Planting Seeds of Change: Celebrating the Success of Our First #MenstrualSustainability Workshop

[SonamW]

Dear Local Guides
I’m happy to share that I have been able to initiate, my first-ever community workshop on #MenstrualSustainability, with rural women as the focus.

Earlier, I had shared my intent through my post about initiating a menstrual sustainability workshop.link To previous post

This workshop marks the first step toward turning that commitment into action.

This initiative has been close to my heart. From conceptualising the content to creating the banner, customising T-shirts, and preparing a hands-on demo kit, coordinating with an NGO, finalising the venue, and setting the date, all for contributing towards, something i was passionate about. The entire journey has been a powerful learning experience.

I’m deeply grateful to @Shalz for volunteering and co-hosting this workshop with me.

As this was our very first workshop on #Menstrual Sustainability, both of us were thrilled to come together to host a session that has grown from a personal conviction into a collective call for change,

Our goal was simple, to shift the conversation from disposal to durability, and from cost to conscious living.

The energy in the room was truly uplifting as 35 enthusiastic women gathered for a session they had willingly chosen to attend.

We thanked them for showing up ,engaging wholeheartedly and committing to a greener future.

The Power of Purpose

The Session began with setting the stage with banners and demo kit.We didn’t just talk about periods we talked about impact. Using a series of three dedicated presentations, we walked attendees through the essential questions:

1. What is Menstrual Sustainability? Defining the environmental, economic, and health imperatives.
   

   

2. Why is it Necessary?
   

Discussing the alarming plastic waste, toxic load and Long term effects of conventional products.

3. How Can We Help? Highlighting accessible, long term and sustainable alternatives.
   

It was heartening to see the lightbulb moments as we demonstrated and discussed the alternatives. We held up various sustainable pads and products, not just talking about them, but showing why they are beneficial for the environment .

Zero waste, reusable options crafted from planet friendly materials. Our purpose was to positively replace confusion with clarity and hesitation with action.

Building a Movement, Not Just an Event

The success of the day was truly a collective effort. Seeing the host and co-host proudly wearing customised T-shirts and standing beside the eye catching banner reinforced that this was not just a workshop it was a community driven exercise.

The most powerful moment came at the very end. When we acknowledged that the real change happens through community. Together we took a Pledge to share our new knowledge and commit to making at least ONE other woman aware of menstrual sustainability and the sustainable alternatives available. This simple pledge made our impact exponential. Every woman who walked out is now a certified advocate, ready to carry the message forward. Our positive purpose has been realised, and a seed for future has been planted.

This is only the beginning. The workshop reaffirmed that when women are given the right knowledge they are ready to embrace more sustainable choices for themselves and for Mother Earth .

Change begins with awareness, and awareness begins with conversation. This first workshop has strengthened my resolve to keep working toward #Menstrual Sustainability at the grassroots level.

A heartfelt thanks to @Shalz once again for attending, volunteering, and co-hosting this workshop.

Dear LGs, I would love to hear from you what is one thought or reflection this initiative sparked for you?

Thank you for your time and attention
Warm Regards @SonamW

#MenstrualSustainability #SustainablePeriod #EcoFriendlyPeriod #PeriodPower #ZeroWasteLiving #ConsciousConsumer #SustainableLiving #MyInitiative #WorkshopSuccess

[Rahul001]

That’s an awesome workshop for a good and effective cause @SonamW.

From having to pay significant amount to get menstrual pads to disposing them, you & @Shalz not only created sustainable workshop for the awareness & promoting sustainable menstrual pads but also create a shift in our thoughts where using and promoting sustainable pads are eco friendly option.

Back ago, I also attended these workshop as a community and question arised on that is “Is sustainable pads safe to use?”. Confusion on Safe to use and availability is the main reason why sustainable pads are less used. Your workshop has definitely made an impact on both of the doubts and I am sure individuals who attended the workshop have shifted towards sustainable options.

As part of your sustainable menstrual initiative, I asked one of my friend whether she prefers regular pads or sustainable pads. She answered with the option sustainable pads and said it’s more cost effective and easy to dispose & biodegradable. That kind of awareness in our society is what we need.

Also I loved the Tshirt, can I know how we can get them? @SonamW

[Shalz]

@SonamW it was lovely co-hosting this workshop with you ..you are a passionate person and so driven..there’s so much to learn from you..this was just not a workshop but a small step towards change ..thank you for making me a part of it

[Shalz]

@Rahul001 thank you so much for your support and motivation..these are seeds of change ..we hope to take this forward

[Ssiddharth2000]

Congratulations on hosting a workshop on this immensely important yet hardly discussed about topic. It’s so heartening to see participants eagerly listening and grasping the cusp of this workshop.
Thank you @SonamW and @Shalz

[SonamW]

@Rahul001 Thanks a lot for your support My heart felt Appreciation.

@Rahul001

Back ago, I also attended these workshop as a community and question arised on that is “Is sustainable pads safe to use?”. Confusion on Safe to use and availability is the main reason why sustainable pads are less used. Your workshop has definitely made an impact on both of the doubts and I am sure individuals who attended the workshop have shifted towards sustainable options.

You are absolutely right, lack of awareness leads to such confusion.
It is important for every women to be aware of what is best for her menstrual health, what options do they have and how they can achieve it.
when we conduct awareness program like this a lot of them gets clarity and as @Shalz says this is only the beginning, planting of seeds begins now

[SonamW]

Dear @Shalz Thanks a lot for your encouragement, it truly means a lot to me. Thanks to you also for Co- hosting this workshop , I am counting on you for collaborating next

[SonamW]

@Ssiddharth2000 Thank you for always supporting and backing up. It’s truly appreciated My best regards to you

[Vandana_shines]

@SonamW very nice initiative and yes with right information people mindset change and they adapt to sustainability. Kudos to @Shalz for supporting this initiative.

For future events I would also like to volunteer, will be happy to support such good cause.

[GasparKaren]

@SonamW I am thrilled and speechless about your initiative. As a woman, this issue deeply affects me, because in addition to working on environmental development, we are talking about protecting and caring for women, something that is extremely valuable.

Unfortunately, many girls, teenagers, and adults still have many doubts about the use of care methods, and even lack the resources for this care, and seeing a project like yours is inspiring.

Thank you so much for this.

[Shalz]

@Ssiddharth2000 thank you so much for your continued support and motivation.

[Shalz]

@Vandana_shines thank you so much for your kind words ..it’s the need of the hour I think

[Shalz]

@SonamW anytime ! I have your back ! And would love to collaborate for this initiative

[Shalz]

@GasparKaren thank you so much ! We hope to take this forward diligently

[SonamW]

Thank you so much for your kind words, dear @GasparKaren.
I truly appreciate the way you have deeply understood the intent of this project and empathised with women.

I completely endorse your thoughts. Our workshop is aimed at creating awareness, and we pledge to carry this mission forward continuously.
Thank you for your support it is genuinely appreciated.

[SonamW]

Thank you @Vandana_shines we appreciate your support.
Will definitely keep you in loop Next time.

[GasparKaren]

@SonamW I will definitely always be here following your work, and once again, congratulations!

[GasparKaren]

@Shalz I will definitely always be here following your work, and once again, congratulations!

[ShreyaMusings]

That’s an awesome initiative that you are encouraging.. @SonamW I am waiting for the opportunity to be part of one such workshop with you soon.

[SonamW]

@ShreyaMusings you can be sure of that am counting on you.