Youngistaan Foundation marked Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026 by bringing together healthcare professionals, artists, innovators, entrepreneurs, WASH experts, government stakeholders, and youth leaders for an evening of dialogue, performances, and conversations focused on menstrual health, dignity, and breaking stigma.
The event created a platform to discuss the evolving menstrual health landscape in Telangana and across India, while encouraging open conversations around menstruation, access, hygiene, policy, and climate-conscious solutions.
As part of its Gender and Health initiatives, Youngistaan Foundation has been working extensively on menstrual health and hygiene awareness since 2016. Over the years, the organization’s interventions have evolved from awareness sessions to improving access to menstrual products, strengthening WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) infrastructure, and advocating for dignified menstrual health management in schools and communities.
Through these interventions, the organization has impacted over 1.5 million girls with menstrual health and hygiene awareness programs. Internal assessments indicate that 93% of participants demonstrated improved menstrual hygiene behaviours, while 55% began actively tracking their menstrual cycles after the sessions. Under its sustainability campaign, “Changing Habits, Changing the World,” Youngistaan Foundation has also promoted environmentally responsible menstrual waste management through the installation and use of high-temperature 850-degree sanitary pad incinerators, helping prevent thousands of sanitary pads from reaching landfills.
The first panel discussion, “The Future of Menstrual Health: Leadership, Policy & Action,” explored menstrual health through the lens of policy, public health systems, and WASH infrastructure. Discussions focused on menstrual health services within the public health system, gaps between policy and implementation, and the role of sanitation infrastructure in ensuring menstrual dignity and health outcomes.
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