28/05/2023
Today is Menstrual Hygiene Day. Less than 20% of girls and women in India use sanitary pads. This data led to the initiation of Spot On & Off in 2020. Through my various awareness camps, I realized that we had to address the significant problem at hand - access to sanitary pads, the issue of sustainability and awareness."
I am excited to announce the launch of गरिमा (GARIMA), the Spot On & Off sanitary pad kit. GARIMA means dignity. Every girl and woman in India deserves the right to menstruate with dignity. These kits are being skilfully manufactured by visually impaired women at The Blind Relief Association, Delhi. After multiple attempts, we have successfully created this kit that not only promotes dignity but also provides employment opportunities for visually impaired women and addresses sustainability concerns.
We are proud to mention that we are recycling cotton fabric to create these kits, contributing to a more eco-friendly approach. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to The Blind Relief Association and USHA Silai for their unwavering support throughout this project. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of countless women across India.
USHASilai The Blind Relief Association Delhi Uday Foundation