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Sanrakshak: Breaking the Silence

Educating Young Minds about Menstruation


A design-led initiative to normalize period conversations for girls aged 8–12 in urban slums and small towns of Madhya Pradesh.

Intent of Project

Challenges Identified

Menstruation is still surrounded by taboos, fear, and lack of awareness, especially among girls at menarche (their first period).

  • Little to no prior education.

  • Stigma within families.

  • Poor hygiene practices due to misinformation.

  • Limited access to menstrual products.

User Personas

capturing pain points & motivations

NGO Analysis

in Indore to understand real on-ground practices

Research Approach

At Sattva Aakar, we believe in deep user-centered design. For Sanrakshak, the process included.

Surveys & Interviews

with adolescent girls and families

Packaging Study

of leading brands & CSR initiatives

Design Process

Sanrakshak was shaped through iterative explorations and prototyping


Why a Kit?

A tangible, engaging, family-inclusive tool.


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Why a Book?

Storytelling through comics makes learning friendly & relatable


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Key Design Decisions

Square Book Format → fun, modern, easy for kids.

Color Scheme → warm coral & vibrant orange = inclusive, playful, approachable.

Typeface → clean & child-friendly for clarity.

Contents → pads, comic manual, calendar, stickers.


  Color, Typeface and Dimensions for the Kit

  Storyboarding

  Fold Exploration

Final Outcome

 The Sanrakshak Kit includes

📘 Comic Book – simple storytelling for awareness.

📦 Reusable Box – sustainable + durable.

🩸 Menstrual Products – practical first-time support.

📅 Calendar + Stickers – fun, child-friendly tracking tools.

Future Scope

Expansion to other Indian regions (localized languages & culture).

Digital extensions: app, games, interactive trackers.

Integration into school curriculum.

Inclusion of boys & family members in awareness.