Menstrual Hygiene Management Pilot Project in Saptari

Focus Area          : 15 VDCs’ of Saptari District 
Donor                  : UNICEF

The Menstrual Hygiene Management Pilot Project in Saptari District was implemented in 15 VDCs of the district. The objective of the program was to assess the level of knowledge and understanding of Sexual and Reproductive Health, Menstrual Hygiene Management and practices associated with Menstrual Hygiene Management among out of school adolescent girls from disadvantaged communities. All the said adolescent girls were GATE (Girl’s Access to Education) graduates. Sanitary napkin making training was also provided to the adolescent girls.