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Tamilarasi

Nominated By Hand in Hand India

All 2021 Children’s Peace Prize Nominees

Tamilarasi believes that the right education and intention can uplift a whole family and she believes that the right to hygiene and health is quintessential for every child to have a happy childhood. Accordingly, Tamilarasi advocates for a 100% open defecation-free village by continuously bringing about behavioral change through communication with community members and by educating women in her community about menstrual health and hygiene management. Tamilarasi also plants trees to combat climate change and she raises awareness about the environment. She aims for community development through continuous engagement.