'CREATING CHANGEMAKERS AT THE GRASSROOT LEVEL IS ESSENTIAL TO BRING REAL CHANGE' - Princess Gauravi Kumari
Jaipur Times
- The launch of 'P से Periods'
- A joint initiative by the Princess Diya Kumari Foundation and Project Baala to raise awareness about menstrual well being
Jaipur, 27 October: To create substantial societal change, it is crucial to initiate transformation at the grassroots level. Empowering individuals to become changemakers is pivotal, and this lies at the core of the 'P से Periods' project, a collaborative effort by the Princess Diya Kumari Foundation (PDKF) and Project Baala aimed at promoting awareness about menstrual well-being. Princess Gauravi Kumari, the General Secretary of PDKF, emphasized this during a panel discussion at the launch event of the 'P से Periods' project held at the Badal Mahal in Jaipur today.
Princess Gauravi highlighted the urgent need to destigmatize menstrual health and hygiene. She underscored the Foundation's commitment to ensuring that no woman encounters hindrances in her work due to her menstrual cycle. Additionally, she emphasized the significant role played by digital and social media in instigating change in rural areas. She stressed the importance of digital literacy as a means to ensure genuine empowerment.
Also present at the event were Social Worker, Artist, and Author, Rouble Nagi, and the Founder of Project Baala, Soumya Dabriwala. Rouble Nagi talked about the importance of engaging young people, especially boys and the need to educate them about menstruation and break existing taboos. She passionately encouraged girls to take the lead in reshaping the thoughts and beliefs of the next generation. While acknowledging that women are now more vocal about their menstrual health and hygiene needs, she said that there is still a long way to go. She shared insights from her work in rural areas and discussed overcoming diverse challenges faced in these regions.
Talking about Project Baala, Soumya said that it is an innovative menstrual health solutions provider working to end period poverty and period illiteracy while generating employment. Project Baala is making pads that are biodegradable and can be reused for two years. This is making menstrual health and hygiene affordable and accessible.
The panel discussion was moderated by Communications and Outreach Lead of Project Baala, Parul Kamra.
Also present on the occasion were Executive Trustee, Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, Rama Datt, menstrual champions and a large number of students from different schools.
