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Summer Newsletter 2026- Nepal

The focus of FHN’s activities in Nepal continues to be on improving women’s health. Over the past year the menstrual cup project has grown further and is now running in both the Palpa and Dang district.

Following the successful start in Palpa, the project was expanded to Dang in cooperation with the Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN), which is under the Nepali Ministry of Health and responsible for implementing the menstrual cups. Instructions and follow-up support have been provided to the girls and women, which has helped them to have a continuous and positive experience using the menstrual cups. Nurses and local staff have been helping them as they become familiar with using the cups. The first experiences from both districts have been very encouraging.

The project has not only been about providing menstrual cups, but also about creating a space where menstruation can be discussed more openly. As men and boys are talking about the subject more, the stigma is being reduced. Around Menstrual Hygiene Day in May, FPAN organized several activities to raise awareness and encourage open conversations about menstrual health. The day received a great engagement and appreciation.

The work will continue with the aim of reaching more girls and women and strengthening the menstrual health activities in the communities where FPAN is already working.

We are very happy to see how the project has grown from its beginnings in Palpa and how well the cooperation with FPAN and the local teams has worked. Most importantly, the feedback from the girls and women taking part shows that this support can make a real difference in their everyday lives.

Thank you all for your continued and loyal support, on behalf of all the women and girls in Palpa and Dang, and everyone involved in making this project possibl