Period Friendly Village Initiative-Eradicating Chhaupadi in Rural Nepal
Period Friendly Village Initiative-Eradicating Chhaupadi in Rural Nepal
Project Overview
Project Name
Period Friendly Village Initiative – Eradicating Chhaupadi in Rural Nepal
SRHR Focused Project
Project Duration
24 Months (2026–2027)
Project Location
Bannigadhi Jayagadh Rural Municipality and Ramaroshan Rural Municipality, Achham, Sudurpaschim Province
Funding Support
Amplify Change, UK
Total Budget
GBP 71,910
Expected Outcomes
  • -Marginalized groups (women, girls, youth, men) demonstrate increased awareness of SRHR as a human right.
  • -Decision-makers at local and district levels demonstrate increased engagement and support for SRHR and elimination of Chhaupadi.
  • -Women and girls practice safer, dignified menstrual health behaviors and harmful practices like Chhaupadi are significantly reduced.
  • -Rise Up Foundation Nepal strengthens its organizational capacity for effective, accountable, and sustainable SRHR programming.