Breaking the chains of chhaupadi in rural Nepal

For centuries, Nepal has grappled with the pernicious practice of chhaupadi , a deeply ingrained taboo that isolates menstruating women and girls in deplorable conditions. Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) has collaborated with Action Works Nepal , an NGO that works to eradicate the chhaupadi system, for the project ‘Chhaupadi and Mental Health Hygiene Management.’

Through this initiative, the bank has recognised its institutional and social responsibilities but also symbolises a profound commitment to effecting meaningful change in the far western region of Nepal. The institution has chosen to allocate its CSR funds to the project.