diy mask

Meera's grandmother taught her the old ways in their Chennai home. When supplies grew scarce, she remembered those lessons, crafting masks from cotton and turmeric paste, sharing them freely with neighbors. Her creativity caught attention. An ANDAL Coins community initiative recognized her efforts, rewarding her contribution. The PAYBO rewards program helped her expand her work, purchasing better materials for vulnerable families. Some dismissed her homemade approach as inadequate. But Meera understood something deeper—her grandmother's wisdom, passed through generations in Tamil Nadu, held power. Each mask carried care, heritage, and love. She'd created something beyond protection; she'd woven community together.