Indonesian Students Visit Indonesian School in Mecca to Educate Students on Menstrual Health

Female students from Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta who are currently undergoing International Community Service Program (KKN) in Saudi Arabia took the initiative to provide menstrual health education. The target audience was female students at Sekolah Indonesia Makkah (SIM).

In collaboration with students from UIN Jakarta, Nur Muthi’ah from the Midwifery program at UNISA Yogyakarta held the “Muslimah Sehat Sejak Dini” (Healthy Muslim Women from an Early Age) program on Sunday (7/9). This activity focused on understanding reproductive health and how to maintain hygiene during menstruation in accordance with Islamic teachings for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade elementary school students.

“This education aims to equip students from an early age with knowledge about reproductive health and how to maintain hygiene during menstruation,” said Nur Muthi’ah.

In addition to providing educational materials, the students also conducted early health screenings. They measured the students’ weight, height, body mass index (BMI), and upper arm circumference. For those who had already started menstruating, they also recorded their menstrual cycles.

The students were taught proper hygiene practices, such as changing sanitary pads regularly and washing their hands. This material was reinforced with Islamic values, such as the hadith about cleanliness being part of faith.

The school welcomed this activity. One of the teachers considered this program to be very beneficial because the children could learn important issues in a fun and Islamic way. This student initiative is clear evidence of their concern for the health of Indonesia’s young generation abroad.