The most beautiful phase of a girl child’s life is blossoming into a woman. Sure, the world perceives it as a reason to clip her wings and restrict her independence even before she understands what has happened to her. The start of the first menstruation or menarche is the symbol of the phase change. Menarche […]
Water, the elixir of life
Indians just celebrated Holi, the festival of colours…. also a festival during which plenty of water is used and wasted. At GiveHer5, we also honoured World Water Day on March 22nd. Water is a resource we often take for granted and contribute massively to its wastage. Whether you admit it or not, you are (as […]
Periods in the News: A step in the right direction so long as it’s backed up with action
Do you remember the horrific incident in the news where 68 girls were made to remove their underwear to prove their menstrual status? Can you imagine how invasive and traumatic that must have been for the victims? It is appalling that such an incident was even allowed to happen in the first place. Luckily thanks […]