Pakistan is home to one of the largest youth populations in the world. Nearly 64% of the population is under the age of 30, and around 23% are adolescents between 10 and 19 years (UNFPA Pakistan, 2023). Within this vibrant and energetic generation are millions of young girls stepping into adolescence, a stage filled with physical, emotional and social transitions.

Yet for many girls, this period unfolds in silence. Questions about growing up, bodily changes, health and well-being often remain unanswered. Cultural taboos and social hesitation mean that many young girls grow up without reliable guidance or access to supportive health services. As a result, a significant number face health concerns that could easily be prevented or treated with timely information and care. During community work in Punjab, one story........

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