Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled

Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled is a renowned India-based NGO committed to empowering persons with disabilities and underserved communities. The organisation works tirelessly to uplift these individuals through a wide range of initiatives, with a strong focus on promoting self-reliance and inclusion. Its efforts are centred on providing access to quality education, safe accommodation, nutritious meals, and vocational training, along with offering placement-based rehabilitation services to help beneficiaries achieve meaningful employment and independence. Samarthanam’s holistic approach ensures that individuals not only receive immediate support but are also equipped with the skills and resources needed for long-term success and social integration.

Capital Refractories donation was utilised to support the education and menstrual health of 155 girls across four schools. The funds helped provide educational sessions and menstrual hygiene kits. The key topics of these sessions included:

• Training teachers on sustainable menstrual hygiene practices, enabling them to better support and guide students.
• Educating students on menstruation, hygiene practices, and reproductive health.
• Promoting a positive, stigma-free school environment where menstruation is openly discussed.
• Equipping both teachers and students with the knowledge and resources needed to manage menstruation hygienically and comfortably.