The Silent Crisis: Period Poverty in Kashmir & Pakistan
Empower Women, Protect Health, and Break the Cycle of Shame
Period poverty is more than a lack of sanitary pads, it is a human rights issue that deeply impacts the health, education, and dignity of millions of women and girls.
According to the UNICEF, nearly 500 million women worldwide lack access to menstrual products and adequate facilities. In Pakistan and Azad Kashmir, 1 in 3 women cannot afford basic sanitary products, forcing them to rely on unsafe alternatives like old cloths, rags, or even newspaper.
Your Contribution
When women face infertility due to untreated menstrual health conditions, they often experience societal pressure, emotional trauma, and mental health struggles — deepening the cycle of poverty and despair.
Donate Any Amount – Every Donation Counts
Every contribution, big or small, helps end shame, prevent health complications, and save lives by fighting period poverty and empowering women and girls across Kashmir and Pakistan.
£10 – Period Poverty Pack
Provide a complete hygiene kit for one girl, ensuring safe, clean menstrual care for months while protecting her health, dignity, and education from the risks of period poverty.
£50 – Help Five Girls
Equip five girls with essential hygiene products and education, empowering them to manage their periods safely, stay in school, and break free from the stigma surrounding menstruation.
£100 – Educate a School
Fund educational workshops and provide hygiene packs for an entire classroom, teaching girls about menstrual health while ensuring they have the resources to manage their periods confidently and safely.
£500 – Transform a Community
Build sustainable infrastructure, improve sanitation, and create lasting change, giving an entire village access to menstrual health resources, education, and dignity for generations to come.
This silent struggle leads to: Girls dropping out of school due to lack of proper toilets or privacy. Serious health risks, including infections and long-term reproductive complications. Shame, stigma, and isolation caused by cultural taboos around menstruation. Mental health struggles, including stress, depression, and anxiety.
Period poverty doesn’t just affect a month, it affects a lifetime.
The Harsh Reality
In Pakistan and Kashmir, menstruation is surrounded by cultural silence and misinformation. Many adolescent girls do not know what menstruation is until they experience it for the first time, leaving them confused, scared, and unprepared.
Schools are often ill-equipped, with:
> No private toilets or washrooms for girls.
> Teachers untrained or unwilling to discuss menstrual health.
> A lack of proper waste disposal for sanitary pads.
This results in girls missing up to 5 school days each month — adding up to 60 missed days a year, ultimately leading to school dropouts and limited futures.
Why Period Poverty Must Be Stopped Now
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) emphasise gender equality, good health, and quality education — all of which are impossible without addressing menstrual health.
By supporting our Period Poverty Project, you are directly contributing to:
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
End Period Poverty, Empower Her Future.
Give Dignity. Give Opportunity
Period poverty can end with collective action. Just £10 provides dignity, health, and hope to a girl in need. Your support helps her stay in school, stay healthy, and chase her dreams. A single pad may be small, but its impact is life-changing.
Donate today and be the reason a girl’s future is filled with opportunity, confidence, and freedom.
Period Poverty – FAQ Section
Where do you distribute Period Poverty Packs?
We distribute period poverty packs across Pakistan and Azad Kashmir, focusing on the poorest and most vulnerable communities. Distribution takes place during medical camps, through schools, hospitals, and rural outreach programs to ensure girls and women in need receive consistent and reliable support.
Who leads the Period Poverty Project?
Our program is female-led, with women at the forefront of education, distribution, and community engagement. This helps build trust, reduce stigma, and create safe spaces where women and girls can openly discuss menstrual health.
How do you address cultural taboos around menstruation?
We tackle menstrual taboos by raising awareness and educating communities. Our female volunteers engage directly with women and girls, providing accurate information and creating an environment where menstrual health can be discussed without shame.
Do you face backlash in conservative areas?
Yes, sometimes there is initial resistance due to cultural norms and a lack of understanding. However, through community dialogue and education, people become more open to our work and begin to see the positive impact it has on health and dignity.
What’s included in a Period Poverty Pack?
Each £10 Period Poverty Pack contains high-quality sanitary pads, hygiene products, and educational material on menstrual care. It provides safe, sustainable, and dignified solutions for months, helping prevent infections and school absences.
6. Why is this project so important?
Period poverty doesn’t just affect hygiene — it impacts health, education, and equality. Without access to safe menstrual products, girls may drop out of school, face serious health risks, and experience emotional trauma due to societal pressure and stigma.
How does period poverty affect girls’ education?
Period poverty is a major cause of school absenteeism among girls in Pakistan and Azad Kashmir. Without proper menstrual products or private washrooms, many girls miss classes each month or drop out completely, limiting their future opportunities.
8. How is my donation used?
Every penny of your donation goes directly towards purchasing period packs, hygiene education workshops, and building sustainable menstrual health infrastructure in underserved areas. We maintain full transparency, so you can trust that your contribution is making a real difference.
9. How do you ensure privacy and dignity for girls receiving packs?
We prioritize discreet distribution, ensuring that girls receive their packs in private, safe spaces like medical camps, schools, and women-only gatherings, preserving their dignity and comfort at every step.
10. Can I donate on behalf of someone else or as Sadaqah?
In Pakistan and Azad Kashmir, countless women and girls face serious health risks due to lack of access to safe menstrual care. By supporting this cause, you’re not only helping to improve female health and well-being, but also giving in the form of Sadaqah.
Your donation can be made on behalf of yourself or as a lasting gift for someone you love — creating blessings that continue to grow.
Be the Change – End Period Poverty Today
No girl should feel shame, miss school, or risk her health simply because of her period. Together, we can break the silence, fight stigma, and provide thousands of women and girls in Pakistan and Azad Kashmir with the care they deserve.
Your donation doesn’t just provide sanitary products, it restores dignity, health, and hope.
Whether you give £10 to support one girl or £500 to transform an entire community, every contribution matters.
Act now and help us build a future where every girl can learn, dream, and thrive without limits.
