In Nepal, too many girls still face fear and shame around menstruation, missing school and losing confidence. Since 2018, the Unatti Foundation has led menstrual education workshops across Bagmati and Sindhupalchok, reaching tens of thousands of girls and boys. Each session replaces stigma with strength-helping girls stay in school, dream bigger, and embrace their power with confidence and pride.
In Nepal, menstruation is still followed by widespread stigma, taboos and myths: many girls believe they are "unclean" during their periods, hide at home, miss days of school, avoid social interaction-and ultimately fall behind. Without accurate information or supportive environments, this leads to fear, shame, and even dropping out of school altogether. The ripple effect: limited educational attainment, diminished confidence, and fewer opportunities for these young women to decide their own fut
Unatti's GHEEP ends menstrual stigma through in school menstruation & health education workshops. Led by local Nepali women educators, we've reached over 25,000 students across Bagmati and Sindhupalchok regions since 2018. Workshops include girls and boys, and My First Period packs are distributed to all female participants. Through education and open conversation, we build confidence, keep girls in school, and empower communities to replace shame with strength.
The program's long-term impact is clear-schools report fewer absences, higher confidence among girls, and open dialogue around menstrual health. Each workshop plants lasting change, creating informed, empowered young women who uplift their communities for generations.
