Collective Action Against Period Poverty
Launched in 2023 in partnership with the French Embassy, across the Northern and Central Provinces, the CAAPP project worked through 13 partner organizations to improve access to menstrual products, promote menstrual hygiene management, influence national policy, and build supportive communities where no one is held back by their period.
| Collective Action Against Period Poverty(CAAPP) | |
| Number of partner organizations involved | 13 |
| Number of beneficiaries reached | 34,485 |
| Number of menstrual hygiene sessions conducted | 579 |
Traditionally, menstruation has always been treated as a private matter. Cultural beliefs have led to the perception that menstruation should remain a secret, and many families have resisted the need for menstrual health education. This project changed perceptions-not only for our communities but also for me personally.
Midwife – “Cheddikulam MOH Division“