The final week of our menstrual equality project has been both a moment of closure and of new beginnings. After six weeks of research, analysis, and advocacy, our work culminated in sharing the Instagram posters. To our delight, many people engaged with the content—liking, sharing, and even commenting with personal reflections. While our influence may be modest compared to large campaigns, I am proud that our posters reached diverse audiences and sparked meaningful conversations. Even a “small” ripple can be powerful in shifting awareness and reducing stigma.

From a leadership perspective, this week gave me the chance to step back and reflect. Over the course of the project, I learned to:

• Communicate with clarity and empathy when designing sensitive survey questions.

• Sustain morale when progress was uncertain.

• Balance creativity with structure in the design process.

• Respond constructively to both positive and critical feedback in the advocacy stage.

Most importantly, I grew in understanding that leadership is not about controlling outcomes, but about enabling a group to move forward with shared energy and purpose. I learned to trust my team, to listen as much as I guided, and to keep the bigger picture—menstrual equity—at the heart of every decision.

The impact of this project lies in two areas. First, the awareness we generated through our posters, which have been seen by many peers, making menstrual health a topic people feel more comfortable discussing. Second, the foundation we built for future work: the survey responses, visual materials, and advocacy experiences form a toolkit that others can continue to use and build upon.

Looking ahead, I hope to expand this project beyond our six-week timeframe. Menstrual equity requires long-term effort, and I am committed to continuing the conversation—whether through more structured campaigns, collaboration with student societies, or linking with NGOs that focus on menstrual health.