From Ladakh to the World: Three Amrita-Seattle Students Selected as Pad Project Ambassadors!

We are delighted to share inspiring news from our Residential Comprehensive Program in Ladakh. Three of our senior students—Padma, Mipham, and Yangchan—have been selected for the Pad Project 2025–2026 Ambassador Program.

This is a remarkable milestone, and we are beyond proud of these young leaders who are stepping up to champion menstrual equity in their communities and beyond. This experience will be enriching for all concerned and will bring greater awareness and opportunities in menstrual health in Ladakh and elsewhere.

What Is The Pad Project Ambassador Program?

The Pad Project Ambassador Program is a one-year global leadership and advocacy initiative that connects young changemakers from around the world. Through project-based learning, community action, and mentorship, ambassadors gain the skills, knowledge, and resources to address menstrual inequity in meaningful ways.

The program is powered by The Pad Project, the nonprofit behind the Academy Award–winning documentary Period. End of Sentence. This groundbreaking film sparked a global movement to end period stigma, and the Ambassador Program continues that momentum by empowering youth to lead.

Arts and Advocacy: The Power of Tracks

As part of their journey, each of our students has been placed into a track that matches her strengths and passions:

• Padma has joined the Arts Track, where she will use creativity—through performance, storytelling, and visual expression—to spark conversations and challenge taboos.

• Mipham has been placed in the Advocacy Track, equipping her with tools to influence policy, lead community campaigns, and speak up for systemic change.

• Yangchan has also joined the Advocacy Track, strengthening her skills in leadership, organizing, and mobilizing others around menstrual health.

  
  

These tracks matter because they ensure ambassadors can lead in ways that resonate most with their voices—whether through art that touches hearts or advocacy that shifts structures. Together, they bring a powerful balance of expression and action to the movement for menstrual equity.

Why This Matters for Ladakh

For students like Padma, Mipham, and Yangchan, this opportunity is not only an honor but also a chance to:

• Bring global perspectives back to Ladakh, enriching local communities with new ideas.

• Raise awareness about menstrual health in regions where taboos and lack of access remain challenges.

• Inspire younger girls to embrace leadership roles and see themselves as advocates for change.

Their selection reflects the power of education, encouragement, and opportunity—and shows how young women from Ladakh are ready to make their voices heard on a global stage.

At Amrita-Seattle, we believe that when girls are given the tools and platforms to lead, they transform not only their own futures but also their communities. Padma, Mipham, and Yangchan embody this belief, and we are so proud to stand behind them as they begin this exciting journey.

This achievement is also part of our broader mission: ensuring menstrual health and hygiene are recognized as essential to dignity, equity, and opportunity. From providing Period Kits and introducing menstrual cups to training women and girls as community health ambassadors, we are building a future where no girl is held back by her period.

Together, with your support, we can continue to create these powerful moments of change—for Ladakh, West Bengal, and beyond.