Awareness Session on Puberty

The onset of puberty and menstruation among girls can lead to many physical and emotional changes. Lack of adequate knowledge can lead to an increase in anxiety and stress among them. With the objective to create awareness among the Grade 5 girls of Loreto Day School at Kolkata, Veni Rao Foundation in association with Teach For India conducted a webinar on Puberty on 7th February 2021.

The session was conducted by Ms. Thanya and Ms. Uma, counselors from CHIREC International School, Hyderabad.

The girls were made aware of the physical and psychological changes that happen during puberty and menstruation, potential medical concerns, how to handle them, and steps to maintain good hygiene.