My name is Anoushka Goel. I am 14-years old and a Grade 10 student at The Shriram Millennium School (TSMS), Noida.

After visiting a village in Ranthambore, I truly understood the meaning of life and how to live with just the necessities and to not crib about materialism. I am very passionate about helping others, especially those who are less privileged than I am.

Just helping others and seeing them happy makes me feel overwhelmed and full of joy and pride. It is a joy to make a difference in another's life; to see them smile, makes me smile.

For women and girls in homes that we come from, sanitary pads are the norm and not a luxury.

For girls and women from poor homes, it is a luxury. To manage their menstrual needs, they unfortunately are forced to resort to practices that are unhygienic and lead to serious health issues. The solution is to give them a menstrual hygiene kit that is cost-effective, lasts long, and is not too bulky. It impacts their health, education, and income (no missing school or work) and gives them immense confidence.

The Hygiene kit that is being is unique as it is reusable. It has 5 pads - 3 for medium flow and 2 for heavy flow. It lasts for 18 months and reduces dramatically the amount of waste created (as otherwise pads are dumped every month). As they last for so long, they are also cost effective. Disposable/Normal sanitary pads have to be bought repeatedly, cost INR 50-100 per month, and are very damaging to the environment as they create huge waste.

The cost of this hygiene kit (including distribution, training the women/girls, etc.) is just INR 500 per pack of 5. The cost of distribution and training them is very high as it's done in small batches.

I request all of you to support my campaign. Let's come together and do our bit.

Regards,
Anoushka Goel