In Bangladesh, menstruation remains entangled in social, cultural, and religious constraints, leading to significant challenges in menstrual hygiene management, especially for rural women. Lack of awareness and preparedness regarding menstruation often results in health issues for many girls and women, hindering their education and work opportunities.
Our project, "Shurokkhay Shadhinota," aims to break down these barriers and empower rural women through skill development. In the first phase, we provided comprehensive training to 30 underprivileged women, focusing on the importance of sanitary napkin usage, low-cost production techniques, and effective marketing strategies. This training was a collaborative effort with Cox's Bazar Women and Children Development Organization and facilitated by Women's Windows.
In the subsequent phase, we plan to identify and support two exceptional women who aspire to make a positive impact on society by producing and selling affordable sanitary napkins within their local communities. JCI Cox's Bazar will furnish them with the necessary equipment and authentic raw materials sourced in collaboration with Women's Windows, aiming that JCI Cox’s Bazar signed MoU with Women’s Windows as they are specialized in this field.
Over the course of three years, our project aims to create a minimum of five women entrepreneurs from underprivileged rural areas. Through the MoU signed with Women's Windows, other JCI organizations can also participate and extend similar training in their respective regions. Together, we envision a future where menstrual independence and women's empowerment go hand in hand, fostering healthier and more inclusive communities.