Few Shocking Facts

– Around 70% of women in India say their family can’t afford to buy menstrual products. Most girls end up not going to school, because of this issue.

– Many women and girls do not have access to materials to manage their menstruation, especially in times of emergency — natural disasters and conflicts.

– 71% of adolescent girls in India are unaware of menstruation until they get it themselves.

– %0% of Indian women believe that they cannot touch people or special foods during menstruation

– 24% still operate from family members during their periods

– 24% of girls miss school during their monthly menstrual cycles and many even drop out.