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Menstruation Matters !

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Hello everyone! May 28- Menstrual Hygiene Day! In this blog post you’ll learn about how this day initially came to be a thing, why it’s relevant to HEEALS, and why it is relevant to YOU! So, let’s start with some introductions. Menstrual Hygiene Day began in 2013 when an organization called WASH United got together and began laying out plans. On May 28, 2014 (four years ago today!) Menstrual Hygiene Day was really born. Since then, it has blossomed into a global opportunity to discuss issues women face surrounding menstruation and a chance to educate people about these issues. In 2017, India was the country with the most events [1] - we had a total of 67! Hopefully this year we’ll be able to even top that. Since 2012, HEEALS has been doing menstrual hygiene workshops in schools in the Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi areas. These workshops have had a focus on healthy and safe menstrual hygiene practices as well as on the need to address the stigma that is so prevalent aroun

HEEALS at NIINE Movement's Menstrual Awareness Conclave! ITC Maurya Hotel Delhi

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"Yesterday afternoon, our intern Jayde spent her afternoon representing  HEEALS at NIINE Movement's Menstrual Awareness Conclave! at ITC Maurya Hotel Delhi The event was attended by activists, artists, health professionals and policy-makers, who all share the common goal of deconstructing the cultural taboos that women face regarding menstruation! The two panels, "Bholi: Loss of Fertility in Females" and "Rangoli: Absenteeism of the Girl Child in Schools" featured influential speakers such as Poonam Muttreja, Shabana Azmi, Dr. Jennifer Butler and Nishtha Satyam! Oh, and we must not forget, guest of honour and star of "Padman", Akshay Kumar!  Jayde is so thankful to have had the chance to attend this event along with so many prominent individuals in the Menstrual Awareness community, and show that HEEALS aligns itself with empowering female health and success!"

HEEALS Stop-Motion: #NOMORELIMITS

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HEEALS Celebrated Menstrual Hygiene Day At Gurgaon Office . Happy Menstrual Hygiene Day from all of us here at HEEALS! This year, the theme is #nomorelimits ; At HEEALS, we wanted to take the opportunity to expose some of the limits that women in India face due to accessibility, stigma, awareness and discrimination. As an organization that aligns with women and facilitating their equal opportunity to succeed, we believe that talking about the issue is the first step to ensuring that there is #NOMORELIMITS in India! We hope you enjoy. Please like and share this video, and if you enjoy this content, feel free to subscribe to our channel! Happy International Menstrual Hygiene Day May 28th 2018! #NOMORELIMITS Come Today To Join Our Internship Engagement Program ! Volunteer Engagement Program ! Volunteer Tour and Travel Program! Interested Candidate Can Send Their CV at : communications@heeals.org Contact at : communications@heeals.org W

Happy Menstrual Hygiene Day To All :)

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Happy Menstrual Hygiene Day To All  :) May 28th Menstrual Hygiene Day Celebrated  Heeals  Office  Gurgaon.  # Distributed  Free Sanitary Pads To  # Women . Come Join Us In Our Menstrual Hygiene Project  Contact Us At : communications@heeals.org  Please Join Us On Facebook Page  : https://www.facebook.com/Heeals/ Twitter Page : https://twitter.com/heeals

Help To Give Water Filters In Schools & Communities!

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Hello everyone! If you have been following HEEALS' work for a while, you know that we focus on education about clean water and sanitary & menstrual hygiene. This summer we will be continuing our work with these awareness-raising workshops, but we will also be installing 30 water filters in schools and communities in the Gurgaon and Uttar Pradesh regions. Please kindly consider supporting our work. You can find more information and can donate by clicking the link below. Have a wonderful day! Your Support Will Help To Reach The Needy Ones ! Please #SHARE #SPREAD & #SUPPORT Our Fundraising Page! Please click the link to help: https://www.gofundme.com/heeals