The Rigel Foundation recently organised a workshop in schools to raise awareness about feminine sanitation The session focused on educating adolescent girls from rural areas of Maharashtra, offering a safe and supportive space to discuss menstrual health and hygiene.
To provide accuarate medical insights, the foundation invited Dr. Nilam Chougule, a medical professional,as the guest expert. She addressed common questions and guided students on best practices for menstrual care and hygiene
Approximately 350 students from classes 6-10 , representing five schools,actively participated. To foster engagement and better understanding , the program included interactive group activities and quiz style game to asseses and reinforce knowledge on menstrual hygiene pratices.
The workshop received on overwheminlgy postive repsonse from both students and teachers.The foundation gathered feedback through a Google Form survey highlightedhigh levels of satisfaction. The participants described sessions as informative ,impactful and much needed for the community.