WE INSPIRE WOMEN & CHILDREN
TO DREAM BEYOND

We empower women and children through community programs to elevate health and livelihood in India & the US.

We are heartbroken by the current situation in India and are proud of the work we have been able to do on the ground thus far. Thank you for your generous support during this time. We are committed to serving the over 1,400 rural communities we serve in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. We are focused on both the current immediate need, preparing for a possible third wave, and on the long-term relief efforts that will be needed. Please join us in these critical efforts to support India in this time of need. Your continued support is deeply appreciated and critically important in this time of need. Thank you.

WE'VE IMPACTED 1,500,000 LIVES

HEALTH + HYGIENE

Alleviating health issues that prevent women from working and children from attending school enables the community to thrive and focus their attention elsewhere.

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LIVELIHOOD

Vocational training provides the ability to increase household income and an elevated sense of dignity, which improves quality of life.

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EDUCATION

Quality education and enrichment programs to equip children with the knowledge to meet the many challenges shaping our world today.

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WOMEN

Empowering women has the power to not only change the economic circumstances of individual families but entire villages.

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CHILDREN

Educating and providing children with the building blocks to future advancement allows families to transcend their circumstances.

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Our staff and infrastructure is supported by the founding endowment from the Desai Family and its board members.

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Desai Foundation

Wednesday January 26th

Today marks the date in which the Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950 and turned the nation into a newly formed republic! As we rejoice in the spirit of India today, the Desai Foundation is sending you warm wishes for a Happy Republic Day!.#republicday #republicadayindia #india #holiday #celebration #indianholidays #republicday🇮🇳 ... See MoreSee Less

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Monday January 24th

This is why the Desai Foundation specifically works to bring sanitary napkins and other menstrual products in the rural areas of India, serving over 1,400 communities in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.To learn more about our mission and programs, visit the link in our bio!. #menstrualmondays #menstrualhealth #womenshealth #health #periodequity #india #bloodyfabulous ... See MoreSee Less

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Friday January 21st

We are so proud and honored to have been awarded the Indian Achievers' Forum distinguished Indian Achiever's Award for the Desai Foundation Trust. This is a testament to the incredible work of our team on the ground in India. A huge shout out to the team lead by Mittal Gohil, Yati Desai Vikram Parekh @Manoj Panda Kiran Ravarani and the whole team! AND it's thanks to the support of all of you! This work and this recognition isn't possible with out your support! Thank you!The Desai Foundation is incredibly proud to have received the prestigious Indian Achievers’ Award from the Indian Achievers’ Forum! We are so honored to have our efforts celebrated, which only further pushes us to continue creating meaningful impact on the ground in India. It’s thanks to supporters like YOU who make these achievements possible. And we dedicate this award to our team in India - whose immense hard work over the this last year has changed the lives of millions! Thank you!@indian_achievers_forum.#fridaywins #covid19 #covidrelief #india #award #socialgood #womensempowerment #fundraising #IndianAchievers ... See MoreSee Less

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Friday January 21st

The Desai Foundation is incredibly proud to have received the prestigious Indian Achievers’ Award from the Indian Achievers’ Forum! We are so honored to have our efforts celebrated, which only further pushes us to continue creating meaningful impact on the ground in India. It’s thanks to supporters like YOU who make these achievements possible. And we dedicate this award to our team in India - whose immense hard work over the this last year has changed the lives of millions! Thank you!@indian_achievers_forum.#fridaywins #covid19 #covidrelief #india #award #socialgood #womensempowerment #fundraising #IndianAchievers ... See MoreSee Less

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Tuesday January 18th

We would like to wish our founders Nilima & Samir Desai a 50th Wedding Anniversary! It's because of your vision, guidance, and faith that we have been able to build the Desai Foundation to what it is today. Thank you for your commitment to service and for continuing to match every individual donation by 100%!. #desaifoundation #india #anniversary #50thanniversary #socialgood #nonprofit #founders #leadership #philanthropy ... See MoreSee Less

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Loving this piece about the @DesaiFoundation's Asani Menstrual Program highlighting Yati - who has lead this program on the ground for nearly a decade! Congrats Yati! https://www.bhaskar.com/women/this-is-me/news/the-problem-which-he-faced-for-ten-years-made-it-an-opportunity-and-together-with-the-women-set-up-easy-project-129251611.html?fbclid=IwAR1vFonJabv20mOu4Nyp-3LJll_Gqu1rOa13Ok5-88kBQvxYd-SdfJUvoZg

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It's #GivingTuesday ! Be a part of the road to recovery for MILLIONS of women in rural India. Your support will go directly to our critical Livelihood programs that offer women the opportunity to recover and rebuild their lives after the COVID crisis: http://bit.ly/DFGivingTuesday21

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Are you donating #Crypto tomorrow on #givingtuesday? The @DesaiFoundation and many other great charities accept donations via @TheGivingBlock! Join the movement!

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The Desai Foundation

Today marks the date in which the Constitution of

Today marks the date in which the Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950 and turned the nation into a newly formed republic! As we rejoice in the spirit of India today, the Desai Foundation is sending you warm wishes for a Happy Republic Day!

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#republicday #republicadayindia #india #holiday #celebration #indianholidays #republicday🇮🇳

This is why the Desai Foundation specifically work

This is why the Desai Foundation specifically works to bring sanitary napkins and other menstrual products in the rural areas of India, serving over 1,400 communities in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.

To learn more about our mission and programs, visit the link in our bio!

. #menstrualmondays #menstrualhealth #womenshealth #health #periodequity #india #bloodyfabulous

The Desai Foundation is incredibly proud to have r

The Desai Foundation is incredibly proud to have received the prestigious Indian Achievers’ Award from the Indian Achievers’ Forum! We are so honored to have our efforts celebrated, which only further pushes us to continue creating meaningful impact on the ground in India. It’s thanks to supporters like YOU who make these achievements possible. And we dedicate this award to our team in India - whose immense hard work over the this last year has changed the lives of millions! Thank you!

@indian_achievers_forum

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#fridaywins #covid19 #covidrelief #india #award #socialgood #womensempowerment #fundraising #IndianAchievers

We would like to wish our founders Nilima & Samir

We would like to wish our founders Nilima & Samir Desai a 50th Wedding Anniversary! It's because of your vision, guidance, and faith that we have been able to build the Desai Foundation to what it is today. Thank you for your commitment to service and for continuing to match every individual donation by 100%!

. #desaifoundation #india #anniversary #50thanniversary #socialgood #nonprofit #founders #leadership #philanthropy

It’s harvest season in India! The Desai Foundati

It’s harvest season in India! The Desai Foundation wishes you a very happy Bihu, Lohri, Pongal, and Makar Sankranti to you and your family. All of these wonderful festivals are celebrated across different regions of India but have the premise of celebrating the beginning of the harvest season. We hope this year brings along much happiness and prosperity!
  Photo credit: Paul Chapman

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For years, the topic of menstruation and menstrual

For years, the topic of menstruation and menstrual health was stigmatized and viewed as a taboo topic. However, thanks to advocacy on social media through the arts and beyond, more and more changemakers are starting to break that status quo. Today, we celebrate the menstrual advocates who constantly speak out about the importance of menstrual equity, health, and education around the world. To show your appreciation, tag a menstrual advocate in the comments!  

. #menstrualmondays #menstrualhealth #womenshealth #health #periodequity #india #bloodyfabulous #menstruation

We are so proud to share that the states of Gujara

We are so proud to share that the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha have all been reached through our Heroes of Humanity program!
Our program’s efforts focus on the current immediate needs, preparing for a possible third wave of COVID-19, and providing long-term relief efforts. We can’t wait to continue to expand our efforts in the new year!
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#fridaywins #covid19 #covidrelief #india #socialgood #health #fundraising #heroesforhumanity

From the Desai Foundation - we are wishing your ye

From the Desai Foundation - we are wishing your year ahead is filled with endless joy and health!
We can’t leave 2021 without expressing our sincere gratitude towards supporters like you. Despite all of the challenges faced, your generosity has gone a long way to uplift so many communities in India and for that we are forever thankful. With our reach continuing to expand everyday, we couldn’t be more thrilled to further our mission and empower even more lives in the future!
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We are so excited to announce that over 37K people

We are so excited to announce that over 37K people have been reached from our Heroes for Humanity baseline survey to date! Our baseline survey helps us understand the status quo in the over 1,400 rural communities we serve in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Naduand to identify the priority areas for providing long-term relief.

All donations to our Heros for Humanity project will be 100% matched. Help us reach our goal of $500,000 by donating at thedesaifoundation.org/donate-now/.

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At the Desai Foundation, we believe menstrual heal

At the Desai Foundation, we believe menstrual health is an absolute right. That is why we are committed to providing resources like the Sanitary Napkin Program, hygiene camps, health seminars, hygiene trainings and kids health camps. To learn how you can volunteer with our various programs, email us at info@thedesaifoundation.org!
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It is with great pride that we celebrate that we h

It is with great pride that we celebrate that we have reached over 3.8 MILLION people through our Heroes for Humanity program to date! We are committed to the over 1,400 rural communities in India we serve and are focused on both the current immediate needs, preparing for another possible wave, and on the long-term relief efforts that will be needed.

Join us in these critical efforts to support India in this time of need by donating at thedesaifoundation.org/donate-now/.

Thank you to @sphindujabanqueprivee for making these critical efforts possible!

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#fridaywins #india #socialgood #covid19 #health #womenshealth

Because sanitary pads end up in landfills and take

Because sanitary pads end up in landfills and take as long as 800 years to decompose, they end up breaking down into microplastics that pollute oceans, rivers, beaches and contaminate our water supply.

That is why it is so important to find pads that can be biodegradable like our Asani Sanitary Napkins. Not only are our pads 90% biodegradable, but the Asani Sanitary Napkin Program also trains women to manufacture and distribute these high-quality, low-cost sanitary napkins throughout their communities. To learn how you can support this program, visit www.asaninapkins.org   
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Since the start of this year, over 1.1K children h

Since the start of this year, over 1.1K children have attended a computer training course! Our computer training classes teach a basic introduction to computer hardware and its usage, Microsoft office and internet to children and women in rural communities in India. We are so proud of this milestone and thank all of our contributors for bringing our mission to life.

You can learn more about our computer training course and how you can donate at thedesaifoundation.org/donate-now

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Looking for some more holiday shopping inspiration

Looking for some more holiday shopping inspiration? Here are gift ideas for your loved ones, PART 2:

1. For the Bloody Fabulous person in your life - our Desai Foundation x Lingua Franca sweater collection! $100 of each sale goes to DF.*
2. Our longtime favorite from Ranavat: Jasmine Hydrating Mist*
3. Spicewell: Give the gift of superfood seasoning to your loved ones!*
4. Bravo Anjali: An important story written by Sheetal Sheth, for all children to remember to ‘never dim their light.’
5. Gujarati Heritage Bundle for your little ones! Includes both Gujarati vowels and consonants puzzles, plus Gujarati wall decals.*
6. Buy directly from the women in our livelihood programs! These totes and pouches are the perfect gift - contact us to order! info@thedesaifoundation.org 

*Indicates a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Desai Foundation!

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This quote by @nadyaokamoto explains why we contin

This quote by @nadyaokamoto explains why we continue to constantly spread awareness about menstrual health and education in all areas of our work. It is through conversations, that communities can join together and combat issues such as the inequities in menstrual products.

You can learn how to support our work and help us continue the conversation by visiting: www.asaninapkins.org

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We pride ourselves in being able to take a holisti

We pride ourselves in being able to take a holistic approach in our programming to empower hundreds of lives in rural India - and our health initiatives are just one of many that takes this approach. Our General Health & Hygiene Camps focus on various health areas such as gynecology, vision/eye care, and general medical check ups. In 2021 alone, over 1.5K people were able to attend our health camps and receive valuable care!

🔗 Support a program today by visiting the link in our bio.

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Are you looking for the perfect gift for your love

Are you looking for the perfect gift for your loved ones? Here are some ideas from some of our favorite brands, PART 1:

1. A TaariMaa collection necklace from Umeedh Jewelry
2. Modi Toy’s newest edition: Saraswati Devi!
3. Spirit Warrior: Sun, Moon, and Stars Tank*
4. Limited Edition Mudita collection tees and sweatshirts from Holi Chic by Megha Rao*
5. Brighten and repair with Inde Wild’s 15% Vitamin C serum!
6. Send a loved one a delicious traditional meal kit from Desi Galli Pantry - use code DF15 to save 15% on your purchase at www.DGpantry.com!
7. Esther Perel’s Where Should We Begin - the perfect holiday game to encourage storytelling and connection. 
*Indicates a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Desai Foundation!

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Period stigma is one of the motivating factors for

Period stigma is one of the motivating factors for why our foundation continues to promote menstrual education and provide safe and healthy menstrual products for menstruators in India!

To learn more about our menstrual hygiene management work and how to get involved, visit www.asaninapkins.org

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With so much misinformation and lack of awareness

With so much misinformation and lack of awareness surrounding hygiene habits about COVID in rural India, we knew how important it was to share the proper information needed to keep these communities safe. With over 640K now informed thanks to the efforts of the members of our Heroes for Humanity program, these communities are one step closer to the long road to recovery!

Thank you to S.P. Hinduja Banque Privée for supporting this program!  @sphindujabanqueprivee

. #fridaywins #india #socialgood #covid19 #health #womenshealth

TODAY! Celebrate the joy of giving and be a part o

TODAY! Celebrate the joy of giving and be a part of the road to recovery for millions of women in rural India who have lost so much during the pandemic; their support system, an income, independence, and empowerment. Your support will go directly to our critical Livelihood programs that offer women the opportunity to recover and rebuild their lives after the COVID crisis.

Visit bit.ly/DFGivingTuesday21 or the LINK IN BIO to donate to and share our cause!

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