As part of my Millennium Fellowship journey, I designed and implemented a social impact project focused on Menstrual hygiene awareness. I observed that many girls in my community—especially those in public secondary schools—lacked access to accurate information and felt shame or confusion surrounding menstruation.
To address this, I organized a health outreach to a public school, where I facilitated an engaging and educational session on menstrual health and hygiene. The talk covered essential topics such as what menstruation is, maintaining hygiene during periods, dealing with pain and discomfort, busting common myths and building confidence and self-worth during this natural process. Sanitary pads was also distributed to the students.
I used handwritten posters and visual aids on cardboards to make the session more relatable and memorable for the students. It wasn’t just about sharing facts—it was about creating a safe space where the girls could ask questions, share concerns and feel heard.
This project was born out of a simple thought and seeing it come to life was deeply fulfilling. It taught me that impact doesn’t have to start big—you just have to start.