HCC NepalHCC's Health & Hygiene Workshops
In Nepal female menstruation is mired in traditional taboo and stigma.
School-aged girls and adult women in rural areas of Nepal
From hccnepal.org/outreach-projects ↗About this program
In many rural areas, menstruating women are not allowed to cook food, touch family members or perform normal household chores like cooking, and in extreme conditions are forced to spend their monthly periods in sheds isolated from their homes. These beliefs have led to a lack of education about women’s health and hygiene.
HCC staff conduct seminars and workshops for in rural areas for school aged girls but are also open for adult women from the local communities. Staff also distribute educational booklets on menstrual health created by HCC intern Maia Pandey and supply hygiene materials.
Details
- Who
- School-aged girls and adult women in rural areas of Nepal
- Where
- Rural areas of Nepal
Run by
PEAK ProgramThe PEAK Program promotes education and knowledge for disadvantaged students in higher education.
RISE ProgramThe RISE Program provides rural investments in student education, providing marginazlied children with the opportunity to stay in school, strengthening local communities and keeping children safe.Mentorship & LeadershipHCC students in the Signature and PEAK Programs participate in innovative Mentorship Training.