The girls live in the distant Parbat district where gender disparity and caste discrimination is prevalent. 82% of Nepali women living in rural Nepal use unhygienic menstrual practices. Many girls who are entering puberty do not understand the changes that are occurring in their body and do not know how to manage their menstrual hygiene. Often they do not come to school during their menstrual period and eventually they may leave their studies. Associated Organization ICA Nepal.