According to National Family Health Survey- 5 (NFHS 5) 64%adolescent girls in India and 76.15% of women aged 15-24 in India use hygenic products during menstruation with a significant gap between urban areas 89.37% and rural areas 72.32%
UMA Foundation actively promotes menstrual hygiene awareness, empowering women with essential knowledge about their bodies and overall well-being. Through this initiative, we educate women and adolescent girls about the proper use of sanitary napkins and the importance of cleanliness during menstruation. The project also supports the deprived sections of society by distributing sanitary napkins to promote health, hygiene, and dignity among women.
The major focus areas we have reached through our various initiatives are-
• Engineering Chauraha, Lucknow
• Sikandra Bagh, Lucknow
• Nishatganj Riverside, Lucknow
• Lakshman Mela Maidan, Lucknow
Rationale behind the Project
Female Literacy Rate in India (The Need for Education)
Women Use Sanitary Napkins (The Resource Gap)
Use Hygienic Methods (Our Target Goal)
How We Address the Need
Health Education & Counseling
Conducting regular health camps and workshops to demystify menstruation and provide accurate information, fighting stigma in local **Lucknow** communities.
Resource Distribution (Sanitary Kits)
Providing free and accessible sanitary pads and hygiene kits to young girls from economically weaker sections to ensure dignity and school attendance.
Long-Term Sustainability
Promoting the use of sustainable and hygienic methods and empowering women with knowledge to maintain health over the long term.
Project SAKHI Impact So Far
Pad Distribution
UMA Foundation has distributed over 5,000+ sanitary pads to underprivileged women, promoting menstrual hygiene and awareness.
Urban Deprived Zone
Reaching over 10+ urban deprived zones to uplift lives and promote sustainable community development.
Women & Girls
Empowering 2000+ women and girls through education, confidence building, and awareness programs.
Medical Camps
Conducted 3+ medical camps offering general health checkups.
Meet The Project Head
Project Head
Arpita Dwivedi
Project Sakhi Lead | Women Empowerment
