My name is Aanya Reddy Narala. I am 16 years old and a Grade 11 student at the Chirec Intl School (IB), Hyderabad.

I have a deep passion for helping others, especially those who are less privileged than I am It brings me immense joy to make a difference in someone’s life and see them smile.

I’m particularly focused on supporting girls and women from low-income backgrounds who struggle to manage their menstrual needs. For them, access to sanitary pads is often a luxury, forcing them to resort to unhygienic practices that can 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 invite you to join me in this meaningful journey. Together, we can transform lives and create a brighter future for those in need. Thank you for your support!