MENSTRUAL HYGIENE AND PADS DISTRIBUTION (09.02.2024)
Rotaract Club of Coastal Andhra and Rotaract Club of Sabala, as a part of Project Red 2.0 – a multi-district initiative by District 3020, hosted by Rotaract Club of Ave, conducted the event in the tribal areas of Hukumpeta, near Paderu, a town in ASR District of Andhra Pradesh.
A survey was conducted in December 2023 on Menstrual hygiene in residential girls’ school and one government colleges. The survey found students lacked the awareness on Menstrual hygiene and with proper physical facilities.
On 9th February 2024, the Rotaract Club of Coastal Andhra and Rotaract Club Sabala visited Paderu and conducted menstrual hygiene and healthy diet sessions for the students. Around 4000 sanitary pads were distributed for the girls (700 packets).
The Rotaract Club of Young Leaders and Rotaract Club of Sabala together conducted the event.