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What if a stain could tell a story? 💔 Around 64% of children are afraid to talk about bullying. Vanish reimagined how to approach this hidden struggle with "The Invisible Stain," a powerful book designed to help children and adults confront what's often left unsaid.

This unique initiative, developed by BETC Havas Brazil for Reckitt Vanish, uses a compelling narrative to give a voice to invisible struggles. The book tells the story of a boy whose bully-inflicted shame manifests as a growing stain on his uniform, symbolizing devoured self-esteem.

Through collaboration with psychologists, "The Invisible Stain" offers activity-based learning to encourage expression, provides guidance for teachers to initiate open conversations, and empowers parents with tools to continue the dialogue at home.

Now in schools across Latin America, "The Invisible Stain" book is more than just a story; it's a vital tool for understanding and addressing bullying. Because while some stains wash away, the impact of bullying can last a lifetime. Join the movement to keep this important story being told.

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Transcript
00:01Once upon a time, there was a story many children live.
00:06What'd they do to you at lunch?
00:08On milk on me.
00:10Put a hand up my clothes.
00:12They're right at me.
00:15Unfortunately, 64% of them are afraid to talk about it.
00:18So how do we listen to what hasn't been said?
00:23Last year, Vanish started looking at stains in a different way,
00:26warning that some of them hide a story about bullying.
00:31But talking about it wasn't enough.
00:33We needed to find a way for adults and children to step into this story,
00:37through one of the few things that still connects them.
00:41Vanish presents The Invisible Stain, the book.
00:45This is the story of a boy.
00:47A boy who couldn't talk about what he was going through.
00:50It all starts with a joke, a fall, and a stain on his uniform.
00:54But this time, the stain doesn't come out.
00:58It grows, takes shape, takes over.
01:02It becomes a monster and starts following the boy everywhere,
01:07devouring his self-esteem.
01:09With the help of psychologists,
01:12we created activities based on the story to help children express themselves.
01:17Teachers received guidance on how to approach the topic,
01:20opening conversations that didn't happen before.
01:24And parents were given support to continue the conversation at home.
01:28The book is now in schools across the country,
01:32and has reached classrooms across Latin America.
01:37But this story is not over yet.
01:41This book is now in schools across Latin America.
01:46This book is now in schools across Latin America.
01:46Because some stains may come off clothes,
01:49but they stay for a lifetime.
01:52And as long as they exist,
01:55this story must continue to be told.
01:57This story must continue to be told.
01:57But it doesn't have to be told.
01:59First The World
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