ITA in Emergencies: Providing Dignity Kits

Context

Natural disasters such as floods and other emergencies disproportionately affect women, adolescent girls, and young children. Their health, hygiene, and dignity needs are often overlooked in conventional relief efforts. Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) integrates gender-responsive and inclusive humanitarian support into its emergency response.

Our Approach

Dignity Kits for Menstrual Health & Hygiene
- Distribution of essential items including:
  - Sanitary pads
  - Underwear (panties)
  - Soap
  - Reusable Pads
  - Panadol Tablets
  - Paper bag for disposal
  - Tissue packs
- Ensuring access to basic hygiene to safeguard health, confidence, and dignity
Volunteer Mobilization & Training
- Registered volunteers trained on emergency response protocols, with a focus on reproductive health and menstrual hygiene Dignity (MHD).
- Volunteers assigned to community clusters for both distribution and awareness sessions.
Awareness through Menstrual Health Action Projects (MHAPs)
- Community orientations alongside kit distribution.
- Promoting sustainable menstrual health practices and reducing stigma.
Targeted Outreach
- Focus on women, adolescent girls, and caregivers in affected areas.
- Initial interventions in Swat, Swabi, Buner (KP) and Kasur, Narowal, Multan (Punjab) with expansion to other disaster-affected districts.
- Areas Adjacent to River Satluj Bhiki wind, Sheik pura Nau, Maham Kalan, Bhedian Kalan, Rahi wala Arain
Integrated Support
- Linking emergency relief with protection, education, and nutrition.
- Exploring partnerships with social protection mechanisms

Immediate relief to menstruators in disaster-hit areas.
Increased awareness on menstrual health and hygiene practices.
Strengthened community resilience by combining material support with knowledge sharing.

ITA in Emergencies: Providing Dignity Kits

Industry Partnership

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Packages

Partnered with

Mahwari Justice

Bargad

WISE

Her Pakistan

Hamari Taqat

Blue Veins

Simorgh

Rahnuma-FPAP

Asmar's Group

Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE)

Conclusion

Through dignity kits, ITA ensures that emergency response is not limited to survival but also upholds the health, dignity, and rights of women and girls. By integrating relief with education, protection, and social linkages, ITA continues to promote inclusive, gender-sensitive humanitarian action across Pakistan.