Over 60 indigenous women and girls gathered at the Muslim Community Hall to receive teachings on how to manage their menses.

Menstruation signals the entry of girls into the reproductive age. The majority of participants shared that their first menstruation came as a surprise and caused embarrassment, leaving them feeling frustrated and confused. This often happens because the bleeding catches them unaware, sometimes in public places, without knowing who to turn to or what to do to prevent staining.

In such situations, many resort to using anything they can find, without considering hygiene or the potential harm to their health, just to avoid public embarrassment. Unfortunately, this practice often leads to infections.

The Tajic Foundation educated these indigenous women and girls on menstrual hygiene and encouraged them to break the stereotypes and stigma surrounding menstruation within their communities.

Some participants also expressed that their menstruation often comes when they are unprepared and without sanitary pads, which they cannot afford due to financial difficulties.

As a token of support, the Tajic Foundation provided sanitary pads to the women and girls, offering what they could to help address this challenge.