University of Bristol Graduate Receives Diana Award for Tackling Period Poverty

By Henry December 10, 2024
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Ella Lambert, a graduate of the University of Bristol, England has been honoured with the prestigious Diana Award for her exceptional work in addressing period poverty. The award celebrates young individuals making significant humanitarian contributions and driving positive societal change.

While studying languages at the University of Bristol, Lambert founded the Pachamama Project, a global initiative dedicated to promoting menstrual-health education and providing access to reusable sanitary products. Starting with handmade reusable ‘Pacha Pads’, the project has grown into a worldwide movement, involving 2,500 volunteers across 13 countries and producing over 160,000 reusable pads to date.

The Diana Award CEO, Dr Tessy Ojo CBE, praised Lambert and fellow award recipients: ‘These young people demonstrate that youth have the power to change the world, a belief shared by Diana, Princess of Wales. By receiving this honour, they inspire others to engage in their communities.’

Minister Visits University of Bristol’s Research Hub

In related news, Early Education Minister and Bristol alumnus Mr Morgan visited the University of Bristol’s Digital Futures Institute (BDFI) to explore its latest advancements.

During the visit, Mr Morgan was briefed on Isambard-AI, the UK’s fastest supercomputer, which went live earlier this year. The cutting-edge technology supports AI-driven research in critical areas such as healthcare, robotics and climate studies, accelerating innovations like automated drug discovery and AI safety.

The University of Bristol continues to demonstrate its commitment to global progress, both through initiatives like Lambert’s Pachamama Project and groundbreaking advancements in AI research.

Source: SHIKSHA

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