Maybe reading was just a way to make her feel less alone, to keep her company. When you read something you are stopped, the moment is stayed, you can sometimes be there more fully than you can in your real life.
Helen HumphreysRead
My plea is that don't wait for a girl to become a woman to empower them. Empower a girl's life by giving sanitary pads to them. With pads, we give them wings.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Empowering young girls with sanitary products is crucial for their growth and development.
In this quote, Arunachalam Muruganantham emphasizes the importance of providing sanitary pads to girls, arguing that such support not only addresses a basic health need but also empowers them to pursue their dreams and ambitions without the interruption of menstruation. By offering this essential resource, society can help girls transition into adulthood with confidence and dignity, ultimately giving them 'wings' to soar in life.
Themes
EmpowermentGirlsSanitary PadsEducationHealth
In practice
Example use cases
During a women's empowerment workshop, I quoted this to highlight the importance of accessible hygiene products.
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