{"id":7066,"date":"2025-01-13T16:06:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T15:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saano-kosheli.fr\/2025-projets-divers-briser-le-tabou-education-serviettes-hygieniques"},"modified":"2025-11-07T12:14:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T11:14:17","slug":"2025-various-projects-breaking-the-taboo-education-sanitary-pads","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/saano-kosheli.fr\/en\/2025-various-projects-breaking-the-taboo-education-sanitary-pads","title":{"rendered":"2025 various projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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2025 \u2022<\/strong><\/strong> VARIOUS PROJECTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saano kosheli<\/strong> gives useful gifts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

as reusable and washable sanitary pads (total 1574)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

educational programmes on menstruation, a taboo subject<\/a>,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

and supports several other projects<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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It has now been 10 years<\/strong> since we carried out our first humanitarian action in Nepal. In 2015, the country was hit by two severe earthquakes, causing many deaths, injuries and destruction. That was the year after our first trip, where we had been impressed by the enormous kindness of the inhabitants, despite their poverty. Without hesitation, we set up a humanitarian operation. We then continued our commitment and provided assistance in various ways, in close collaboration with our Nepalese friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our humanitarian association, Saano kosheli<\/strong>, will continue to exist and our projects will be continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, we will stop selling our beautiful, handmade Nepalese products. These are therefore our last markets.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We would like to thank you very much for your support, loyalty and trust during all the years you have been buying our products.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dheri dheri dhanyabaad<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 2025 AGENDA MARCH\u00c9S DE NO\u00cbL \u2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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sam 22 nov \u2022 VERNET-CHAM\u00c9ANE<\/strong> \u2022 10-18h<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March\u00e9 de No\u00ebl au Ch\u00e2teau de Montfort<\/p>\n\n\n\n

dim 23 nov \u2022 ST GEN\u00c8S LA TOURETTE \u2022 9-19h<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salon Artisanale et Bien-\u00catre, salle polyvalente<\/p>\n\n\n\n

dim 7 d\u00e9c \u2022 \u00c9CHANDELYS \u2022 8-18h<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salle des f\u00eates, Le Bourg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

mar 2 d\u00e9c \u2022 SAUXILLANGES \u2022 9-12.30h<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chez Christine<\/strong> : 6 Place la Libert\u00e9 (maison aux volets bleus)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

pendant le march\u00e9 hebdomadaire<\/p>\n\n\n\n

mar 9 d\u00e9c \u2022 SAUXILLANGES \u2022 9-12.30h<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chez Christine<\/strong> : 6 Place la Libert\u00e9 (maison aux volets bleus)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

pendant le march\u00e9 hebdomadaire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 APRIL 2025 \u2022 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME & PACKETS FOR 300 GIRLS & WOMEN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aim is to provide participants with valuable knowledge<\/strong> about menstruation, puberty and the importance of (reproductive) health, of both women and men. The session will conclude with the distribution of packets of reusable and washable sanitary pads.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This program was actually supposed to take place on International Women’s Day. But making and assembling 300 packets took much more time than anticipated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

sewing 2400 cotton sanitary pads, 600 holders, 300 cloth bags, 300 carry pouches, 300 wash clothes,<\/strong> purchasing 600 panties and 300 soaps, printing 300 copies of instruction charts and <\/strong>menstrual calendars<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 This training creates awareness and self-confidence, laying a strong foundation for healthier, safer and more empowered communities<\/em> \u2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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300 GIRLS\/WOMEN HAVE BEEN INVITED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We, Saano kosheli and Maya Devi Khaitu of DFGN (Days for Girls Nepal)<\/strong>, have been working together for several years. It gives Maya and her team the opportunity to reach out to forgotten, disadvantaged groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maya’s ‘Ambassadors of Women’s Health’ programme is concise but comprehensive and offers a high-impact learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are participants from the Rai, Tamang, Bankariya, Chepang, Brahmin, Chhetri and many other underprivileged minorities. Despite all these different ethnic groups and cultures with different economic backgrounds, everyone participated in the discussions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 This programme reinforced the importance of creating safe spaces where women feel comfortable to share personal experiences and ask questions without fear or shame \u2022<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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THE PROGRAMME<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The training was split into 2 groups due to the huge turnout. The first group, led by Seema and Manjilla, covered a wide range of topics: from understanding menstruation and puberty to information on anatomy, conception and menstrual hygiene. <\/strong>Participants were also given a detailed introduction on washable sanitary pads, how they are made, used and cared for. <\/strong>Other sections focused on personal hygiene but also self-defence and awareness around human trafficking.<\/strong> Group two led by Maya and Sikha, followed the same programme so everyone could benefit from this informative training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discussions arise through questionnaires and question-and-answer session. The audience was open and happy to finally talk openly about this taboo subject. <\/strong>Many women shared their personal experiences and cultural practices, simultaneously creating a safe space for dialogue and learning. The day ended with an uplifting talk on self-confidence and handing out of the 300 packets of reusable and washable sanitary pads<\/strong> and snacks, also very important.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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OUTCOME<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discussions revealed that there is a severe lack of access to reliable menstrual products and accurate reproductive health information, especially for these women from marginalised backgrounds.<\/strong> However, it also reveals a strong willingness among participants to learn, adapt and support each other in breaking the silence around menstruation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These workshops serve as a platform for open dialogue, making women feel heard, valued and more confident to discuss these issues both at home and in their communities.<\/strong> A very important step in breaking longheld stigmas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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THANKS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018On behalf of DFGN<\/strong>, we would like to sincerely thank Saano Kosheli and Jacqueline for their valuable contribution to this special programme, making it a reality. Thanks to your support, we can reach more girls and women and for that we are extremely grateful.\u2019 Maya<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018We greatly appreciate the considerable time and effort Meera and the local DFGN team<\/strong> invested in the making, collecting and packing of the DFGN kits. Your efforts make a tangible difference in the lives of the people we help. Finally, we would like to thank the school committee<\/strong> for providing the venue. Your continuous support throughout the training period provided a welcoming and stimulating environment for learning and growth.\u2019 Maya and Saano kosheli<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 MARCH 2025 \u2022 PROJECT IN THE PIPELINE \u2022 300 PACKETS OF REUSABLE SANITARY PADS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SAANO KOSHELI AND MAYA COLLABORATE<\/strong><\/strong> TO DISTRIBUTE 300 PACKETS OF REUSABLE SANITARY PADS DURING AN EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maya (DFGN Nepal and our colleague<\/strong>) is convinced of the life-changing power of menstrual health education<\/strong>. She travels to remote regions to get this topic discussed with tireless enthusiasm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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During this programme, on the occasion of International Women’s Day*, packets of sanitary pads are distributed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The women (also marginalised) who work in DFGN’s fair trade workshop are hard at work making them<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apart from being a financial saving and a sustainable solution, this reusable and washable sanitary pad offers freedom of movement for Nepalese girls\/women above all!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 Menstruation is a natural process, not a taboo \u2022<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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* International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently actual all over the world again!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PREPARATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 sewing 2400 cotton sanitary pads, 600 holders, 300 cloth bags, 300 carry pouches and 300 wash clothes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 purchasing 600 panties and 300 soaps <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 printing 300 copies of instruction charts and <\/strong>menstrual calendars.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Once this is all realised and gathered together, Maya will go to the adjacent area with 2 assistants (see text Jan 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, 300 girls\/women from ethnic minorities will be invited to be educated about menstruation (taboo, stigma, hygiene, health…), to increase their knowledge (puberty, reproductive health…) and to receive a packet of sanitary pads.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2665\ufe0e More information about chaupadi et DFGN Nepal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chaupadi info<\/a><\/blockquote>