Ashraya Zilla Vikalangula Samakya "Empowering Every Ability"
Menstrual Hygiene & Dignity for Women with Disabilities

Women – Health
& Hygiene Initiative

Empowering Persons with Disabilities for Dignified Careers

500+
Trained
350+
Placed
80+
Partners
10+
Years
About This Program

At Ashraya Zilla Vikalangula Samakya (AZVS), we recognize that menstrual health is not just a hygiene issue — it is a matter of dignity, health, and human rights. Women and girls with disabilities, especially in rural and hill areas, often face additional barriers such as lack of awareness, limited access to sanitary products, stigma, and poor sanitation facilities.

In many tribal and hilly regions, traditional practices and misinformation still lead to unsafe menstrual hygiene methods. Due to poverty, inaccessibility, and social stigma, women with disabilities are at greater risk of infections, isolation, and school or work absenteeism.

Through our Women – Health & Hygiene Program, AZVS conducts menstrual hygiene awareness sessions in villages and hill communities. We educate women, adolescent girls, caregivers, and families about safe menstrual practices, addressing myths, taboos, and discrimination surrounding menstruation.

AZVS promotes dignity, confidence, and self-care among women with disabilities and ensures accessibility of hygiene information for women with different types of disabilities — leaving no one behind.

In partnership with Pinkishe Foundation, AZVS has distributed 300+ sanitary pads to children with disabilities and women with disabilities in underserved rural and tribal communities. This initiative not only provides essential hygiene materials but also creates a safe space for open discussion on menstrual health — breaking silence and building confidence among beneficiaries.

In remote hill regions where access to health services is limited, women now practice safer menstrual hygiene methods, awareness has reduced fear and shame associated with menstruation, families are more supportive and informed, and girls with disabilities are encouraged to attend school regularly.

Through consistent outreach, counseling, and distribution drives, AZVS ensures that no woman with disability is left behind when it comes to health, hygiene, and dignity.

"Menstrual health is not a privilege — it is a right for every woman and girl."
With awareness, access, and support, every woman deserves to live with dignity, confidence, and good health.

Our Intervention
Awareness Sessions

Menstrual hygiene sessions conducted in villages & hill communities

Education & Training

Educating women, girls, caregivers & families on safe menstrual practices

Dignity & Confidence

Promoting self-care, dignity & confidence among women with disabilities

Breaking Myths & Taboos

Addressing stigma, myths & discrimination surrounding menstruation

Sanitary Pad Distribution

300+ pads distributed in partnership with Pinkishe Foundation

Hill Area Outreach

Reaching remote tribal & hill communities where access is most limited

"Menstrual health is not a privilege — it is a right for every woman and girl."

With awareness, access, and support, every woman deserves to live with dignity, confidence, and good health.

Through this comprehensive Women – Health & Hygiene Initiative, AZVS continues to transform lives — not just by distributing sanitary products, but by building awareness, dignity, and confidence among women and girls with disabilities across rural and tribal communities.