Unfortunately, we had to cancel our trip to Dhaka, which was planned for March. Nevertheless, we were able to adapt our field study to the Pandamian situation. With the introductory workshop and the feedback forms in online format, we were able to attract over 80 participants to our study so far.
Quite suddenly, with the worldwide spread of the corona virus, priorities have changed. Our health and that of our fellow people now comes first. The government in Bangladesh has also taken measures to protect and no longer issues visas to people from Europe. That is why, unfortunately, we had to postpone indefinitely the trip to Dhaka that we wanted to start a few days ago.⠀The study has already started there and some women have already Read more…
We are very excited to announce that we have launched our very first crowdfunding campaign today!!!! In order to actively support CMMS with the field study, some of us will travel to Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital, in March to attend workshops and exchange information on the status of the study.During our visit we will also expand our local contact network and start negotiations with potential business partners. In this way we want to start a local Read more…
A special milestone for us was the visit of Dr Sayed Saikh Imtiaz and Jinat Hossain from CMMS accompanied by Sharmin Suborna in Lüneburg last week. During two intensive workshop days we discussed the potential of the menstrual cup, prepared the field study and organized the transport of the cups to Bangladesh.
In addition to our international commitment, we also dedicate part of our work to a local approach. In schools in Lüneburg we offer educational workshops aimed at girls in the 6th and 7th grades. In 90min project sessions we talk about menstruation, various menstrual hygiene products and offer open discussion groups. We think it is a great opportunity for girls to openly talk about concerns and fears and in general to free the taboo of Read more…
May 28th is the official menstrual hygiene day! Poculum raised awareness of this topic by inviting people to an event in honor of this day! We had a greeeeaaat time with a special guest, lucky winners of our funny menstruation-bingo and plenty of interesting discussions.