Overview:
What if a handprint could shatter shame?At NMMC School No. 52, 90 students didn’t just attend a menstrual health session , they made history with their hands. Led by the passionate Ms. Lochana Adivarekar and supported by the ever-committed eClerx team, the Lajja initiative bloomed with color, courage, and connection.
Goals:
To make menstruation a subject of pride, not panic.Making the Difference brought the Lajja movement one bold step closer to its goal of empowering 500 young minds — creating safe spaces, giving accurate information, and fostering sisterhood through shared experiences.
Specifications:
The classroom turned into a canvas of change.• 90 students participated wholeheartedly
• Hygiene kits and educational books distributed
• A unique activity saw students leave painted handprints , a symbol of solidarity and strength , while reflecting on personal stories around menstruation
• Session facilitated by Ms. Lochana Adivarekar with support from the eClerx team
Milestones:
From conversation to commitment. From shame to shared strength.This session pushed the Lajja initiative to a new benchmark , 189 beneficiaries reached out of the targeted 500. With every handprint, a wall of stigma crumbled. With every story shared, the silence lost its grip.
