Celebrate With Us!

upcoming events and gatherings

Be part of the impact by attending one of our signature events. Celebrate at Diwali on the Hudson in NYC, enjoy the elegance of our annual Lotus Festival Gala in Boston, join the festivities at Holi in Miami, or connect with us at a more intimate gathering, Cocktails and Chaat. All proceeds from these events directly support our mission to empower women and children in rural India through health, livelihood, and menstrual equity programs. Your ticket/table counts as a donation, and your support makes our work possible. We’re so grateful for our loyal event-goers! Thank you for making a difference by joining us!

LOTUS FESTIVAL 2025

Diwali on the Hudson 2025

Past events

Lotus Festival 2024

PledgeYourPeriod 2024 Panel: Shifting the Narrative on Menstruation

Check Us Out In The News

news + media

We are honored to have our programming and events recognized by esteemed outlets like Good Morning America, Forbes, The Times of India, and many more. Thank you for amplifying our mission and helping to shine a light on the impact we’re creating together!

Desai Foundation Hosts Holi Celebration in Miami

Champions of Change: Five Organisations at the Forefront of Making Menstrual Hygiene a Social Commitment in India

GMA Celebrates Diwali

India pandemic may turn back the clock on women’s empowerment

S.P. Hinduja Banque Privée & The Desai Foundation Partner to Create Heroes for Humanity

I’ve Seen India’s Period Poverty Up Close. We Can’t Let COVID-19 Turn Back the Clock on Women’s Rights, Too.