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INK Talk: Arunachalam Muruganantham – The first man to wear a sanitary napkin

Summary

Listen to the fascinating journey of social entrepreneur Arunachalam Murugananthama, a workshop helper – from being rejected by the same women whose lives he wanted to change – to now gearing up to create jobs for a million women.

Arunachalam received the 2009 Best Innovation Award from Indian president Smt. Pratibha Patil for his mini sanitary napkin dispensing machine.

Resource Details

Author: Arunachalam Muruganantham
Publisher: INK
Country of Publication: India
Year: 2012
Duration: 12:03

Curriculum Subjects: Business Studies, Civic Social and Political Education, Education for Sustainable Development, Social Personal and Health Education
Intended Audiences: 12-15 Years, 16+ years, Adult and Community Settings, Junior Cycle, Senior Cycle, Transition Year, Youth Groups
Format: Video Clip
Topics: Business, Community Development, Consumption, Corporate Social Responsibility, Creativity, Health, Human Development, India, Intellectual Property, Women's Rights

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Published: 26 May 2012

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This video is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4_MeS6SOwk

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