehensions about going to shops to buy sanitary pads for both the girls and their family members. Additionally, the trained girls extended their skills to other friends in the community, teaching them how to make sanitary pads using locally available resources. They also provided sanitary pads to friends in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative played a crucial role in ensuring menstrual hygiene and health for adolescent girls, which became even more significant during the stay-at-home measures implemented during the pandemic.