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Women Hygiene Awareness Program - 2022
Year: 2022
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Gender Equality, Mental Health & Safe Spaces
Programme at a Glance
₹
9,800
Budget Used
364
Total Reach
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52
Direct Beneficiaries
312
Indirect Beneficiaries
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1 : 6
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
The Women Hygiene Awareness Programme (2022), implemented by The Dream Welfare Society, focused on improving menstrual hygiene awareness, personal health practices, and dignity among women and adolescent girls from underserved communities in Rajasthan. With a total investment of ₹9,800, the programme reached 200 participants, directly benefiting 52 women and girls and indirectly impacting 312 individuals through household-level knowledge transfer. Achieving a total reach of 364 people at an average cost of ₹49 per participant, the programme demonstrated that even small-scale hygiene education initiatives can generate meaningful health and social impact.
Key Findings
- Hygiene awareness is critical for women’s health and dignity
- Low-cost awareness interventions can generate large-scale impact
- Community discussions reduce stigma and misinformation
- Women act as strong agents of health behavior change
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Women Hygiene Awareness Program - 2022 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Budget | ₹ 9,800 |
| Direct Impact | 52 |
| Indirect Impact | 312 |
| Total Reach | 364 |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Deep-rooted cultural taboos and social stigma around menstruation
- Initial hesitation among adolescent girls and first-time participants
- Limited access to affordable and quality hygiene products
- Lack of private sanitation facilities in some households
- Limited involvement of male family members
- Need for repeated engagement to sustain behavior change
Learnings
- Safe, non-judgmental spaces encourage open dialogue
- Peer-to-peer discussions are highly effective
- Visual demonstrations improve understanding
- Involving local women leaders increases trust
- Repeated awareness sessions are essential for sustained impact
Methodology
- Review of programme expenditure, attendance, and activity records
- Interviews and group discussions with women and adolescent girls
- Observation of hygiene awareness sessions and demonstrations
- Household-level discussions to assess behavior change and knowledge transfer
- Cross-verification with field staff, health workers, and community facilitators
Impact Analysis
- Improved menstrual hygiene management practices
- Increased use of safe and hygienic sanitary products
- Adoption of proper washing, drying, and disposal practices
- Reduced fear, myths, and misconceptions
- Reduced risk of infections
Conclusion
The Women Hygiene Awareness Programme (2022) successfully generated significant health and social impact by reaching 364 people through a focused, inclusive, and highly cost-effective intervention. By breaking long-standing taboos and empowering women and girls with accurate knowledge, the programme strengthened health outcomes, dignity, and gender equality—affirming women’s health education as a cornerstone of sustainable community development.
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