At Love Is Project, we believe that creating meaningful change goes beyond creating jobs. It means investing in the women, families, and communities behind the beautiful handmade pieces we share with the world.
That’s why we’re so excited to announce our new partnership with Happy Periods, a social impact organization working to advance menstrual equity in India through accessible menstrual health education and sustainable period products.
Together, we’re bringing menstrual health education and support directly to the village community where we work in Jaula, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, reaching adolescent girls and young women—including local artisans, students, and factory workers.
Breaking the silence
For many of the women and girls in this community, conversations about puberty, periods, anatomy, and bodily changes have traditionally been surrounded by silence, shyness, and cultural taboos.
The first workshop, held on September 20, brought together approximately 40 girls and young women, ages 11–40, for a two-hour session focused on puberty, bodily changes, menstruation, and emotional well-being.
Rather than relying on a traditional lecture format, Happy Periods created a safe and welcoming environment through small-group activities, visual tools, games, storytelling, and myth-busting exercises.
And something beautiful happened.
What began with nervous laughter, hesitation, and very little eye contact gradually transformed into curiosity, conversation, and confidence. By the end of the session, participants were openly sharing experiences, asking questions, and connecting the lessons to their own lives.
Education is empowerment
The workshop addressed common misconceptions around periods and bodily changes while helping participants understand that puberty and menstruation are normal parts of life.
One activity, “Sach ya Galat” (Myth vs. Fact), encouraged participants to examine common beliefs about periods and health and distinguish misconceptions from scientific information. Another activity used emotion cards to help girls recognize and talk about feelings like confusion, anger, and shyness—reinforcing the message that they are not alone.
For us, this is what empowerment looks like: giving women and girls access to information about their own bodies, creating spaces where questions are welcomed, and helping replace shame and uncertainty with knowledge and confidence.
And this is just the beginning
The September workshop was the first of a planned three-part Menstrual Health and Hygiene series.
Upcoming sessions will explore the menstrual cycle and its physical and emotional effects, period cramps and PMS, social stereotypes and taboos, nutrition, yoga, menstrual care and hygiene, and sustainable period products—including an introduction to the Shubh Cup, a reusable menstrual cup offered by Happy Periods.
We’re proud to support this work in the community where our artisan partners live and work.
Because when you wear a Love Is Project bracelet, you’re not just wearing a piece of handmade craftsmanship from around the world. You’re part of a bigger story—one rooted in love, connection, opportunity, and community.
We’re grateful to Happy Periods for helping us expand that story in a new and deeply meaningful way.
This is LOVE in action. ❤️
