PAD - ATM

From Silence to Empowerment: Ending Menstruation Taboo in Rural India

In 2018, a 19-year-old girl from Gujarat committed suicide after facing constant harassment and bullying due to menstruation. She was subjected to relentless teasing and body shaming by her classmates, who discovered she was on her period. The continuous humiliation and mental distress pushed her to take such a tragic step.

This is just one case. Imagine the countless untold and unregistered incidents that silently plague rural areas.

This incident highlights the impact of menstrual stigma and the psychological toll on the majority of menstruators in the country. It’s a wakeup call to create a discrimination free space where women and girls can manage their periods without fear.

Here is the compelling journey of Shanti Devi: Shanti Kumari, a young girl from Gaya, Bihar, grew up in a household oblivious to reproductive health and hygiene. Her first period left her feeling ashamed and confused, as she had never been educated about it. As she hit puberty, the monthly discomfort and pain intensified, leaving her clueless and anxious.

Transform Lives with The Glad Bharat Foundation’s PAD ATM Initiative

For countless young girls and women in rural Bihar, the start of menstruation often means embarrassment, stigma, and missed opportunities due to a lack of access to menstrual products. The Glad Bharat Foundation is here to change that.

Our PAD ATM initiative provides:

• Access to period education: Reaching adolescent girls and women with essential knowledge about menstrual health.
• Sustainable solutions: Empowering communities to manage their own menstrual health ecosystems. For this local leadership is encouraged to develop a unique selling point for menstrual products in their locality.
• Distribution of sanitary pads: Pads are distributed to the less privileged communities during Charcha and Pad-Atm handover

Where We Are?

• 15+ locations covered.
• 2500+ women switched to using pads.
• Over 15,000 reached through awareness campaigns.

By partnering with local NGOs and self-help groups, we install PAD ATMs in remote areas, urban slums, and under-resourced schools, while conducting workshops to normalize menstruation and break the stigma.

Your Role in This Mission

Your contribution helps provide a month’s supply of menstrual hygiene products, enabling girls to attend school confidently and women to participate in their communities fully.

Together, we can create a society that respects, supports, and prioritizes women’s health.

Donate now to expand our reach: SUPPORT PAD-ATM WITH YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS. Your generosity sparks change and empowers dreams. 🌟

Help us transform menstrual health into a right, not a privilege. ✨