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Breaking Menstruation Taboos in Sonbhadra
Breaking Menstruation Taboos in Sonbhadra
In Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, more than 100 rural girls and women came together to talk openly about menstruation for the very first time. With support from Sanjeevani Social... Read more...
Sparkling Change in Kanyakumari
Sparkling Change in Kanyakumari
During August-October 2024, Team Saukhyam reached out to young girls in Kanyakumari’s rural communities through awareness sessions focusing on menstrual health, the benefits of reusable menstrual products, and overall wellness. Read more...
My Saukhyam Journey
My Saukhyam Journey
Let's delve into the narrative of relief, research, and advocacy from Prof Sujata Sharma, a research scholar from DAVV University, Indore. Period pain, menstrual cramps, related rashes and itching are... Read more...
Roots of Sustainability: Unveiling LCA
Roots of Sustainability: Unveiling LCA
Decoding our journey to unveil the true impact of our Saukhyam Reusable Pads A survey as part of the project Amrita SeRVE revealed to us the desperate need for sustainable... Read more...
Sadya and Smiles: Our Onam Festivities
Sadya and Smiles: Our Onam Festivities
The Saukhyam family joyously embraced the warmth of Onam festivities as laughter, companionship and shared customs blended to create a lively palette of joy. As Amma says, Onam is a... Read more...
Sikkim's Health Workers and Saukhyam
Sikkim's Health Workers and Saukhyam
ASHAs from all over Sikkim are reaching out to women and girls to address menstruation and its impact on reproductive health, environmental conservation, and access to education. Saukhyam reusable pads... Read more...
Saukhyam Workshops in Jammu
Saukhyam Workshops in Jammu
Awareness workshop on Sanitary Waste management in Jammu evolved into a multifaceted program to promote reusable pads, generate livelihoods for women, and reduce pollution. Awareness workshop to multifaceted program It... Read more...
Reusable Menstrual Pads
Reusable Menstrual Pads
Still using Disposable sanitary napkins? Reluctant to shift to Reusable pads? Read this detailed account on a happy switch. Health issue due to use of disposable pads A random article... Read more...
Youngsters strive for a Noble Cause
Youngsters strive for a Noble Cause
Ayudh India working with Saukhyam Team Ayudh India is the youth wing of the Mata Amritanandamayi Math. Youngsters in various parts of India come together in the service of mankind... Read more...
Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene in Rural India
Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene in Rural India
Kajal shifts from disposable to reusable pads. Kajal Kumari, 19, lives in the village of Ratanpur in Bhojpur district of Bihar. Her father is no more and she lives with... Read more...
Value of Menses
Value of Menses
An examination of the world’s great religious traditions reveals that throughout history and the world over, feminine qualities, far from being denigrated, have been revered as powerful, pure and closest... Read more...
The Menstrual Cycle is a Hormonal Cycle
The Menstrual Cycle is a Hormonal Cycle
We believe it is essential for every woman to have a healthier way to manage her period because this process is what makes all life possible. A woman’s body is... Read more...
To Act with Selflessness and Unity
To Act with Selflessness and Unity
We all know that we are indebted to our beautiful Mother Earth and all Her creatures, for sustaining and supporting us every moment of our lives. Humanity is now facing... Read more...
For Ourselves and Our Planet
For Ourselves and Our Planet
The super absorbency and the pure white color of disposable sanitary pads come with a price. Research shows that disposable pads contain super-absorbent polymers mixed with bleached cellulose fiber. Super-absorbent... Read more...
Our Story
Our Story
Quest to find a hygienic and affordable way to handle menstruation The Saukhyam journey started with a quest to find a hygienic and affordable way for rural women to handle... Read more...