Shakti Shala:Building Menstruation-Friendly Schools

Shakti Shala is Pinkishe Foundation's flagship programme that helps schools create sustainable menstrual health support systems for adolescent girls through education, access to menstrual products, teacher engagement, community participation and long-term school ownership.
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Building Menstrual Friendly Schools

Shakti Shala transforms schools into safe,supportive and menstruation-friendly spaces bycombining access to menstrual products,education, disposal infrastructure, leadershipdevelopment and community engagement.

ACCESS

Reliable menstrual products available inside schools whenever girls need them.

EDUCATION

Age-appropriate menstrual health sessions that build awareness and confidence.

SAFE DISPOSAL

Cleaner and more dignified disposal systems for menstruation-friendly schools.

SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Teachers, Sakhis and school stakeholders trained to provide ongoing support.

Why Shakti Shala Matters?

Millions of adolescent girls face challenges during menstruation that impact their education, confidence and well-being. Shakti Shala creates menstruation-friendly schools by ensuring access to products, accurate health education, safe disposal systems and supportive school environments.

Improved Attendance
Girls are able to attend school consistently throughout the month without interruptions caused by lack of menstrual support.
Increased Awareness
Students gain accurate menstrual health knowledge, helping break myths, reduce stigma and build confidence.
Safer Schools
Improved infrastructure and disposal facilities create cleaner, more comfortable and menstruation-friendly school environments.
Community Support
Teachers, Sakhis and school stakeholders are equipped to provide guidance, support and ongoing engagement.

The Proposed Issue at a Glance

Key menstrual health challenges faced by adolescent girls across India.

355 Million+

Women and girls menstruate every month in India.

71%

Girls are unaware of menstruation before their first period.

23%

Girls are at risk of missing school or dropping out due to menstrual challenges.

50%

Schools lack adequate menstrual hygiene infrastructure and disposal systems.

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How Shakti Shala Works?

A comprehensive school-based model designed to create sustainable menstrual health support systems.

1. School Assessment

Understanding school needs, infrastructure gaps and menstrual health challenges.
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2. Access & Infrastructure

Providing menstrual products, PadBank systems and safe disposal facilities.
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3. Education Sessions

Delivering age-appropriate menstrual health education and awareness programmes.

4. Support & Monitoring

Training teachers and Sakhis while ensuring long-term programme sustainability.

The Shakti Shala Model

A comprehensive school-based approach that combines access, education, infrastructure and community support.

Access to Products

    • PadBank units installed in schools
    • Reliable access to menstrual products
    • Reduced absenteeism

    Health Education

      • Menstrual health awareness sessions
      • Myth-busting and confidence building
      • Age-appropriate learning

      Safe Infrastructure

        • Disposal systems
        • Menstrual-friendly facilities
        • Cleaner school environment

        Community Support

          • Teacher training
          • Sakhi leadership programme
          • Ongoing school engagement

          The Shakti Shala Journey

          Every school follows a structured pathway designed to create lasting menstrual health support systems. From identifying needs to building ownership, each step contributes to a safe, inclusive and menstruation-friendly learning environment.

          School Selection
          Identify high-need schools with readiness for impact.
          Needs Assessment
          Assess menstrual health and infrastructure gaps.
          Access & Infrastructure
          Install PadBank units and disposal systems.
          Health Education
          Deliver age-appropriate awareness sessions.
          Community Engagement
          Build support through teachers, Sakhis and communities.
          Menstruation-Friendly School
          Create safe, inclusive and supportive school environments.

          Ensuring Accountability Through Shakti Shala

          Shakti Shala combines field documentation, implementation tracking and periodic reviews to support informed decision-making and responsible programme delivery.

          Field  Documentation
          Implementation activities are documented through regular field updates and evidence collection.
          School-Level Tracking
          Education activities, infrastructure readiness and engagement efforts are monitored at the school level.
          Programme Monitoring
          Progress is tracked through structured dashboards and reporting systems throughout implementation.
          Review & Learning
          Periodic assessments help identify successes, challenges and opportunities for continuous improvement.

          Bring Shakti Shala to More Schools

          Shakti Shala helps schools create safe, supportive and menstruation-friendly learning environments through access to menstrual products, health education, improved infrastructure and community engagement. Partner with Pinkishe Foundation to strengthen menstrual health support systems for adolescent girls.
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