Dignity, safety, and science in menstrual care.
Project CleanCycle exists to eliminate menstrual health taboos, dismantle economic barriers, and develop scientifically validated period-care solutions for women and girls in Bangladesh.
Behind closed doors, taboos create dangerous conditions.
In many parts of Bangladesh, menstruation remains steeped in secrecy. Girls are not taught the biological reasons for periods or the hygiene practices required to prevent illness.
Unhygienic Cloth Usage
Over 80% of adolescent girls in rural communities use unsterilized old cloth rags due to unaffordable commercial pads.
Inadequate Cloth Drying
Social shame forces girls to hide washed cloths in damp, dark corners away from UV sunlight, accelerating fungal growth.
Reproductive Infection Risks
Chronic moisture and bacterial buildup lead to recurring pelvic pain, fungal dermatitis, and urinary tract infections.
Our Mission
To empower adolescent girls and young women across Bangladesh with accessible microbiological literacy, compassionate community guidance, and research into cost-effective menstrual protection that prevents infections and restores educational participation.
Our Long-Term Vision
A society where menstrual health is recognized as an unquestionable human right; where no girl drops out or misses exams due to her period, and where safe sanitary products are affordable and free of punitive consumer taxes.
How we translate principles into tangible action.
Education (Learn)
Delivering peer-to-peer classroom workshops demystifying menstrual physiology, safe cloth drying in UV light, and infection symptoms.
Innovation (Explore)
Exploring mild natural antibacterial/antifungal compounds integrated into low-cost absorbent napkin prototypes.
Advocacy (Advocate)
Collaborating with manufacturers and policy advocates to make menstrual products VAT-free and universally affordable.
Ready to support our mission?
Join our volunteer network, collaborate on research, or sponsor awareness sessions in schools.