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MTB Foundation, in partnership with Abinta Kabir Foundation School, recently observed the ‘World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024’ at the latter’s school premises.
MTB Foundation, through this partnership, intends to help attain Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); three (Good Health and Well-Being), four (Quality Education), six (Clean Water and Sanitation) and ten (Reduced Inequalities), according to a press release.
As part of marking the special day, the MTB Foundation pledges to support adolescent female students of the school by providing them with sanitary napkins every month.
The female hygiene materials were handed over by Samia Chowdhury, chief executive officer, MTB Foundation to Esha Taslim, assistant head teacher, Abinta Kabir Foundation School.
Golam Rabbani, associate, MTB Foundation and Farkhunda Ahmed, assistant manager, Abinta Kabir Foundation, among others were present.
MTB Foundation believes that by raising awareness about the challenges regarding access to menstrual products, education about menstruation and period-friendly sanitation facilities, it can break the taboos, and end the stigma surrounding menstruation.