The Ministry of Education and sanitary products manufacturer Eva have launched the second year of the Thilinapath Project, aiming to provide menstrual hygiene products to approximately one million students across 6,000 schools nationwide.
Sri Lanka's government has renewed its collaboration with Eva Sanitary Napkins to expand access to menstrual hygiene products among schoolgirls under the Thilinapath Project. The formal agreement between the two parties was signed on 3 June 2026, with the programme commencing that same month. This marks the second consecutive year of the partnership, which previously reached nearly one million students.
The current phase of the initiative targets approximately one million students across 6,000 schools throughout the country. Eva will supply sanitary napkins and manage ground-level distribution at participating schools, while the Ministry of Education oversees the broader programme implementation. According to Eva, the partnership reflects a commitment to treating menstrual hygiene access as a fundamental right rather than a luxury.
Beyond product supply, the initiative incorporates broader educational components. Eva's involvement includes supporting awareness campaigns on menstrual hygiene management and assisting with infrastructure improvements such as sanitary napkin disposal systems in schools. The company stated that these combined efforts aim to enable schoolgirls to continue their education without disruption while managing their periods hygienically.
The expansion of the Thilinapath Project demonstrates the Ministry of Education's continued focus on removing barriers to school attendance and academic performance for female students. For many schoolgirls, reliable access to menstrual hygiene products remains a significant challenge that can affect school attendance and educational outcomes.
