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Poor Sanitation

No Personal Space
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The success of the RMG Sector is
built on the diligent efforts of Female
workers

But do you know their side of the
story?


The ill Menstrual
Practices

95%
Uses Dirty Rags and Rejected Fabric Scraps

By the Garments workers

90%

Workers wash rags without soap and reuse
without proper drying

33% girls
Hide their rags in dirty places


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The other side of Sewing

Living
Condition
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SOAP

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FOODS

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Scarcity of Water
Poor Sanitation

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No Personal Space

• Long Work Hours
• Forced Overtime
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Low Access to Sanitation

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facilities

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Scarceness of Water
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Working
Condition
Poor Sanitation
No Personal Space


Social Stigma

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Hesitation in open discussion
Considered as Secret and Shameful
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80% of the RMG workers do not
know about the healthy menstrual
practices

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Ignorance


Low Affordability
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Monthly Average Salary USD
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36.88

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Around 66% less than Living
wage

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Delayed payment

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Deduction of overtime amount

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Male dominated Distribution
Channel

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Conservative Society

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Reserved Attitude

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Distribution Channel


Living & Working Condition

Socio-economic Factors

Ignorance

Compromised Income

Use of Rags and Rejected
Fabrics

Lower Wage
Higher Medical Expenses

The Evil cycle of ill
Menstrual Practices

Psychological &
Physical Problems

Physical Discomfort
Low work productivity

Work Absenteeism


The Impacts

Physical Problems

Psychological Problems
Stress

Infections*

Anxiety

Abnormal Pain

Low Self Esteem

Complicated Pregnancy

Lack of Concentration

Elongated Period
*More than 50% of the women have been identified with infection

Economic Problems
Work Place Absenteeism*
Low Productivity
Decrease in Wage
Increase in Medical Expense
*The Most cited Reason for Absenteeism is Menstrual Pain


The Impact
Map

Affects Individuals

Their Families

The Industry

The Nation


What is

High absorbing Disposable Sanitary
Napkin with Sanitary Belt made of
Bamboo Pulp

Why Bamboo?
Health Factors

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Naturally antibacterial, antifungal and anti-static
300% more absorbent power than normal wood pulp

Environmental Factors

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Reduces pressure on valuable tree resources
Biodegradable in Nature
Compost can be prepared from used pads

Economic Factors

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Less competition on its usage
Grows faster
Requires less space

Distribution through Info-fairies

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Pool of trained women health workers who works as
Shurokkha Distributor

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18 to 25 years old
Educate the target market about menstrual hygiene and
Shurokkha


BTL: Personal Awareness Program

Garments Boithok

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Monthly Group discussion among Garments workers moderated
by Info-fairies

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The objectives of the group discussions are:

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Make the garments workers aware of the harmful
effects of Rags and Rejected Fabrics

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Promote the use and benefits of Shurokkha


BTL: Free Medical Advising

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RMG workers tend not to seek medical help, even for
serious infections

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Shurokkha will arrange free medical camps for RMG
workers every three month

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The objective of the Medical camp would be:

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Conduct a basic Medical Check up of the RMG workers

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Provide free medical advice on female health problems

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Recommend Sanitary Napkins over Rags


Management Team

Debojit Saha

Sumayea Tabassum

Sabrina Afroz Erina

Head of Production and Distribution

Head of Marketing

Head of Fiance


Pilot Test at

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Conducted at Wisteria Textiles Limited, Dhaka

30 RMG workers were provided with one packet
of Shurokkha


Success Story- Comments from Garments Workers
at Wisteria Textile Limited

“I think I am never going to miss work for period again,
thanks to Shurokkha! ” -Shompa

“Previously it was difficult for me to buy sanitary napkin
from a male shopkeeper but friendly info-fairies make
Shurokkha available at my doorstep”- Amena


Success Story- Comments from Wisteria Textile Limited

“Before our workers didn’t know much about any such
priduct. Many of those who knew felt shy to buy from
shops. Now, after the pilot, our workers work with
comfort. Medical expenses wend down and productivity
went up.”

Sadia Ahmed Oishee
Director
Wisteria Textile Limited


Social benefits of the project

Low-cost, high-quality disposable sanitary napkin with sanitary belt to the working women
of Bangladesh

Awareness among the target group women about the menstrual health

Employment for unskilled poor living in slums

More confident and productive women workforce


An affordable, convenient and eco-friendly sanitary
napkin


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