The first lockdown of Covid-19 pandemic was hard and scary for all. Spreading Smiles was born with just an idea of working with young adolescent girls and teaching them about Covid-19 and menstrual health and hygiene – however, as we identified feelings of loneliness and isolation, and the potential to provide a safe space for these girls, Spreading Smiles grew to become a more intensive 3 month virtual program – giving them not only a safe space to talk, learn, and just be but also teaching them important technical and life skills that can empower them to express themselves freely and inspire them to become ambassadors of change in their community.