Women's Monthly Challlenge

Animal shelter in  rural Nepal

Pinkey teaching women to make sanitary pads

When Pinkey visited Arunkhola, Nawalparasi District in Nepal last month she encountered an ongoing problem that even today is common in the rural areas.  Many women are relegated to staying with the animals or in small outdoor sheds during their menstrual period.  Those who do not encounter these isolating circumstances still face hardships since the lack of sanitary supplies forces them to miss school and other activities during their monthly period.  

Pinkey took advantage of being in Arunkhola to teach the women how to make sanitary supplies with  moisture proof backing and fabrics that can be reused.  Pinkey's teaching has caught on everywhere with women eager to gain more control over their lives with simple supplies they can make for themselves.