Every March, we celebrate International Women’s Day but there are issues that continue to impact girls and women around the world every day. One pressing issue that continues to affect millions of women and girls worldwide is period poverty. The inability to access menstrual products, education, and hygiene facilities can have a profound impact on their…
Celebrating International Women’s Day is not just a moment but the culmination and the continuation of a journey. To commemorate IWD 2025, Satynmag sat down with some of the remarkable women at JXG (Janashakthi Group) to discuss leadership, challenges, and the importance of gender equality in the workplace. Joining the conversation was Sashi Schaffter – Apprentice…
Subhashini Kularatne, a 27-year-old resident of Thalathuoya, Kandy, is a testament to how passion and creativity can transform a hobby into a thriving business. With a background in agriculture and a current pursuit of a degree in Agriculture and Plantation Crops at Wayamba University, Subhashini’s journey into woodworking is a story of unexpected discovery and…
What inspired you to start this business? Sustainablee began as a passion project that evolved from my decade-long experience in corporate sustainability and waste management. Throughout those years, I worked on creating community awareness to encourage positive environmental behavior changes. This experience revealed a clear market gap: Consumers lacked access to locally made sustainable products…
Empowering Young Minds Through Menstrual Education Menstruation is a natural biological process that is often shrouded in stigma and misinformation. In Sri Lanka, many young girls experience challenges related to menstrual health due to a lack of awareness, access to resources, and prevailing societal taboos. Addressing these issues, Her Foundation has taken proactive steps in…
Period poverty remains a pressing issue in Sri Lanka, especially among university students(Menstruation Awareness). Despite increasing dialogue about menstrual health globally, many young women in Sri Lanka continue to face challenges in managing their menstrual cycles due to financial, cultural, and educational barriers. Period poverty among university students results from lack of menstruation awareness and…
Anudi Gunasekara wears the title of Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2024 with a sense of purpose – she has already made her mark as a model and a content creator. Her journey, however, is about much more than titles and achievements. She remains firmly committed to uplifting communities and empowering women with her…