When we started Project Masik in 2021, menstrual health was rarely discussed openly in the tribal areas of South Gujarat. Many girls were dropping out of school due to lack of access to sanitary products. Many women were using cloth, leaves, or ash during their periods — risking infections and disease.
The Journey
Over the past four years, Project Masik has evolved from a small pad distribution drive into a comprehensive menstrual health awareness program. Today, we celebrate a major milestone: 24,000 free sanitary pads distributed to women and girls in need.
More Than Just Pads
What makes Project Masik special is not just the numbers. It's the conversations we've started:
- Conducted 200+ menstrual health workshops in schools and communities
- Trained 50 local women as menstrual health ambassadors
- Partnered with 30+ schools for regular pad supply
- Reached women in 38 villages across Valsad district
Real Stories
"Before Project Masik, I used to miss 4-5 days of school every month. Now I don't miss a single day." — Priya, Class 9 student from a tribal village near Valsad.
This milestone is not the end — it's a reminder of how much more work remains. Period poverty is real, and we won't stop until every girl in Gujarat has access to safe, hygienic menstrual products.