It's terrifying and painful to stay in the shed for six days a month during period. Suffocation and wild animal attacks cost the lives of many young girls and women in our village says 15 years old Puja Malla Thakuri
The Maila village in Tajakot of Humla district is one of the most geographically remote villages in Nepal. Maila has recently been connected with road, due to this, many families in Maila got access to healthcare but very limited.
Chhaupadi is a traditional practice that is still carried out in Maila in some way. Women and girls have to live in a separate shed called goth for a few days during their periods.
In this episode, we are taking you to Maila village in Humla and interacting with the locals on their practices and perceptions regarding menstruation.
