Antrisha Foundation conducted a Menstrual Health Awareness & Hygiene Workshop for 9th-standard girls at Mhatoba Tukaram Balwadkar Vidyalaya, Balewadi, Pune 411045.
The workshop was made possible with the support of Teacher Sangita Mhaske, who had arranged everything for the session before the Antrisha team arrived. Principal Dattatray Dafal also joined the session and warmly welcomed the Antrisha team before the workshop began.
Understanding Menstrual Health
The day began with an inspiring Career Readiness Session led by Manjusha Singh, Founder of Antrisha Foundation.
She introduced the participants to the realities of a professional workplace, helping them understand corporate hierarchies, workplace etiquette, communication, professionalism, and the mindset required to grow in any organisation.
More than a session, it was a roadmap for navigating the transition from student life to professional life.
Open Conversations, Questions & Understanding
The workshop also gave the girls an opportunity to openly share their doubts and experiences related to menstruation. Manjusha Ma’am and Dr. Adwika Joshi patiently answered their questions and helped them understand what they should and should not do during their periods.
The girls appreciated the session and shared that menstrual health is a topic people often hesitate to talk about openly. They expressed their gratitude for having the opportunity to understand the subject in such detail.
The teachers also appreciated the initiative and thanked the Antrisha team for conducting the awareness session.
Supporting Girls With Essential Hygiene Resources
After the awareness session, the Antrisha team distributed sanitary pads to all the participating girls. Additional sanitary pads were also provided to the school so they could be kept available for girls in case of emergencies.
Through initiatives like this, Antrisha Foundation continues to create safe spaces where girls can ask questions, understand their health and gain the confidence to speak openly about menstrual health.
Awareness creates understanding. Understanding builds confidence and confidence empowers. ❤️
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