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Period poverty affects women and girls around the world - and it’s time for it to stop! Help us normalize periods and end the cycle of period stigma and poverty by pledging your period to the Desai Foundation in honor of menstrual hygiene month. + 4

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How can you pledge your period in honor of Menstrual Hygiene Month this May? You can attend the launch event on Thursday and get your very own BLOODY FABULOUS sweater from @LinguaFrancanyc - avail. on May 12th! Get your event ticket here: https://t.co/sP5gXNE3U9

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Period poverty affects women and girls around the

Period poverty affects women and girls around the world - and it’s time for it to stop! Help us normalize periods and end the cycle of period stigma and poverty by pledging your period to the Desai Foundation in honor of menstrual hygiene month. This year, we want you to show us that you are BLOODY FABULOUS and nominate at least three friends to do the same. Plus, all donations will go toward sending our Asani Sanitary Napkins to the women affected by the COVID crisis in India.

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As promised, our next progress report! There is st

As promised, our next progress report! There is still so much work to be done for the millions suffering. We are overwhelmed by your generosity. We’ve raised nearly $200,000 from all over the world. Thank you for supporting this cause. Remember 100% of donations are matched. And 100% of these funds go directly to the local communities. THANK YOU!

It’s officially time to Pledge Your Period and s

It’s officially time to Pledge Your Period and show the world that you are BLOODY FABULOUS. There are many ways to participate in the campaign this year — including attending the launch event on Thursday and getting your very own BLOODY FABULOUS sweater from @LinguaFrancanyc - available on May 12th! Get your free launch event ticket here: bit.ly/pyp-launch or follow the link in our bio.

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We’re excited to announce that Rep. Grace Meng,

We’re excited to announce that Rep. Grace Meng, Jennifer Weiss-Wolf & Topeka Sam will be joining our Pledge Your Period launch panel on Thursday, in addition to the fabulous panelists already announced. You’re not going to want to miss this lively discussion on period poverty, how we can fight against it, and in encouragement of the open sharing of period stories and experiences that help to normalize and remove the stigma around bleeding.

Plus, all who donate the suggested amount to attend the event will automatically be entered to win a BLOODY FABULOUS sweater from @linguafrancanyc! And because periods don’t stop for pandemics, we’re directing all funds raised from the event to providing free menstrual hygiene supplies to the women hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis in India.

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While we are currently laser-focused on deploying

While we are currently laser-focused on deploying critical interventions to the COVID-19 crisis in India, much of our work continues to focus on supporting women and menstrual health. For that reason - and since periods don't stop for pandemics - we are also moving ahead with our annual Pledge Your Period campaign!

Women are the backbone of our community, and they are going to need our support more than ever on the long road to recovery in India.

All funds raised from this year’s Pledge Your Period campaign will help send our Asani Sanitary Napkins to the schools, hospitals and centers that are responding to the COVID crisis in India, and our many other programs dedicated to empowering women.

There are many ways to participate in the campaign this year — in addition to posting and pledging/donating, you can donate $25+ to get a BLOODY FABULOUS sticker, attend the launch event on Thursday — and get your very own BLOODY FABULOUS sweater from Lingua Franca starting on May 12th (stay tuned for more info). We can’t wait to learn about how you are BLOODY FABULOUS!

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We are heartbroken by the current situation in Ind

We are heartbroken by the current situation in India, but we've been hard at work mobilizing to address the immediate needs of the populations we serve in Gujarat, & Maharashtra. Through working with our wide network of partners on the ground, in the past week we've made progress on setting up COVID isolation & relief centers with food screening and care, a help desk, distributing masks, PPE, rapid PCR tests, needed medical equipment, and providing support for women through menstrual supplies and other resources.

Thank you to all who have supported us and made these efforts possible so far! But, our work is not done, and we still need help sourcing and shipping medical supplies and preparing for the long road to recovery. All donations to COVID relief fund are being matched by 100%, please donate through the link in our bio! (bit.ly/COVIDIndia)
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Love this image @ninadavuluri. Thanks to everyone

Love this image @ninadavuluri. Thanks to everyone for the support over the last several days. Can’t wait to update you on all the progress that has been made! But we have so much to do! WHAT CAN I DO? That is what everyone is asking....

1. DONATE - either to us or to whomever else you trust

2. CALL YOUR LOCAL REPS - call your local US representatives to ensure that US follows through on its promise to send aide, remind them that this issue is important to you!

3. CALL YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS - in India. They need to know you see them, support them, and that they are not alone.

4. USE YOUR SKILLS - are you great at logistics, call an NGO and say - hey I can help you ship stuff! Are you great at understanding jargon for therapeutics - call an NGO and say, can I help you source the right stuff!

5. THIS AFFECTS ALL OF US - If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's that this world is deeply connected, and WE are all deeply connected. The longer and more chaotic this continues in India - it affects every corner of the globe. So remind folks of this - that think this doesn't affect them.
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Pledge Your Period officially starts next Saturday

Pledge Your Period officially starts next Saturday May 1st! Wondering why you should pledge? Sadly, 75% of women in India are at risk of getting an infection because they lack education on proper menstrual hygiene, and 20% of girls in America have missed school due to lack of period protection.

But, the more we talk about periods, the closer we get to ending the cycle of period stigma and poverty. Last year, our Pledge Your Period campaign got over 16M people talking and thinking about periods, also raising funds to help us distribute free period supplies in rural India during the pandemic through our Asani Sanitary Napkin program. So get ready to pledge and help us end the cycle of period stigma and poverty by making 2021 BLOODY FABULOUS!
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We’re so excited to get our Pledge Your Period c

We’re so excited to get our Pledge Your Period campaign started with an all-star panel of thought leaders and influencers in the menstrual hygiene space! Join us on Thursday May 6th (time TBD) for a lively discussion of period poverty and how we can fight it, featuring: @meghatron5 @scohen13 @jenniferweisswolf @amisheth @tashorama - plus more panelists to be announced.

Follow the link in our bio to make a donation and join us. All those who donate $35+ will automatically be entered to win a BLOODY FABULOUS sweater from @linguafrancanyc (stay tuned for more details!). bit.ly/pyp-launch

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We are so excited to announce that Diwali on the H

We are so excited to announce that Diwali on the Hudson, NYC’s premier Diwali party, will be back in-person in NYC this year! Save the date of Wednesday October 20th for an evening of drinks, food, dancing and entertainment — with all proceeds benefiting our health, education and livelihood programs in rural India. Follow the link in our bio to get your tickets now - it will be a night to remember!   
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We are so proud to be serving women like Chetanabe

We are so proud to be serving women like Chetanaben through our women’s health camps which offer FREE check-ups and treatment for their needs, as well as essential health information that they were otherwise lacking exposure to. Learn more about the various health camps we offer by visiting the link in our bio.

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Happy World Health Day! During this day of awarene

Happy World Health Day! During this day of awareness, we would like to highlight just how important our health initiatives are now more than ever to serve the needs of some of the hardest hit communities due to COVID-19.

We offer various programs that focus on general health, vision, gynecological + menstrual health, and hygiene. Learn more about these programs and how you can get involved by following the link in our bio!   
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Imagine experiencing an entirely normal bodily fun

Imagine experiencing an entirely normal bodily function, but being barred from your daily activities as a result. This can include entering religious temples, being in the kitchen and making food, or even touching another person. This is the case for some parts of India, in which about 77% of women face restrictions like these during menstruation.

No doubt that the myths surrounding menstruation lead to a negative impact on a woman’s emotional state, lifestyle, and health. Let’s put an end to this cycle of taboos and promote healthy periods for all!

#endperiodpoverty #periodsarenormal #menstrualhygiene #womenshealth #womensempowerment #keepgirlsinschool #desaifoundation #menstrualmonday #pledgeyourperiod

Remember how much fun we had pledging our periods

Remember how much fun we had pledging our periods in honor of menstrual hygiene month last year?

This year’s Pledge Your Period campaign will be BLOODY FABULOUS, so get ready to start pledging on May 1st!
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Sports play a pivotal role in fostering leadership

Sports play a pivotal role in fostering leadership skills and confidence among children and teens. But girls drop out of sports at two times the rate of their male counterparts. As their bodies change, they often tend to feel increased self-awareness and low self-image due to the social stigmas around periods.

Let’s end this cycle by normalizing menstruation and helping girls stay in the game!

#endperiodstigma #periodsarenormal #menstrualhygiene #womenshealth #womensempowerment #keepgirlsinschool #desaifoundation

We can’t quite contain our excitement that we’

We can’t quite contain our excitement that we’ll be able to gather in-person again with you for the Lotus Festival this year. This one-of-a-kind evening always features some of the country’s top talent and thought leaders, and this year will be no different.

Save the date of September 17th and stay tuned to learn who will be lighting up the Lotus Festival stage this year!

@ariafsar @robynglaser @jillellis @payalkadakia @nilofermerchant @jonbatiste @falu @harshithakrishnan @aleifhamdan @anjulaacharia @avantinagral

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This World Water Day, we would like to highlight h

This World Water Day, we would like to highlight how important it is for women’s menstrual health to have access to safe water. In India, a shocking 23% of women drop out of school once they reach puberty due to a lack of clean water and sanitation facilities.

Let’s work together to change this by continuing to talk about periods and the need for everyone around the world to have access to clean water! Let us know what you think in the comments, and follow the link in our bio to learn more about our menstrual health initiatives in rural India.

#endperiodpoverty #periodsarenormal #menstrualhygiene #womenshealth #womensempowerment #keepgirlsinschool #desaifoundation #worldwaterday #cleanwater

Our team in India really spread the joy of Interna

Our team in India really spread the joy of International Women’s Day last week with celebratory energy both to honor the women we serve and the women behind the scenes of it all! Throughout the week, the team facilitated conversations discussing the importance of International Women’s Day and why we celebrate. We are so proud of all that they do to elevate the health & livelihood women in rural India, all year round. Follow the link in our bio to learn more.

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Thank you to @sincerelyhueman for featuring our Pr

Thank you to @sincerelyhueman for featuring our President, @meghatron5, and highlighting the work we do to elevate the health and livelihood of women and children in rural India.

Find Sincerely Hueman on apple podcasts, spotify or through the link in our bio to listen to the full episode!

@camillelaurente @maverickAquino

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Have you or anyone you know ever been held back be

Have you or anyone you know ever been held back because of your period? The shame surrounding menstruation is one of the root causes for girls not having access to menstrual products and therefore missing school, even right here in the US. We must continue to talk about periods in order to normalize and de-stigmatize them!

Join the conversation to help ensure no girl ever misses out on her education due to her period again! Let us know your thoughts about periods in the comments - and follow the link in our bio to learn more about our menstrual health initiatives in rural India.

#endperiodpoverty #periodsarenormal #menstrualhygiene #womenshealth #womensempowerment #keepgirlsinschool #desaifoundation

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