Social Venture Partners Hyderabad-DAAN UTSAV 2024

This project will support 1500 adolescent girls in Mahabubnagar, a rural area near Hyderabad.

In the heart of rural Telangana, adolescent girls face a reality that many around the world are unaware of. Without access to basic menstrual hygiene education, these girls are forced to navigate their bodily changes in silence, often left with misinformation, shame, and fear. 

Project Hibiscus, by Good Universe, focuses on providing access to eco-friendly menstrual products, menstrual education, and creating awareness about sustainable practices. 

To date, over 75,000 women have benefited from this program, which has been implemented in 300 schools, 80 colleges, 30 communities, and across five states.

Good Universe-SVP Hyderabad

Good Universe, founded by the passionate Kamal Nayak, is committed to breaking the deep-rooted silence and stigma surrounding menstruation.

For the past two years, Social Venture Partners Hyderabad has partnered with Good Universe to streamline and strengthen their initiative, "Project Hibiscus."

What are the expected outcomes?

Educational Impact: Improved menstrual hygiene management will reduce girls' school absences, enhancing their educational continuity and future opportunities.

Social Impact: The project will raise menstrual health awareness, reduce stigma, and empower 1500 girls with the knowledge to manage menstruation with dignity and sustainability.

Environmental Impact: Adopting eco-friendly menstrual products by these 1,500 girls will significantly reduce environmental waste, preventing approximately 7,20,000 single-use pads from ending up in landfills

Economic Impact: Through the use of cloth pads provided by Good Universe, 1500 families have saved 27 lakhs over two years

Health impact: Transitioning to cloth pads and proper menstrual education will help these girls avoid health complications like UTIs, rashes, and reproductive issues from low-quality single-use pads. They’ll gain better body awareness, leading to improved self-care and early detection of health issues

Project Duration-6 months

The project budget will cover the costs of-

●      Cloth pads (sustaining for one and a half years)

●      Educational materials

●      Training workshops (6 in each school)

●      Community outreach programs