{"id":6470,"date":"2021-02-06T11:44:31","date_gmt":"2021-02-06T11:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/?p=6470"},"modified":"2021-02-06T11:44:31","modified_gmt":"2021-02-06T11:44:31","slug":"myperiodstory-daastan-x-raaji","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/myperiodstory-daastan-x-raaji\/","title":{"rendered":"#MyPeriodStory | Daastan X Raaji"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cComing of age\u201d is an exciting time in one\u2019s life. However, it can also be nerve wrecking. As a result, a person goes through major physical & emotional changes. For a girl, menstruation is the entrance into womanhood. So, to celebrate womanhood, Daastan<\/a> and Raaji<\/a> have joined hands. On this collaborative venture, we bring to you #MyPeriodStory writing contest.<\/p>\n

What is Raaji?<\/h2>\n

Saba Khalid is the founder and CEO of Aurat Raaj<\/a>, the company behind Raaji. Raaji is a platform that aims to change the narrative around menstruation in Pakistan.<\/em> There is a dire need of reliable menstrual education in Pakistan. Therefore, it\u2019s Saba\u2019s wish to educate young girls about menstruation. She wants to help them navigate smoothly through this aspect of their lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere’s a lot of shaming that happens. Girls at that age don’t understand periods. Therefore, they kind of associate promiscuity with it. Girls really do that because they don’t understand that it’s a normal biological process.\u201d \u2013 Sidra Khalid<\/i><\/p>\n

In order to remove the stigma<\/em> around periods, Saba came up with Raaji chatbot<\/em>. Through the chatbot, she organises educational workshops<\/em> in schools. The purpose of these workshops is to teach young girls about menstruation. And also to make them comfortable with it.<\/p>\n

#MyPeriodStory – Need of the Hour<\/h2>\n

The talk of menstruation is a taboo in many cultures. Unfortunately, the South-Asian society is one of them. According to a\u00a0UNICEF<\/a> Survey, <\/i>half of Pakistani women have no menstrual knowledge. <\/i>Hence, in this collaboration we want to highlight the misconceptions and concerns about Periods.<\/p>\n

#MyPeriodStory Contest Rules<\/h2>\n

We are taking in period stories revolving around the challenges, effects, limitations, problems and hurdles of menstruation. So if you want to be a part of #MyPeriodStory, send in your entry. The rules are as follows:<\/p>\n

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    Write a fictional or real story<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Write in English or Urdu<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Work around 1500 words<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Do not use hate speech or foul language<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The contest will be live starting from 8th February.<\/strong> The deadline<\/em> for submissions is 28th February.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Winners get Prizes!<\/h2>\n

    Prizes are always exciting! For the winners of the contest, Daastan has exciting news. We will be giving away:<\/p>\n

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      1st Prize: 5000 pkr<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      2nd Prize: Gift hamper<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      3rd Prize: Gift hamper<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Also the Top 10 stories will be published in an eBook on Qissa<\/a>! Moreover, Daastan will provide contestants with free:<\/p>\n

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        \u00a0Author membership worth 5000 pkr<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        \u00a0Printed copy of Anthology<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        \u00a0Bookmarks, Stickers, Books and Journals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        So what are you waiting for! Be the first one to enter and win exciting prizes. Submit your story here!<\/a><\/p>\n