Sachhi Saheli

Sachhi Saheli is actively engaged in various programs and initiatives aimed at advocating hygiene and sanitation. One such initiative involves the installation of portable, bio-toilets in urban slums to foster a healthier environment and eliminate open defecation among slum residents. Additionally, the organization has undertaken a mission to enhance menstrual health and hygiene within communities. This includes conducting informative sessions on eco-friendly menstrual hygiene management, launching social media campaigns, setting up sanitary pad vending machines, and installing incinerators to manage menstrual waste in an environmentally responsible manner.
Sachhi Saheli actively promotes the usage of menstrual cups as an environmentally sustainable solution to reduce the environmental impact of menstrual waste.

Sachhi Saheli embarked on its journey with a self-funded School Sensitization Program named “Swara.” The Swara Project provides a platform within schools where students can openly voice their concerns. Under this initiative, Sachhi Saheli conducts awareness sessions in schools, inspiring students with its unique motto - “tu bolegi muh kholegi tabhi jamana badlega” (You need to speak up to change the world).
During 2017-2018, Project Swara delivered comprehensive menstrual knowledge through over 150 workshops conducted for 40,000 students across 23 Delhi Government schools. These workshops were also held in collaboration with NDMC, EDMC schools, and various private educational institutions.

Project Udaya, a CSR initiative sponsored by Jindal Stainless Foundation, commenced in 2019 across four government schools and one private school in the Hisar district of Haryana.
The initial phase of Project Udaya focused on orientation, conducting workshops to educate students, teachers, and other staff members about Menstrual Hygiene Management and the distinction between Safe and Unsafe Touch.
Following the orientation phase, the second stage involved a comprehensive training program. Around 50 selected teachers and counsellors from all five schools underwent a five-day training session covering topics such as Menstrual Health & Hygiene, Adolescent Health, and Child Sexual Abuse, utilizing a technical curriculum format.

The initiative, titled "Parivartan," led by Sachhi Saheli, aims to establish a sustainable menstrual health awareness model by training mentor teachers. The project will unfold in three phases across the specified districts, targeting 50 schools in each phase. The primary objectives of this project are as follows:
• Providing intensive four-day training sessions for mentor teachers on topics related to Menstruation, Sexual Health, and Sexual Abuse.
• Developing instructional, communication, and educational (ICE) materials for the effective execution of the program.
• Engaging parents actively in the discourse through their participation in related activities.

Project Samman, a CSR initiative sponsored by Euronics India Pvt. Limited, is aimed at promoting and sensitizing health and sanitation practices within slum communities. Formally launched on January 31, 2022, at Kumhar Basti Malviya Nagar ward no. 063 in Delhi, Project Samman represents the conclusion of open defecation for the residents of this slum area. On this date, four portable toilets were successfully installed, each equipped with washing sinks and water facilities. Two of these units feature men's urinals, while the other two cater to the needs of women in the community.

Project Badlaav is an upcoming health and sanitation promotion initiative designed specifically for urban slum communities in Delhi. The program encompasses three core components:
• Installation of 18 units, comprising three sets of four-seater toilets, bathing cabins, and urinals of Mobile Bio-Toilets (eco-friendly). These units will be placed in a selected urban slum community location in East Delhi, ensuring the environmentally friendly disposal of human waste.
• Sensitization of beneficiaries to cultivate hygienic behaviours and practices, fostering personal health and hygiene habits. This component aims to reduce Open Defecation and provide dignity, health, and well-being to the community.
• Empowering youth, particularly school students, to become leaders of change by providing them with the right knowledge and resources. They will disseminate information about the significance of health and hygiene, advocating against open defecation among the beneficiaries.

On January 16th, 2019, as part of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign, workshops were organized for Anganwadi and Asha workers. The aim was to engage in discussions about menstruation, menstrual hygiene practices, management of menstrual disorders, and the significance of a balanced diet. Women between the ages of 30 and 70 gathered with curiosity in a small hall. The attendees were enthusiastic to learn about menstruation, actively engaging in the session by asking questions and expressing their interest. They pledged to apply the knowledge gained to foster a positive change in society.