Through the Smiley Days project, IDF will help 10000 girls and women in overcoming the social barriers associated with menstruation. By providing them with the right information, products and facilities, we will ensure an equal opportunity for girls across India whilst contributing to reach 4 key Global Sustainable Development Goals.

Challenge

These girls face: Fear and shame caused by cultural myths/taboos and lack of information, lack of funds to source proper sanitary products, defaulting to unhygienic alternatives, lack of privacy by being forced to share toilets with boys, gynecological issues and infections which can lead to early death and early marriages and pregnancies.

Long-Term Impact

In our targeted areas, we hope to be able to: decrease school drop out rate from girls, decrease use of unhygienic alternatives, increase access to affordable sanitary products, increase number of toilet facilities, specifically with separation for girls, increase knowledge and awareness on menstrual hygiene, decrease level of exclusion and feelings of shame/fear for girls

References

1. http://www.idf4all.org
2. http://idf4all.org/smile.php
3. https://www.facebook.com/smileydaysidf/
4. https://www.instagram.com/indiandreamsfoundation/

Additional Documentation

https://www.globalgiving.org//pfil/24721/projdoc.pdf

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