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WE INSPIRE WOMEN & CHILDREN
TO DREAM BEYOND

The Desai Foundation/Trust is an organization that empowers women and children through community programming to elevate health, livelihood and menstrual equity in rural India.

WE'VE IMPACTED 7,000,000 LIVES

Our Focus Building resilient communities and cultivating dignity

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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HEALTH

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

Providing vocational training and the ability to increase household income leads to immediate quality of life improvements.

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Our Pledge

Every dollar raised goes directly to programs that change lives.

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

Now, as a public foundation, your support helps expand our life-changing programs in
India and the U.S.'

News + Media

'GMA' Celebrates Diwali | Featuring the Desai Foundation!

We are overjoyed to share the incredible news that we were featured on Good Morning America! This year, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of Diwali on the Hudson as well as Diwali becoming a public holiday in New York. The festivities reached new heights as we were honored to be featured on none other than Good Morning America! Watch video HERE.

How You Can Help

Donate for
Menstrual Equity

Donate to the Heroes for Humanity program

in partnership with S.P. Hinduja Banque Privée

Working with the existing strengths of each community, we provide the tools needed to create stronger, healthier, and more economically independent households.

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🌸 A look into our colorful celebrations with our amazing Desai Foundation Trust team this Holi!

As spring blooms, we're excited for new beginnings and to keep cultivating dignity in the months ahead. We extend a huge thank you to our incredible team for their dedication and hard work!

#happyholi #NewBeginnings #cultivatingdignity #teamwork #WorkplacePositivity #officeculture
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2 days ago
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Understanding the menstrual cycle is key to demystifying menstruation and challenging deep-seated stigmas. Every phase of the menstrual cycle tells a story of preparation, renewal, and potential.

Swipe to learn about the fascinating science behind the menstrual cycle.

Ready to join us in transforming the narrative on menstruation throughout rural India? Visit PledgeYourPeriod.com to learn more and stay tuned for our campaign this May.

#pledgeyourperiod #menstrualhealth #menstruation #menstrualcycle
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In the village of Penkam, Odisha change began with a single voice. Aswin was a student with a vision, and she saw a challenge where others saw tradition. In a community where only five girls used sanitary pads, she envisioned a future of health and dignity for all. With the support of the Desai Foundation, Aswin set on a mission to transform menstrual hygiene practices in her village.

Her journey was not without obstacles, but Aswin's will was unwavering. She reached out, educated, inspired, and turned skepticism into acceptance with every conversation. Her efforts rippled through Penkam, leading to a remarkable shift: from five to over a hundred girls and women now using sanitary pads, embracing their health with newfound pride.

Aswin's story is about more than the numbers; it’s a story of the power of individual action to inspire collective progress. Her legacy is a village awakened to the importance of menstrual health, where every girl can pursue her education and dreams without barriers.

#menstrualhygiene #mhm #menstrualequity #sanitarynapkin
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7 days ago
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May is coming, and with it, our Pledge Your Period campaign will be in full swing. We're calling on brands and individuals who share our passion for menstrual equity to take part in this transformative initiative.

Choose your impact: support our cause by participating in individual or group fundraisers, or by participating as a sponsor of the campaign. Your contributions will not only back a vital cause but also spotlight your brand among those dedicated to making a difference. 🌍✨

Ready to make an impact? DM us to get involved, or email Colby@TheDesaiFoundation.org to learn how your brand can shine through sponsorship. Let’s make a lasting difference, together!

#PledgeYourPeriod #PYP2024 #MenstrualEquity #BrandVisibility #PartnershipOpportunity #SponsorshipOpportunity #Fundraising #MenstrualHealth
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There’s now just one more month until the movement returns!
It’s more important now than ever to #PledgeYourPeriod with us this May to continue destigmatizing periods and fighting for menstrual equity for the future generations.

To learn more visit PledgeYourPeriod.com. For sponsorship opportunities please email Colby@TheDesaiFoundation.org.

#menstrualequity #menstrualhygiene #menstrualhealth #reproductiverights
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We’ve seen the damage and danger that can be done to the mental and physical health, education, livelihood, and dignity of menstruators when they aren`t armed with the right information and tools to manage their periods.

The Desai Foundation will continue to make sure that through menstrual hygiene education, periods won’t hold women and girls back from school, work, or society.

#menstrualhygiene #mhm #menstrualhealth #healthandhygiene
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NYC’s premier Diwali Event will return on November 2, 2023! We`re ready to celebrate luck and light by dancing, dining, and partying for a purpose!

Last year we were so lucky to have @rhearaj perform for us! Stay tuned for more to come about this year’s event!

All funds raised from the event will go directly to our programming on the ground! So get ready to join us for the best Diwali on the Hudson yet! Get your tickets today via link in bio.

#eventsnyc #diwali #doth #newyorkevents
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Periods are under attack in the United States- visit the links in our bio to read our article on @marieclairemag or learn more about what our Asani Sanitary Napkin Program to achieve #menstrualequity in India.

#pledgeyourperiod #menstrualhealth
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We love seeing the women in our #Beautician Skills Training Course, which is held in partnership with @iit_gandhinagar learn and grow!

How would you have them use their skills on you?

#vocationaltraining #beautyskills #cosmetology
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We are so excited to announce that this year’s Lotus Festival will be held on September 30th at the Collings Foundation Heritage Museum!

Last year we were so lucky to have @avantinagral and @ninadavuluri !Stay tuned for more to come about this year’s event.

There are limited tickets available, visit the link in our bio to reserve your spot!

#lotusfestival #events #celebration #philanthropy
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Since opening in January, our 16 distribution ambassadors and 11 machine operators at our new Lucknow production unit have produced and distributed over 43K sanitary napkins! We are so happy to see this new unit’s big success!

🔗 Please consider making a tax deductible donation to our Asani Sanitary Napkin program! Check the link in bio to make a contribution. Thank you!

#mhm #menstrualhygiene #sanitarynapkin #menstrualequity
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Candle & Diya Making is one of the many vocational programs we offer to the women we serve!

Visit our website to learn more about or vocational training.

#skillstraining #vocationaltraining #candlemaking #diya
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The myths and taboos many Indian women face today regarding their period didn’t originally come from a place of harm. When people had to work harder in the past, women’s lack of participation in the community was not intended to ostracize them but give them an opportunity to rest from their duties. Over time and due to the influence of colonization and patriarchal ideas, these ideas started to become harmful to the women they were meant to protect.

Would you like to know more about this topic? Let us know in the comments below!

#asani #menstrualequity #sanitarynapkin #clintonglobalinitiative #menstrualpad #menstruation
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We’re dedicating this #InternationalWomensDay to the fierce women in the locations we serve who fight every day to improve their communities.

We continue to be inspired by their work, and love seeing them #DreamBeyond

Let us know in the comments below who you’re inspired by!

To learn more about how the Desai Foundation works to provide healthcare, vocational opportunities, and menstrual equity initiatives to women in rural India, visit TheDesaiFoundation.org


#DreamBeyond #IWD #WomensHistoryMonth
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Happy #Holi from us at the Desai Foundation! ...

This #InternationalWomensDay, join us in Embracing Equity with @thepadproject! This impactful youth-led organization is helping people all around the world get access to period products, provide menstrual health education workshops, and empower women across the globe.

We are so proud to have a backing of an organization like The Pad Project. As we celebrate International Women’s Day, please consider supporting organizations like us!

To learn more about what the Desai Foundation is doing to #EmbraceEquity in rural India, please visit our website at TheDesaiFoundation.org!

#StigmaStopsWithMe
#ThePadProject
#EndPeriodPoverty
#DreamBeyond
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Our Asani Sanitary Napkin Program is the most robust MHM program in the country! Listen to @yati_desai present to former Secretary of State #HillaryClinton on why Asani creates so much impact for women, girls, and for the whole community!

#asani #menstrualequity #sanitarynapkin #clintonglobalinitiative #menstrualpad #menstruation
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Jewelry Making Training empowers women, and therefore also their communities, by giving new livelihood opportunities!

What kind of jewelry would you like to see them make? Leave your answer in the comments!

#vocationaltraining #womensempowerment #DreamBeyond #womenhelpingwomen
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It`s #IndiaGivingDay! Join us in celebrating an incredible campaign hosted by the India Philanthropy Alliance to advance crucial developmental goals in India. Make a difference by donating, volunteering, or just by learning about the issues facing India today.

Please consider getting involved by donating via the link in our bio! Thank you.

#indiagivingday #philanthropy #changemakers #socialresponsibility #india
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At the Desai Foundation we feel like the work we do to enable folks in India to #DreamBeyond speaks for itself. Don’t just take our word for it, though, take a look at what former Secretary of State #HillaryClinton had to say about our Heroes for Humanity program!

#menstrualequity #healtheducation #changemakers #socialresponsibility #heroesforhumanity
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Bring dreams to life this March 2nd for #IndiaGivingDay, an annual initiative hosted by the India Philanthropy Alliance! By identifying key issues facing India today, this campaign aims to bring community together and offer sustainable solutions. The Desai Foundation is proud to support this year, and we encourage you to join us!

Please consider getting involved by donating via the link in our bio! Thank you.

#indiagivingday #philanthropy #changemakers #socialresponsibility #india
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We are dedicated to making sure that women and their children in the communities we serve have access to the #healthcare they need.

🔗 Please consider making a tax deductible donation to provide more health check-ups! Check the link in bio Thank you!

#healthyliving #healthiswealth #healthywomen #pediatrics
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#HeroesforHumanity will continue to grow in 2023!

At last year’s #ClintonGlobalInitiative conference, the Desai Foundation committed to #upskilling our Heroes, bringing #healthcare to rural communities, supporting girls and young women, and bringing #hygiene #education to rural India. This year, we hope to impact an additional 2 million folks to fulfill this commitment!

This is our Help Desk service, which helps folks access their “social security,” PAN cards, and Aadhaar cards.

🔗 Please consider making a tax deductible donation for Heroes for Humanity! Check the link in bio to make a contribution. Thank you!

#mensturalequity #healtheducation #changemakers #socialresponsibility
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