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Women Hygiene Awareness Programme - 2021
Year: 2021
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Gender Equality, Mental Health & Safe Spaces
Programme at a Glance
₹
1,00,000
Budget Used
4,156
Total Reach
◎
1,000
Direct Beneficiaries
3,156
Indirect Beneficiaries
↗
1 : 3
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
The Women Hygiene Awareness Programme, implemented by The Dream Welfare Society, aimed to improve menstrual hygiene awareness, personal health practices, and overall well-being among women and adolescent girls from underserved communities. The programme addressed critical gaps in hygiene knowledge, limited access to sanitary products, and the social stigma surrounding menstrual health. Beyond individual participants, the initiative contributed to positive changes in household and community health practices. By promoting awareness and healthy behaviors, the programme emerged as a cost-effective public health and women empowerment intervention with sustainable social and health outcomes.
Key Findings
- Improved Awareness of Menstrual Hygiene
- Reduction in Stigma and Misconceptions
- Healthier Daily Hygiene Practices
- Positive Spillover at Household and Community Level
- Cost-Effective and Sustainable Impact
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Women Hygiene Awareness Programme - 2021 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Budget | ₹ 1,00,000 |
| Direct Impact | 1,000 |
| Indirect Impact | 3,156 |
| Total Reach | 4,156 |
Challenges & Learnings
The Women Hygiene Awareness Programme faced several social and practical challenges, and these experiences provided valuable learnings that will help strengthen future health and awareness initiatives.
Challenges
- Deep-rooted cultural taboos and social stigma surrounding menstruation
- Initial discomfort and hesitation among adolescent girls
- 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 reinforce behavior change
Learnings
- Creating safe, non-judgmental spaces enables open dialogue
- Peer-to-peer discussions are highly effective
- Visual demonstrations improve understanding
- Involving local women leaders increases trust
- Continuous engagement is essential for sustained behavior change
Methodology
- Review of programme expenditure, attendance, and activity records
- Interaction with women and adolescent girls through interviews and group discussions
- 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
- Health and behavioral change outcomes evolve gradually
- Long-term reduction in infections and sustained behavior change require continued monitoring
Impact Analysis
- Improved Knowledge and Practices
- Health and Well-being Outcomes
- Social and Behavioral Change
- Education, Livelihood, and Participation
- Household and Community-Level Impact
- Institutional Linkages and Sustainability
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