Working Through the Night to End Period Poverty in Malayagam
At 1:00 AM in Maskeliya, Malayagam, when most of the town is fast asleep, a group of incredibly devoted individuals is hard at work—unloading heavy crates, typically requiring a forklift, entirely by hand. Under the quiet leadership of Mr. Kandiah Vigneshwaran J.P., the tireless team of IMHO officials and local volunteers is bringing in parts to assemble a sanitary pad-making machine—a vital step toward addressing period poverty in the region. This effort is more than logistics. It’s about restoring dignity, supporting young students and working women, and breaking down the barriers that menstruation can pose in under-resourced communities. Their work ethic isn’t just admirable—it’s inspiring. At a time when it would be easiest to rest, they choose to uplift. Their determination lights the way forward for sustainable change.
This is what grassroots impact looks like.