Sri Lanka: Turning the wheel towards girl friendly school toilets
For many girls in Sri Lanka going to the toilet at school is a nightmare. Especially during menstruation. Education in reproductive health still suffers from traditional beliefs keeping taboos about menstruation widely spread. WfWP member NetWwater initiated a School Menstrual Hygiene Management(MHM) program in cooperation with the Education Department of Sri Lanka’s Central Province. The – ongoing – program has now expanded over the entire province.
