ASANI PROJECT
From Stigma to Support—A Blueprint for Period-Friendly Schools
what are we building
A bold 5-year pilot transforming 29 schools in Khairpur, Sindh into period-friendly schools—designed to scale across Pakistan.
Led by TASSEL’s Asani Project with:
Together, we’re building a blueprint for schools that keep girls in class and ends period stigma.
what makes this different
This is not just about teaching girls about periods.
It’s about transforming schools so girls feel safe, supported, and able to learn—every day of the month.
Education that removes stigma and builds confidence
A supportive school environment where periods are understood
A trusted teacher or adult girls can turn to
Practical changes like privacy and safe disposal
From silence to support.
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thE blueprint
A simple, scalable system embedded in schools:
Menstrual health education built into the curriculum
Pads treated as essential school supplies
Safe, supportive school environments
A model designed for scale and replication
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why it matters
No girl should miss school because of her period.
But too many do—because of stigma, lack of support, and school environments that don’t meet their needs.
We are changing that—at the system level.
Our approach
Empowering Educators
Teachers lead the change—creating trust and continuity in classrooms
Shifting Stigma
Students, mothers, and communities break silence together
Creating Safe Schools
Girls have a place, a person, and the confidence to stay in class
From Pilot to Model
What begins in 29 schools is becoming a proven blueprint—ready to reach thousands more.
So girls can stay in school. Period.