Project
Saathi
Project Saathi is an initiative aimed at spreading awareness about menstrual health, hygiene, and sustainable menstrual products among students, teachers, and community members. By breaking taboos and promoting eco-friendly alternatives, we empower individuals with the knowledge and resources needed for a healthier, more sustainable approach to menstruation.
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Why We're Called Saathi
'Saathi' is a gender-neutral word meaning companion, friend, partner, supporter. It's a deliberate choice. The philosophy behind the project rests on one belief: a Saathi is anyone who walks beside you, listens without judgment, and supports you through a natural biological experience — a parent, a classmate, a teacher, a workplace colleague.
The seed of the project was sown from a personal childhood memory of one of Koru's co-founders. As a young schoolboy, he remembered girls being called out of class for a 'special session' while the boys were left outside — met with whispering, confusion, and a culture of secrecy. Years later, reflecting on that moment, he recognised how deeply silence and shame surround a process experienced by half the world's population, and how critical it is to include boys and men in that conversation.
That's what Saathi stands for — a world where no one feels isolated or ashamed of menstruation.
Not Just Sanitation — A Rights Issue
Menstrual health is not
a taboo — it's a right.
Project Saathi was born from a simple conviction: menstrual health is a fundamental right, not a topic to be whispered about. Across schools, colleges, and community centres, we run interactive sessions that open conversations, break stigma, and equip participants with practical knowledge.
We focus particularly on promoting reusable cotton pads as a sustainable, affordable, and dignified alternative to disposable products — especially in rural and underserved communities where access to hygiene products is limited and environmental impact is acutely felt.
From schoolgirls to working women, from teachers to community elders, Project Saathi creates spaces where menstruation can be discussed openly, honestly, and without shame.
Every session. Every story.
From government schools to rural communities — here is a record of every Saathi session conducted, the lives we reached, and the change we witnessed.
From Village Entries to Corporate Conversations
Saathi began with a handful of village sessions around Ghatshila. Three years on, it runs across premium colleges, corporate workplaces, and rural community centres alike.
Every number represents a woman or girl who now has the knowledge, dignity, and tools to manage her health sustainably.
What Saathi has changed
Saathi in action
Every photograph captures a moment of connection, learning, and change — communities coming together to break taboos and embrace dignity.
Where Saathi Goes From Here
Deepening trust and sustaining behavioural change means thinking beyond the next session. Here's the roadmap.
Project Saathi has helped many people learn about menstrual health, break taboos, and adopt eco-friendly products.
The programme continues to educate and create positive change in different communities — reaching women and girls across schools, colleges, and rural areas. Every session plants a seed of awareness that grows far beyond the room. The journey continues.