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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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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Friday September 17th

Our updated COVID progress report is here! We are incredibly proud of all the work that has been done so far to address the #COVID crisis in rural India. The road to recovery is long, but we will be here. Learn more about how you can support these relief efforts today: go.pardot.com/l/917491/2021-08-27/5lq5f ... See MoreSee Less

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Friday September 17th

From the month of July alone, our Heroes for Humanity program has been able to impact over 86,000 people through direct services! We are so proud of the successful launch of this program, and are grateful for the support from @sphindujabanqueprivee that has made these essential relief efforts possible.You can get involved with our COVID relief efforts in rural India too! Link in bio or email info@thedesaifoundation.org for more information. .#fridaywins #covidinindia #india #covidrelief #covid19 #health #fundraising #saveindia #desaifoundation #socialgood ... See MoreSee Less

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Thursday September 16th

We are SO thrilled to re-connect at our premier Diwali on the Hudson event happening this October! This year, the talented Falu and Resistance Revival Chorus will be gracing the stage so you will not want to miss out.TICKETS ARE LIMITED so grab yours today: diwalihudson21.givesmart.com.#diwali #diwali2021 #doth2021 #diwalionthehudson #fundraising #gala #events #festivaloflights #indiaMegha Desai Nitika Chopra Ashni Davé Alysia Reiner Shruti Ganguly Meah Pace Ari Afsar Sindhya Valloppillil Kalghatgi Susan McPherson Ilana Finley ... See MoreSee Less

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Wednesday September 15th

I can't believe how much this incredible team has grown! Got a bit emotional at the end of our first (of many) Desai Foundation Global Learn & Share Meeting. Had several members share what they are focused on and learned so many hidden talents of this team! (It's clear we may have to have our own cooking channel or something!) It is the honor of my life to lead this team with Samir Desai, Mittal Gohil & Yati Desai. ❤❤❤ ... See MoreSee Less

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Monday September 13th

A whopping 83% of students who menstruate feel ashamed when leaving the classroom with period products, according to the States of the Period 2021 study conducted by @periodmovement and @shethinx. This is just one of the barriers students face when it comes to being able to have positive period experiences. This cycle of shame needs to end so that all menstruating students can shift their full focus on their education. Find out more about our mission to fight period stigma by following the link in our bio! .#menstrualequity #menstruation #menstrualhealth #periodsarenormal #womenshealth #periodequity #desaifoundation ... See MoreSee Less

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Our updated COVID progress report is here! We are incredibly proud of all the work that has been done so far to address the #COVID crisis in rural India.

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We are SO thrilled to re-connect at our premier Diwali on the Hudson event happening this October! This year, the talented @FaluMusic and @ResistanceRev will be gracing the stage so you will not want to miss out.

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We resonate with this thought-provoking article written by @jweisswolf that highlights just how essential it is to promote collective education on the way women's bodies function, especially in regards to women's health advocacy in policy. https://msmagazine.com/2021/09/08/six-week-abortion-ban-greg-abbott-texas-two-weeks-last-missed-period/

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Our updated COVID progress report is here! We are

Our updated COVID progress report is here! We are incredibly proud of all the work that has been done so far to address the #COVID crisis in rural India. The road to recovery is long, but we will be here. Thank you so much for your support.

Learn more about how you can support these relief efforts today: www.thedesaifoundation.org/covid or follow the link in our bio.

From the month of July alone, our Heroes for Human

From the month of July alone, our Heroes for Humanity program has been able to impact over 86,000 people through direct services! We are so proud of the successful launch of this program, and are grateful for the support from @sphindujabanqueprivee that has made these essential relief efforts possible.

You can get involved with our COVID relief efforts in rural India too! Link in bio or email info@thedesaifoundation.org for more information.

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#fridaywins #covidinindia #india #covidrelief #covid19 #health #fundraising #saveindia #desaifoundation #socialgood

We are SO thrilled to re-connect at our premier Di

We are SO thrilled to re-connect at our premier Diwali on the Hudson event happening this October! This year, the talented @falumusic and @resistancerevivalchorus will be gracing the stage so you will not want to miss out.

TICKETS ARE LIMITED so grab yours today: diwalihudson21.givesmart.com or follow the 🔗 link in bio! 🔗

#diwali #diwali2021 #doth2021 #diwalionthehudson #fundraising #gala #events #festivaloflights #india

A whopping 83% of students who menstruate feel ash

A whopping 83% of students who menstruate feel ashamed when leaving the classroom with period products, according to the States of the Period 2021 study conducted by @periodmovement and @shethinx. This is just one of the barriers students face when it comes to being able to have positive period experiences.

This cycle of shame needs to end so that all menstruating students can shift their full focus on their education. Find out more about our mission to fight period stigma by following the link in our bio!

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#menstrualequity #menstruation #menstrualhealth #periodsarenormal #womenshealth #periodequity #desaifoundation

We are so honored to welcome Sindhya Valloppillil

We are so honored to welcome Sindhya Valloppillil onto The Desai Foundation’s Board of Directors! Sindhya is currently the Founder & CEO of Skin Dossier, a hyper-personalization beauty tech startup. She is also a Contributing Writer for TechCrunch, Crunchbase and BeautyMatter where she writes about consumer tech, beauty tech, the startup ecosystem and solutions for diversity. She is an award-winning marketing, strategy & innovations beauty executive with 20 years of experience working at top global beauty companies such as L’Oreal, L Brands, J&J and Zirh.

She has also worked as an Adjunct Marketing Professor at Berkeley College. She is also Founder Fellow with On Deck, a Mentor for TechStars, a Venture Partner for NextGen Venture Partners, and an Advisor to Global Wellness Institute. We could not have been more thrilled to grow our team - which now has a more than 50% female board! She has been an amazing mentor and supporter for several years, and we are honored to have her on board! Welcome Sindhya!

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Overlooking serious symptoms of periods is unfortu

Overlooking serious symptoms of periods is unfortunately a byproduct of the shame and social stigma surrounding menstruation. According to a survey conducted by Plan International UK, more than half of bleeders didn’t seek medical attention due to believing their severe symptoms were normal at the time. This can lead to poor period management and long-term health issues if not openly discussed.

Preventing these health issues and creating proper access to education is why we believe hosting our Menstrual Hygiene Management awareness sessions in rural India are so important. You can learn more about our mission to fight period stigma by following the link in our bio!

. #menstrualequity #menstruation #menstrualhealth #periodsarenormal #womenshealth #periodequity #desaifoundation

Did you know that it wasn’t until 2021 that the

Did you know that it wasn’t until 2021 that the term “Menstrual Health” had an OFFICIAL definition? This incredible feat was brought in part by the Menstrual Health Hub (@menstrualhealthhub), and this will be instrumental in moving forward and legitimizing menstruation in “policy, practice, and research.”

Language is embedded in all areas of our lives, and when it becomes unified, it can serve as a powerful tool to uplift unheard narratives. We are excited to see how this essential step in promoting the menstrual experience pans out for bleeders around the world!

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We are proud to announce that the COVID-19 Helplin

We are proud to announce that the COVID-19 Helpline Number in India is live! As part of our COVID relief initiatives in India, this helpline is a source of support for community members to gain access to an array of information as they navigate the challenges caused by the recent crisis. The helpline is available in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and Tamil, and calls are available only in India.

Please feel free to share this number in your networks, and visit www.thedesaifoundation.org/covid for more information on our Covid relief efforts and how you can help!

. #india #covid19 #desaifoundation #covidrelief #covidinfo #vaccine #socialgood #philanthropy

At the Desai Foundation, we firmly believe that em

At the Desai Foundation, we firmly believe that empowered women empower women. Today, we are feeling extra grateful to all the powerful women who are paving the way towards gender equity and uplifting the voices of those who are disenfranchised ALL around the world. Happy Women’s Equality Day!

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This powerful quote by Judy Grahn resonates with o

This powerful quote by Judy Grahn resonates with our mission and the work we do to support menstruators throughout rural India via our Asani Sanitary Napkin program. Undoubtedly, there is much work to be done in order to normalize menstruation and promote healthy periods for all. However, the first step can simply be to start a conversation.

What are you doing to dismantle the stigma of menstruation and help bleeders all around the world have comfortable and shame-free periods?

. #menstrualequity #menstruation #periodsarenormal #womenshealth #periodequity #desaifoundation

This Raksha Bandhan, we are thinking of every brot

This Raksha Bandhan, we are thinking of every brother and sister bond all over the world that have been affected by COVID-19 one way or another. As people continue their battle against the pandemic, we want to ensure the safety of all our brothers and sisters right now, and more importantly, continue to protect them as the world recovers.

Show your love for ALL your brothers and sisters today by donating to our COVID Relief Fund through the link in our bio!

. #rakshabandhan #rakshabandhan2021 #india #celebration #covid19 #fundraising #philanthropy #childrenshealth

We want to acknowledge The Dignity for Incarcerate

We want to acknowledge The Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act, which provides women in Arizona state prisons with menstrual products completely free of charge. This is certainly a long overdue but monumental step in ensuring all bleeders have access to basic necessities during their periods.

At the Desai Foundation, we support all initiatives that advocate for period equity and hope more areas across the country, and throughout the world, can follow this leading example!

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For International Youth Day, we would like to high

For International Youth Day, we would like to highlight the youth of our society and the potential for change they can mark on our world. At The Desai Foundation, enriching the lives of children are at the forefront of our efforts in rural India, whether it be focused on their education, health, or livelihood so that they, too, can dream beyond to change the world.

Our mission is only possible with your generosity. This International Youth Day, learn more about how you can support the future of our youth in our programs at www.TheDesaiFoundation.org/donate-now

. #internationalyouthday #youthday2021 #empowerment #india #philanthropy #education #livelihood #health #dreambeyond

Sharing inaccurate information, or being silent al

Sharing inaccurate information, or being silent altogether on menstruation, can have immensely harmful effects on women’s health all around the world due to how limiting access to proper support can become. But one shameless conversation at a time, we can help end this cycle of period stigma and promote healthy periods once and for all.

To lend your support and learn more about how our programs serve women and young girls in India, visit www.TheDesaiFoundation.org/donate-now or follow the link in our bio!

. #menstrualequity #menstruation #periodsarenormal #womenshealth #desaifoundation #india

We are so proud to partner with @CryptoRelief_ for

We are so proud to partner with @CryptoRelief_ for supporting our COVID-19 relief efforts through our Heroes for Humanity initiative. Thanks to their aid, we have been able to provide 1000 ration kits for the Valsad and Dang locations in Gujarat! Here’s a glimpse of some of the incredible work being done on the field to ensure the long road to recovery in India.

To learn more about the Heroes for Humanity program in partnership with @SPHindujaBanquePrivee, or be a part of our relief efforts, please reach out to info@thedesaifoundation.org.

. #fridaywins #covidinindia #india #covidrelief #covid19 #health #fundraising #saveindia #desaifoundation #cryptocurrency

The stigma surrounding menstruation leads to lack

The stigma surrounding menstruation leads to lack of awareness towards life-saving health practices for menstruators throughout the world. In India, an enormous number of young girls are unaware of how to properly manage their periods, let alone be aware of what periods even are prior to getting them!

At The Desai Foundation, we aim to combat this through our Asani Sanitary Napkin program by promoting educational resources and distributing safe sanitary products in rural India that can help any young woman transition into healthy hygiene practices.

To support this program, visit www.TheDesaiFoundation.org/donate-now or follow the link in our bio!

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#menstrualequity #menstruation #periodsarenormal #womenshealth #desaifoundation #india

Thanks to the efforts of our recent Heroes for Hum

Thanks to the efforts of our recent Heroes for Humanity initiative by @sphindujabanqueprivee to partner with @cryptorelief_ we have been able to secure more ration and medical kits for all 6 of the states we serve in rural India!
 Your generous support is why we are able to progress on the long road to recovery in India. If you are interested in being a part of our COVID relief initiatives, please reach out to us via the link in our bio or email info@thedesaifoundation.org

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Here is our latest update from the field to addres

Here is our latest update from the field to address the ongoing #COVID19 crisis in India. Despite India not being in the news every day, the pandemic is far from over. And the need to address immediate issues, as well as long term recovery remains.

Thank you for your support this far. Learn more about how you can help at: www.thedesaifoundation.org/covid

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Since the start of the pandemic, we knew how dire

Since the start of the pandemic, we knew how dire the consequences of a strict lockdown would be leaving countless menstruators unable to access proper sanitary products in rural India. That is why in the face of such an unprecedented emergency, The Desai Foundation has mobilized to address these urgent needs. We have been hard at work distributing over 1 million sanitary napkins for free thanks to our existing initiatives such as the Asani Sanitary Napkin program.

To support this program, visit www.TheDesaiFoundation.org/donate-now. Or follow the link in our bio!

. #menstrualequity #menstruation #periodsarenormal #womenshealth #desaifoundation #india #saveindia

Did you know that 51% of non-vaccinated individual

Did you know that 51% of non-vaccinated individuals in parts of India reported being hesitant to get vaccinated? According to a recent survey conducted by multiple NGOs in India, this is due to a number of barriers including fear of health risks, distrust in vaccine benefits, or elders in the community choosing not to grant permission.

At the Desai Foundation, our team in India is pushing forward to combat these concerns by sharing credible information to rural community members and building their confidence to get vaccinated. This is just one step of many to ensure the road to recovery and bolster the health of some of the hardest hit communities from COVID-19. Learn how you can support our team by visiting: www.thedesaifoundation.org/COVID   

. #fridaywins #covidinindia #india #covidrelief #covid19 #health #fundraising #saveindia #desaifoundation

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