ASANI PROJECT
From Stigma to Support—A Blueprint for Period-Friendly Schools
what are we building
A bold 5-year pilot transforming 29 DIL-managed schools in Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan into period-friendly campuses—a model we can scale across Pakistan.
Led by TASSEL’s Asani Project with:
Development in Literacy (DIL) – Providing high-quality education to underserved children across Pakistan and embedding menstrual health into school culture and curriculum.
Baithak – Challenging Taboos – Advancing sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice by delivering stigma-free education and creating safe, informed communities.
Fempure PK – Expanding access to menstrual products through affordable, reusable options designed for students in low-income school settings.
Together, we’re building a blueprint for schools that keep girls in class and end period stigma.
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thE blueprint
Menstrual health integrated into the school curriculum
Hygiene products treated as essential school supplies
A data-driven model designed for scale and replication
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why it matters
No girl should miss school because of her period.
Every school should be equipped to support her.
Our approach
Empowering Local Educators
“Every classroom needs a champion.”
We train DIL teachers and MHHM coordinators to lead menstrual health education in their own schools—creating lasting change from within.
Engaging Mothers & Communities
“Breaking the silence—one generation at a time.”
Baithak leads community sessions to challenge stigma and build generational support—starting with mothers and grandmothers.
Normalizing Periods in School Life
“Learning with confidence—every lesson, every month.”
Students engage with menstrual health as part of daily learning, supported by trusted teachers and peers.
From Pilot to Model
What begins in 29 schools is shaping a scalable, sustainable approach for DIL schools and beyond.