23/08/2026
Menstrual Hygiene Management Kit Distribution: Camp 15, Block B
COAST Foundation, with UNICEF support, distributed 1,871 Menstrual Hygiene Management Kits to women and adolescent girls in Block B of Camp 15. Recipients included 1,225 women and 646 adolescents. Among them there were 26 persons with disabilities which indicates ensuring dignity and inclusivity.
Alongside distribution, COAST staffs delivered clear messaging sessions on how to use the kits, especially for those receiving them for the first time. These sessions-built awareness on safe menstrual hygiene practices, reduced stigma and empowered girls and women to manage their cycles with confidence.
Immediate impacts included improved hygiene, reduced infection risks and greater participation in daily activities without fear or anxiety. Beneficiaries expressed relief and gratitude noting that the guidance restored dignity and strengthened resilience.
Community volunteers and leaders actively supported the process. It ensures transparency and equitable access. This initiative reflects strong donor partnership and community solidarity, advancing health, dignity and equity in humanitarian response.
The whole distribution has been mamanged under COAST-Tearfund WASH Project.
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