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Dropout because of non available of water sanitation hygiene in India
India's water and sanitation crisis:
Out of its population
of 1.3 billion people, 91 million people (6% of the population) lack access to
safe water, and 746 million people (54%) lack access to safely managed
household sanitation facilities. Current challenges include extreme water
stress, contaminated surface water and lack of access to piped water supply.
The effects from climate change like droughts and rising sea levels also affect
access to safe water and sanitation for families in India.
These factors,
combined with the current initiative by the Government of India to provide tap
water connections to every household by 2024, have created unprecedented
urgency to implement effective solutions to increase access to safe water and
sanitation.
Impact of this crisis on education:
Education for girls in
India depends on a multitude of factors. Factors like safety, transportation,
social stigmas and perceptions all play a role in determining whether or not a
girl gets educated. Aside from having schools that are accessible to girls,
specific challenges that girls face while receiving an education need to be
addressed. One such factor is the existence of WASH in educational spaces.
A lack of WASH in
educational spaces directly impacts if a girl will attend school or college. It
has been well documented that many girls, especially in rural areas, do not
have access to schools with washrooms or drinking water.
In March, education
minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said that more than 15,000 government schools do not
have toilets, and more than 42,000 do not have access to drinking water.
Studies have also shown that even in schools, many are unusable, locked, or had
no separate facilities for girls. Further, a 2020 CAG (Comptroller and Auditor
General) report found that 55% of government schools did not have basic
hand-washing facilities.
Due to this, girls
routinely drop out of school. A 2015 report by Dasra says that 23% of girls
drop out of school after reaching puberty because of inadequate sanitation,
water, or toilets. WASH in women’s education requires an understanding of how
it impacts different aspects of girls’ lives, thereby determining whether or
not they can or will continue their studies.
Lack of Awareness
Lack of awareness
makes for a major problem in India’s menstrual hygiene scenario. Indian Council
for Medical Research’s 2011-12 report stated that only 38 per cent menstruating
girls in India spoke to their mothers about menstruation. Many mothers were
themselves unaware what menstruation was, how it was to be explained to a
teenager and what practices could be considered as menstrual hygiene
management. Schools were not very helpful either as schools in rural areas
refrained from discussing menstrual hygiene. A 2015 survey by the Ministry of
Education found that in 63% schools in villages, teachers never discussed
menstruation and how to deal with it in a hygienic manner.
Menstruation
Another crucial aspect
of girls’ health that determines their school participation is menstruation and
if toilets, sanitation, water, and other related facilities are available to
accommodate them. Most girls drop out of school when they begin their period or
do not attend the days they get their period because of unsatisfactory
infrastructure and menstrual waste management.
Schools that do have
toilets must maintain a sanitised and hygienic environment since poor menstrual
management can lead to health issues like UTI’s (which can create kidney
problems), genital tract infections, bacterial vaginosis, alteration in pH
balance of secretions, etc.
The need for schools
to engage with menstruation among adolescent girls goes beyond the existence of
washrooms. Schools also need to educate their students about menstruation and
work to dismantle the connotations and stigma around it. This will further
encourage girls to attend school and will enable them to better contribute to
themselves and society.
What can you do to help solve this problem?
Accelerate sanitation
coverage in rural areas. Generate a push from the people to get facilities
rather than expect the Government to do it (demand-led promotion). Focus on
intensive education and awareness campaigns to ensure that people understand
the need for safe sanitation.
Another way to solve this problem is to donate money
How can you donate money?
Our organization helps young people in areas of India . We will do
everything to solve this problem
HEEALS We believe that
by starting small and working with one community at a time, we can begin to
make changes that will spread gradually throughout India, all the while working
hard to create and maintain a self-sustaining society. We aim to facilitate the
fulfilment of the millennium development goals, set out by the United Nations,
by ensuring that every household in India has unimpeded access to proper WASH
facilities.
Early Childhood Pregnancy: A Complex Issue with Far-Reaching
Consequences
-By Bhavana
Early childhood pregnancy, often referred to as adolescent
pregnancy, is a global concern with
significant social, health, and economic implications. This
phenomenon involves young girls
becoming pregnant and giving birth before the age of 20.
Although the rates of early childhood
pregnancy have been declining in many developed countries,
it remains a pressing issue in
various parts of the world.
Physical Complications
Early childhood pregnancy poses substantial health risks for
young mothers. Adolescents are
more likely to experience complications during pregnancy and
childbirth due to their bodies not
being fully developed. These complications can include:
• High blood pressure
• Anemia
• Preeclampsia
• Low birth weight
• Premature birth
• Obstetric fistula
Babies born to adolescent mothers are also more likely to
have health problems, such as low birth weight and preterm birth. These factors increase the
risk of neonatal mortality and long- term health problems for the child.
Emotional Complications
Adolescent pregnancy can result in significant psychological
stress for the young mother. Coping
with the physical demands of pregnancy and the
responsibilities of motherhood at a young age
can lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental health
issues. Adolescent mothers often face stigma and social isolation from their peers and
communities. This can result in feelings of shame and inadequacy, further exacerbating their emotional
distress.
Societal Complications
Early childhood pregnancy is closely associated with
poverty. Young mothers often struggle to
support themselves and their children financially, leading
to a cycle of poverty that can persist
for generations. Adolescent mothers often have fewer
opportunities for personal and professional
development. They may have limited access to healthcare,
education, and employment, which
can perpetuate the cycle of poverty. The healthcare costs
associated with adolescent pregnancy
and its complications can strain healthcare systems and
public resources. This affects not only
the young mothers but also the broader society.
Addressing the Issue
Early childhood pregnancy is a complex issue with
far-reaching consequences. It poses physical,
emotional, and societal complications that have a lasting
impact on both the young mothers and
their children. To address this issue, comprehensive efforts
are needed, including:
• Improved access to sexual education, family planning, and
healthcare services for
adolescents.
• Tackling the root causes of early childhood pregnancy,
such as poverty and gender
inequality.
• Investing in programs that support young mothers and their
families.
Only through concerted efforts can we mitigate the
complications associated with early
childhood pregnancy and promote the well-being of young
girls and their communities.
Of the over 21,800 girls who had dropped out of school before the
2019-20 school year, just over 13% girls did so as they were required for house
work and almost 7% did so as they were married off even though child marriage
is illegal
Early marriages and
chores at home are key reasons why girls drop out of school, The National
Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21) indicates. Of the over 21,800 girls who had
dropped out of school before the 2019-20 school year, just over 13% girls did
so as they were required for house work and a lmost 7% did so as they were
married off even though child marriage is illegal. When it comes to paid work,
the percentage of boys who dropped out for work is higher when compared to
girls. A total of 21,851 girls and 20,084 boys had dropped out of school before
the 2019- 20 school year.
How does child marriage affect education in India?
Child marriage ends
childhood.It negatively influences children’s
rights to education, health and protection. These consequences impact not just
the girl directly, but also her family and community.
A girl who is married
as a child is more likely to be out of school and not earn money and contribute
to the community. She is more likely to experience domestic violence and become
infected with HIV/AIDS. She is more likely to have children when she is still a
child. There are more chances of her dying due to complications during
pregnancy and childbirth. Estimates suggest that
each year, at least 1.5 million girls under 18 get married in India. Nearly 16
per cent adolescent girls aged 15-19 are currently married.
While the prevalence
of girls getting married before age 18 has declined from 47 per cent to 27 per
cent between 2005-2006 and 2015-2016 it is still too high.
The significant
progress in the reduction of child marriages in India has contributed to a
large extent to the global decrease in the prevalence of the practice. The
decline may be the result of multiple factors such as increased literacy of
mothers, better access to education for girls, strong legislation and migration
from rural areas to urban centres.Increased rates of girls’ education, proactive government investments in
adolescent girls, and strong public messaging around the illegality of child
marriage and the harm it causes are also among the reasons for the shift.
How does child marriage affect health?
A girl who marries
early is more likely to give birth before her body is ready, presenting complications
that will jeopardize her health for the rest of her life.
Impact of child marriage on Indian economy
Due to dropouts
because of child marriagemany students
lose opportunity to earn money and raise economy of India. Child marriage
negatively affects the Indian economy and can lead to an intergenerational
cycle of poverty. Girls and boys married
as children more likely lack the skills, knowledge and job prospects needed to
lift their families out of poverty and contribute to their country’s social and
economic growth. Early marriage leads
girls to have children earlier and more children over their lifetime,
increasing economic burden on the household.
Child marriage is
estimated to cost economies at least 1.7 percent of their GDP. It increases total
fertility of women by 17 percent, which hurts developing countries battling
high population growth. As per IRCW study, the
welfare benefit in ending child marriage is estimated to be $22.1 billion
globally in the first year (2015). This number increases to $566 billion
annually by 2030, for a cumulative welfare benefit of more than $4 trillion.
Considering how one out of three such marriages happen in India, this impact is
huge on India. Decreased household
sizes would lead to an increased availability of funds which then could be used
to pay for food, education, health care and other expenses for other members of
the household.
Child marriage and mental health
Five of the studies
included in our review estimated the effect of child marriage on various aspects
of mental health. These studies relied on cross-sectional data collected from
Ghana, Iran, Ethiopia, Niger and the United States. Women in the United States
who married before the age of 18 were more likely to report experiencing a wide
range of mood, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders in adulthood when
compared to those who married at later ages .The authors of a small study from
a single county in Iran found that women who married as children reported more
depressive symptoms than those who married at the age of 18 or older .John,
Edmeades, and Murithi examined the relationship between child marriage and
multiple domains of psychological well-being in Niger and Ethiopia . The
authors found that marriage before the age of 16 was correlated with poorer
overall psychological well-being, but no evidence that marriage between the
ages of 16 and 17 was associated with poorer outcomes when compared to women
who married at the age of 18 or later . In Ghana, child marriage seemed to
protect against measures of stress. The Ghanaian study also found no indication
of differences in levels of social support between women who married before the
age of 18 and those who married after their 18th birthdays, though these odds
ratio estimates were very imprecise
How to stop it ?
Contact a women cell
of local police. ...
File for Domestic
Violence under PWDW Act. ...
Contact National
commission for women. ...
Contact a lawyer. ...
Suit for annulment of
marriage in district court or family court.
What to do if you do not live in India?
If you want to help
kids in India and stop child marriage you can donate to our organization and we
will do everything we can to stop child marriage in India
HEEALS organization
We believe that by
starting small and working with one community at a time, we can begin to make
changes that will spread gradually throughout India, all the while working hard
to create and maintain a self-sustaining society. We aim to facilitate the
fulfilment of the millennium development goals, set out by the United Nations,
by ensuring that every household in India has unimpeded access to proper WASH
facilities.
Heeals was built by a
core team of committed executive committee, the member and staff member, who
collectively have extensive experience in rural, urban and social development
in India. Most of the founding staff is working voluntarily or semi-voluntary.
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Written by
Kenenbaeva Janyl
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Menstrual
Health and Hygiene (MHH) is essential to the well-being and empowerment of
women and adolescent girls. On any given
day, more than 300 million women worldwide are menstruating. In total, an estimated 500 million lack
access to menstrual products and adequate facilities for menstrual hygiene
management (MHM). To effectively manage their menstruation, girls and women
require access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities, affordable
and appropriate menstrual hygiene materials, information on good practices, and
a supportive environment where they can manage menstruation without
embarrassment or stigma.
When girls
and women have access to safe and affordable sanitary materials to manage their
menstruation, they decrease their risk of infections. This can have cascading
effects on overall sexual and reproductive health, including reducing teen
pregnancy, maternal outcomes, and fertility. Poor menstrual hygiene, however,
can pose serious health risks, like reproductive and urinary tract infections
which can result in future infertility and birth complications. Neglecting to
wash hands after changing menstrual products can spread infections, such as
hepatitis B and thrush.
In
addition to protect your reproductive
health you need to choose better products for your menstruation
In order
to chooseyou need to know which products suitable for you
As you can
know we have pads, tampons and menstrual caps
Poster Credit : Niveideeta Cour
To know
which one is better you need to look at pro’s and con’s
The first
one is PADS
Pro’s
I.More absorbency options. Are you a heavy-flower getting ready for 8
hours of beauty sleep? There’s a pad for that. On the last day of your period
and don’t want to waste a big ol’ pad for just a teensy bit of blood? There’s a
panty liner for that.
II.Almost no risk of TSS. One less thing to worry about.
III.A good option for bedtime bleeding. You can even find nighttime-specific
pads
IV.Pads can be useful for light to heavy days, but you have to change them
every 3 to 4 hours during the day to avoid discomfort and period odor. They are
a good option for bedtime use.
CONS
I.Frequent changes.
II.Not great for the environment.
III.Pad rash
As you can
see we have night pads, day pads an
They can
be different and the most important thing is your comfort and health
How you should
choose pads
1. 1.Know Your Periods. Understanding your body
and periods is the first step towards choosing the right pads for your
menstrual cycle. ... 2.Composition. Look for the materials used
in the sanitary pads. ... 3.Length and Flow. ... 4.Variety. ... 5.Good Absorbency. ... Lifestyle
The next
one is tampons
Tampons
are cylindrical inserts that go inside your vagina, whereas pads are absorbent
linings designed to stick to your underwear. Tampons are a good option because
they are small, nearly invisible, and swim-safe — but they can be hard to
insert and may carry the risk of vaginal irritation or toxic shock syndrome
As you can
see tampons are not really good for teen girls and we do not recommend them
Menstrual
Caps
Pro’s:
Don't
splash your cash.
Change
isn't always good.
Keep
everything in balance.
Reusable
Con’s:
More mess.
The main disadvantage that people mention is how messy emptying the cup is. ...
They can
be difficult to insert. People who are younger and/or who've never had
intercourse may find it difficult to insert the cups. ...
Possible
fit problems. ...
They can
be hard to remove. ...
Regular
sterilization is required.
Conclusion:
As you
have noticed everything has con’s and pro’s and YOU and only you should choose
what you want
However,
we recommend you to use reusable pads , it will be good for environment and
will not cause any kind of diseases
Our
organization HEEALS supports girls of any age and teaches not to be afraid of
menstruations. We also support them financially . Especially young girls and
care about their mental health , we do care also about their education .
We believe
that by starting small and working with one community at a time, we can begin to
make changes that will spread gradually throughout India, all the while working
hard to create and maintain a self-sustaining society. We aim to facilitate the
fulfilment of the millennium development goals, set out by the United Nations,
by ensuring that every household in India has unimpeded access to proper WASH
facilities.
Heeals was
built by a core team of committed executive committee, the member and staff
member, who collectively have extensive experience in rural, urban and social
development in India. Most of the founding staff is working voluntarily or
semi-voluntary.
In India, grassroots non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play a crucial role in addressing the needs of local communities and contributing to sustainable development. However, many of these grassroots NGOs face significant challenges in accessing funding and resources, particularly from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) companies, which often prioritize larger foundations and NGOs. At Heeals (Health, Education, Environment And Livelihood Society), our vision is to empower communities across India to use their resources and skills to improve the quality of life, environment, education, and livelihood.
Our mission is to create a vibrant civil society organization committed to safeguarding health, environment, education, and livelihood to promote sustainable development. As a grassroots NGO, we have struggled to secure funding from CSR companies, hindering our ability to implement impactful projects that address the pressing needs of our local communities. Despite our commitment to the sustainable development goals outlined in part IV of the Indian constitution and the global development agenda, we continue to face barriers in accessing financial support to achieve our goals and objectives. Our core focus is to create a self-sustained society in India by empowering local communities through education, knowledge, and skill-building to eradicate menstrual poverty.
We strongly advocate for the government to make it mandatory for CSR companies to allocate a portion of their funding to grassroots NGOs like Heeals. By doing so, we can ensure that the resources and expertise of CSR companies are equitably distributed among NGOs of all sizes. Grassroots organizations, like ours, are deeply rooted in the communities they serve and have a profound understanding of their needs and challenges. By supporting grassroots NGOs, CSR companies can have a more significant and sustainable impact on the lives of those they aim to help.Grassroots NGOs are essential pillars of sustainable development, driving positive change at the community level. Heeals is committed to its vision and mission of empowering local communities to achieve a self-sustained society in India. However, we face the challenge of limited funding and resources, hindering our ability to realize our goals and objectives fully.
We urge the government to take steps to ensure that CSR funding is accessible to grassroots NGOs like ours, as this will result in more comprehensive and equitable development across the nation.
Together, we can work towards a brighter and more sustainable future for all of India's communities.
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The Positive Impact of Pads on Girls’ Mental Health
by Saniya Islam for HEEALS India
Pads, seemingly unimportant throwaway factors of a woman’s life. But what happens when that commonplace essential is suddenly no longer available? This is the circumstance for millions of young girls across India who lack this basic menstrual necessity. Although it may seem unimportant or an easily overlooked issue, the impact of a scarcity in sanitary pads has many overwhelming implications on girls’ minds.
There are a myriad of schools across India who lack the proper resources in order for girls to manage their periods. This serious issue in accommodation has resulted in many girls being unable to attend school as they have no means to control their cycle. A survey conducted has shown that 11% of girls identify menstruation as a factor affecting their presence in school. Consequently, girls fear their periods in embarrassment of staining their clothes or the smell that may be produced - associating shame with a natural process undergone by 26% of our world’s population. Girls are prevented from pursuing their education and living out their full potential at school due to a lack of proper sanitary products.
How does this affect the mental health of girls, however? Lack of proper resources to support girls being able to have normal, healthy, and clean menstrual health creates a stigma around this normal cycle. It leads girls to back away from pursuing their interests at school and develops the idea that they should feel ashamed of themselves and their bodies just for being women. The goal in educating girls should be to empower their strengths and give them the mediums to pursue their passions, not to make a part of puberty into their weakness. Shortages in sanitary pads are just another obstacle they feel they must overcome to have an equal place as boys do.
There is a solution to all of this. NGOs and organizations like HEEALS India are making an effort to provide girls with pads so that they can have the proper resources to simply exist in the same way that their male counterparts have been for decades. HEEALS’ goal is to allow girls to pursue their dreams without having to worry about the small things. Please consider aiding in their effort by donating or volunteering today! Let’s empower women who have already been set back in life to keep climbing to the top.
EMAIL : COMMUNICATIONS@HEEALS.ORG
WHATSS APP: +91-7982316660
Sources used for this article:
Sivakami, Muthusamy et al. “Effect of menstruation on girls and their schooling, and facilitators
of menstrual hygiene management in schools: surveys in government schools in three
states in India, 2015.” Journal of global health vol. 9,1 (2019): 010408.
doi:10.7189/jogh.09.010408
Lufadeju, Yemi. “Fast Facts: Nine Things You Didn’t Know about Menstruation.” UNICEF, 25
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