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Each project is a living ecosystem of impact โ€” connecting student energy with community need, creating sustainable livelihoods one product at a time.

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Since 2018
๐ŸŒธ Menstrual Health & Awareness

Project Naari

Project Naari has its roots from the very essence of the taboos, myths, and menstrual illiteracy that still continue to exist in the India of the 21st century. Since 2018, NAARI continues to raise awareness about menstruation and its basic hygiene, educating women about their body and their basic menstrual needs.

Breaking deep-rooted myths and taboos around menstruation in urban and rural communities
Educating women on menstrual hygiene management and reproductive health
Running awareness drives that span school outreaches, community sessions, and digital campaigns
Empowering women with knowledge to make informed, dignified decisions about their bodies
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Since 2020
๐Ÿฅฅ Eco-Craft & Community Livelihood

Project Inara

Project Inara aims at producing biodegradable bowls, candles, and accessories out of discarded coconut shells. These waste shells are sourced from restaurants, eateries, and households in and around Chennai. Inara believes in "Crafting Future" by training the Irular tribal community in shell craft and generating livelihood to "Remould" their lives.

Collaborating with "Alai โ€“ The Art of Life" NGO, working with the Irular tribal populace at Kalpakkam
Eight skilled women professionally trained by Egai Crafts form the core workforce
Turning traditionally snake/rat-catching community members into skilled craftspeople
Creating eco-friendly, zero-waste products that replace single-use plastics
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Since 2019
๐ŸŒบ Flower Cycling & Women Livelihood

Project Malar

Malar uses Flower Cycling to turn flower waste into organic incense sticks, tackling the pollution caused by flowers at its roots. Our sticks address flower pollution while providing the luxury of premium incense โ€” handmade by visionary women from slums in Tirusulam and Meenambakkam.

Intense research into product formula to maximize fragrance life and quality of incense sticks
Each purchase donates up to โ‚น50 towards uplifting the lives of the women workforce
Working to eradicate the stigma around scavenging activities and bring women to the forefront
VIT Chennai officially acknowledged the team's effort and social contribution
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Since 2020
๐Ÿงต Fabric Upcycling & Sustainable Fashion

Project Pooranya

Project Pooranya aims to metamorphose doomed fabric into beautifully upcycled products. Globally, an estimated 92 million tonnes of textiles waste is produced each year โ€” 70% ends in landfills. With skilled women from Teynampet and Kolathur, Pooranya makes sustainable fashion more affordable than ever.

Procures raw materials from garment exporters in Chennai and HappieSouls NGO donations
Product catalogue: doormats, pillow covers, coasters, bags, pouches, scrunchies, and headbands
During COVID-19, made 400 masks sold at โ‚น20 under "Naqaab", generating employment in lockdown
Partnership with Fashion Technology Wing of VIT Chennai for ongoing training and quality development

Project Pattra

Pattra aims to recycle old materials with support from the transgender community residing in Chennai โ€” another step in Enactus VITC's commitment to inclusive entrepreneurial action.

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