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Monday June 21st

As India has given the gift of yoga to the world, we hope today can be a reminder of how privileged we are to be able to practice yoga by honoring its birthplace, knowing that millions in India are still suffering from the immense hardships caused by of the COVID crisis.The recovery period is going to be a long and difficult road. But with your help, we can still provide support for the following areas: 1. Preparing for the 3rd wave: making sure people have what they need in advance. 2. Recovery and Relief: continuing efforts such as our helpline, testing, food kits, job creation, etc.  3. The Livelihood of Women and Girls: this pandemic has set back the clock on women and girls, therefore we need to get our livelihood programs back up and running.Learn more and support India today: www.thedesaifoundation.org/COVID.#internationaldayofyoga #yoga #covid19 #covidinindia #womenshealth #desaifoundation ... See MoreSee Less

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Friday June 18th

We are proud to announce our partnership with S.P. Hinduja Banque Privée to initiate Heroes for Humanity, a COVID Relief Fund designed to support our urgent efforts across rural communities in India. We are so grateful for this opportunity to impact the lives of thousands not only during this time of crisis, but also in the long-run - while keeping our priority on women and girls in mind. Scroll to see what our Heroes for Humanity partnership entails!  And learn more about our COVID relief initiatives at: www.thedesaifoundation.org/COVID.#covidinindia #covid19 #india #desaifoundation #socialgood #fridaywins #hindujabank #hinduja #heroesforhumanity ... See MoreSee Less

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Wednesday June 16th

I get to sit down and chat with the President of the Desai Foundation Megha Desai. We talk about the #covidcrisis in #india and how the Foundation is supporting those in need on the ground. We also discuss the stigma around women's #menstrualhealth and how we need to help change the conversation for the 71% of girls in India who don't know wha their #period is before they get it.Megha Desai is doing fantastic work that I think we all need to hear about! Episode 57 is out now anywhere you get your podcasts or click on my site below. www.tuckeredoutwithami.comAlso, please rate and review the podcast on Apple. It really helps! But be nice. I know where you live. #southasiantrailblazers #southasiandiaspora #givingbacktothecommunity #foundation #tuckeredoutwithami #tuckeredoutpodcast #supportindiepodcasts ... See MoreSee Less

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Monday June 14th

Happy Pride Month! We hope this month can remind everyone how important it is to broaden the conversation when it comes to menstruation and be inclusive of all voices. Not all women bleed; and not all who bleed are women. But one thing remains certain… we are all BLOODY FABULOUS!.#menstrualmonday #menstrualhygiene #womenshealth #periodpoverty #menstrualequity #desaifoundation #happypride #pridemonth #pride ... See MoreSee Less

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Wednesday June 9th

We are so proud to announce our partnership with S.P. Hinduja Banque Privée to launch Heroes For Humanity, which will address both the short and long terms needs to recover from the COVID-19 crisis in India. This will allow us to provide 500 families with stable incomes, and impact thousands of more lives with our work. Read more here: https://indiatoday.in/pr-newswire/… #COVID19 #IndiaFightsCorona India Today Yahoo Finance MarketWatch Morningstar, Inc. ... See MoreSee Less

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We are very proud of this report put together by our very own Susan McLoughlin and published by @WIIS_Global! It is an outline of the issues around period poverty and highlights some steps we can all take to help those who bleed. Read full article here: https://www.wiisglobal.org/period-poverty-a-global-crisis/

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We are so proud to announce our partnership with @HindujaLtd to launch Heroes For Humanity, a COVID relief initiative with both short and long term impact in India.
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We're grateful to announce our India COVID Relief initiatives in partnership with the @DesaiFoundation - Heroes for Humanity.

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As India has given the gift of yoga to the world,

As India has given the gift of yoga to the world, we hope today can be a reminder of how privileged we are to be able to practice yoga by honoring its birthplace, knowing that millions in India are still suffering from the immense hardships caused by of the COVID crisis. The recovery period is going to be a long and difficult road. But with your help, we can still provide support for the following areas: 1. Preparing for the 3rd wave: making sure people have what they need in advance. 2. Recovery and Relief: continuing efforts such as our helpline, testing, food kits, job creation, etc.  3. The Livelihood of Women and Girls: this pandemic has set back the clock on women and girls, therefore we need to get our livelihood programs back up and running. Learn more and support India today: www.thedesaifoundation.org/COVID
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#internationaldayofyoga #yoga #covid19 #covidinindia #womenshealth #desaifoundation

We are proud to announce our partnership with S.P.

We are proud to announce our partnership with S.P. Hinduja Banque Privée to initiate Heroes for Humanity, a COVID Relief Fund designed to support our urgent efforts across rural communities in India. We are so grateful for this opportunity to impact the lives of thousands not only during this time of crisis, but also in the long-run - while keeping our priority on women and girls in mind. Scroll to see what our Heroes for Humanity partnership entails!  And learn more about our COVID relief initiatives at: www.thedesaifoundation.org/COVID .
#covidinindia #covid19 #india #desaifoundation #socialgood #fridaywins #hindujabank #hinduja #heroesforhumanity

Happy Pride Month! We hope this month can remind e

Happy Pride Month! We hope this month can remind everyone how important it is to broaden the conversation when it comes to menstruation and be inclusive of all voices. Not all women bleed; and not all who bleed are women. But one thing remains certain… we are all BLOODY FABULOUS! .
#menstrualmonday #menstrualhygiene #womenshealth #periodpoverty #menstrualequity #desaifoundation #happypride #pridemonth #pride

Desai Foundation President Megha Desai (@meghatron

Desai Foundation President Megha Desai (@meghatron5) discusses a critical facet of the COVID-19 crisis: period poverty. Seeing the situation up close in India has given Megha much insight on the ways we can all mobilize to combat period poverty not just in India, but for women all around the world. Megha highlights the urgent relief efforts being implemented by our various programs, including the Asani Sanitary Napkin program, which has distributed 1 million pads for women for vulnerable communities in rural India during this time of need. To learn more, find the full article following the link in our bio. #menstrualmonday #menstrualhygiene #womenshealth #india #periodpoverty #menstrualequity #desaifoundation #covid #covid19

As we are still in the midst of addressing the COV

As we are still in the midst of addressing the COVID crisis in India, we wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support during these trying times. We wanted to especially thank the following sponsors for their generosity. None of this would be possible without your support, and we hope you will continue to do so. You can visit www.thedesaifoundation.org/covid to learn more about how you can still help! .
#india #covid19 #covidinindia #fundraising #socialgood #publichealth #desaifoundation

It’s Menstrual Hygiene Day! Our Pledge Your Peri

It’s Menstrual Hygiene Day! Our Pledge Your Period campaign has finally led us to this point, and we want to thank everyone who has taken the pledge so far and shown just how BLOODY FABULOUS they are! With your help, we have been able to distribute 500K pads for FREE to 50K bleeders in rural India. But our work towards menstrual equity surely does not stop here, and we urge you to continue your efforts in combating period stigma and poverty. You can still join our efforts in taking the pledge, donating $25+ to get a Bloody Fabulous sticker, and buying a Bloody Fabulous sweater from @linguafrancanyc, $100 of which goes toward our Asani Sanitary Napkin program! Learn more at www.pledgeyourperiod.com . @blume @tharanatalie @umeedh.jewelry @moditoys @ranavat @deepica @mindykaling @therealsamjones @payal @djsuhel @zarnagarg @ninadavuluri #pledgeyourperiod #bloodyfabulous #menstrualhygieneday #desaifoundation #periodsarenormal #stopperiodshame #enperiodstigma #womensempowerment #menstrualhealth

In case you missed it, we kicked off our Pledge Yo

In case you missed it, we kicked off our Pledge Your Period campaign with a BLOODY FABULOUS panel of experts talking about menstrual equity on May 6th. @grace4ny @topekaksam @jenniferweisswolf @scohen13 @amisheth @tashorama and @meghatron5 all shared some amazing insights on what we can all do to end the cycle of period stigma and poverty once and for all. These are a couple more of our favorite soundbytes.   .
#pledgeyourperiod #bloodyfabulous #desaifoundation #periodsarenormal #stopperiodshame #enperiodstigma #womensempowerment #menstrualhealth

Menstrual Hygiene Day is this Friday, so this week

Menstrual Hygiene Day is this Friday, so this week is your last chance to pledge your period! All money raised from our Pledge Your Period campaign this month will go towards our goal of distributing 500K Asani Sanitary Napkins for FREE this month, benefiting 50K bleeders in rural India. Don’t forget that you can still take the pledge and show off what makes you #BloodyFabulous. Learn more about how you can participate and donate at www.pledgeyourperiod.com   . @blume @tharanatalie @malinisgirltribe @umeedh.jewelry @moditoys @browngirlmag @ranavat @deepica @tsakhuja_walia @mindykaling @thepadproject @therealsamjones @payal . #pledgeyourperiod #bloodyfabulous #desaifoundation #periodsarenormal #stopperiodshame #endperiodstigma #womensempowerment #menstrualhealth

Everyone should be able to pursue the hobbies they

Everyone should be able to pursue the hobbies they enjoy — and which help give them confidence — whether or not they bleed. But many bleeders start to feel self-conscious at the onset of menstruation due to the stigmas around bleeding. We encourage you to pledge your period in honor of any bleeders who have literally been forced out of the game due to menstruation — and in order to make sure no other bleeders are pushed to the sidelines because of this normal bodily function. .
@jillellis @thechaimommas @erinhinkle @rheakapoor @payalkadakia @nadyaokamoto @nancykramer @lillysingh @ninadulavari @ariafinger @SophiaBush
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#pledgeyourperiod #bloodyfabulous #desaifoundation #linguafranca #periodsarenormal #stopperiodshame #enperiodstigma #womensempowerment #menstrualhealth

In case you missed it, we kicked off our Pledge Yo

In case you missed it, we kicked off our Pledge Your Period campaign with a BLOODY FABULOUS panel of experts talking about menstrual equity on May 6th. @grace4ny @topekaksam @jenniferweisswolf @scohen13 @amisheth @tashorama and @meghatron5 all shared some amazing insights on what we can all do to end the cycle of period stigma and poverty once and for all. These are just a few of our favorite soundbytes. #pledgeyourperiod #bloodyfabulous #desaifoundation #periodsarenormal #stopperiodshame #enperiodstigma #womensempowerment #menstrualhealth

Show us that you are BLOODY FABULOUS by pledging y

Show us that you are BLOODY FABULOUS by pledging your period in a bloody fabulous sweater from Lingua Franca! $100 from every sweater sale goes toward supporting women & girls in rural India during the COVID-19 crisis. Follow the link in our bio to get yours now, or donate $35 to our Pledge Your Period campaign and be entered to win a free sweater! (Winner to be announced on May 28th - menstrual hygiene day!) .
@ariafsar @madameghandi @palakpatel @avanimodi @priavandapatel @ninadavuluri @shrurtiya @monicadogra @jillellis @missmalini @elizaorlins @poojadesai @linguafrancanyc @browngirlmag @tsakhuja_walia #pledgeyourperiod #bloodyfabulous #desaifoundation #linguafranca #periodsarenormal #stopperiodshame #enperiodstigma #womensempowerment #menstrualhealth

Periods aren’t just a women’s issue! Not all w

Periods aren’t just a women’s issue! Not all who bleed are women, and not all women bleed. Plus, we ALL need to be talking about menstruation in order to normalize it and end the cycle of period stigma and poverty once and for all.
This week, we encourage all the non-bleeders to pledge their periods and show off what makes them BLOODY FABULOUS! .
@jonbatiste @jaywa @siddkhoslamusic @bobbyfriction @djsuhel @nihalsinghlive @ahoynickstevens @joshpatel @kirklloyd @santhanak @theincrediblekid @nishithacharya @houseofwaris @blume
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#pledgeyourperiod #bloodyfabulous #desaifoundation #linguafranca #periodsarenormal #stopperiodshame #enperiodstigma #womensempowerment #menstrualhealth

As promised, here is our weekly update of our COVI

As promised, here is our weekly update of our COVID relief work from the field. Thank you to the @ohavistas @dhwstories @placercounty @nvemergencymgmt for their incredible donation of nearly half a million COVID rapid tests! Overall we are so grateful for all of the contributions made thus far, and hope you will continue to support this cause. To learn more, visit www.TheDesaiFoundation.org/covid.

23% of girls in India drop out of school when they

23% of girls in India drop out of school when they get their periods — and that’s during normal, non-pandemic times. COVID-19 has made it even harder for women and girls to get the menstrual health education and supplies they need for a healthy period, especially in the communities we serve in rural India. Pledge your period today and show us that you are BLOODY FABULOUS in order to end the cycle of period stigma and poverty which keeps many girls from getting the education they need in order to fulfill their potential. .
@anjalikumar @nitikachopra @palakpatel @poornagraphy_ @cindygallop @joyadass @sashagrey @sheetalsheth @meahpace @charlottedouglas @ericaberger @falu @nathaliemolinanino @samjones @soniapatel @ariannaafsar @madamegandhi
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#pledgeyourperiod #bloodyfabulous #desaifoundation #linguafranca #periodsarenormal #stopperiodshame #enperiodstigma #womensempowerment #menstrualhealth

Sadly, the pandemic has made it even harder for bl

Sadly, the pandemic has made it even harder for bleeders around the world to be able to afford or even access menstrual hygiene supplies. Studies show that 47% of women worldwide have said the pandemic has been harder to get menstrual supplies and 51% report having less money to buy them. We have been working hard since the start of COVID to distribute our Asani Sanitary Napkins for free in rural India, and all money raised from our Pledge Your Period campaign this month will go towards our goal of distributing 500k FREE pads this month! Pledge and donate now in order to help all who bleed have a healthy period - because periods don’t stop for pandemics! 🔗 for more info & to donate in bio. #pledgeyourperiod #bloodyfabulous #desaifoundation #linguafranca #periodsarenormal #stopperiodshame #enperiodstigma #womensempowerment #menstrualhealth #covidindia #covidindia

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. .
@anjalikumar @nitikachopra @palakpatel @poornagraphy_ @cindygallup @joyadass @sashagrey @sheetalsheth @meahpace @charlottedouglas @ericaberger @falumusic @nathaliemolinanino @samjones @soniapatel @ariafsar @madameghandi
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#pledgeyourperiod #bloodyfabulous #desaifoundation #linguafranca #periodsarenormal #stopperiodshame #enperiodstigma #womensempowerment #menstrualhealth

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. .
@meghatron5 @scohen13 @jenniferweisswolf @amisheth @tashorama @padproject @boxed @periodequity @grace4ny @topekaksam
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#pledgeyourperiod #bloodyfabulous #desaifoundation #linguafranca #periodsarenormal #stopperiodshame #enperiodstigma #womensempowerment #menstrualhealth

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. .
@meghatron5 @scohen13 @jenniferweisswolf @amisheth @tashorama @padproject @boxed @periodequity @grace4ny @topekaksam
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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! #pledgeyourperiod #bloodyfabulous #desaifoundation #linguafranca #periodsarenormal #stopperiodshame #enperiodstigma #womensempowerment #menstrualhealth #india #desaifoundation

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