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Get a BLOODY FABULOUS sweater from Lingua Franca

$100 from every sweater purchase supports our Asani Sanitary Napkin Program which creates awareness, production and access for menstrual health. Together, we can shift the stigma around menstruation so that a period never holds back anyone from school, work, or a life well-lived. Buy Now

Get a BLOODY FABULOUS sweater from Lingua Franca

Get a BLOODY FABULOUS sweater from Lingua Franca

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Host a Cocktails + Chaat Party

All you need are 20 of your friends, drinks, and some chaat! We’ll provide the Desai Foundation materials!
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We are always looking for volunteers to contribute their time, ideas and energy to our causes. If you are interested, please email info@thedesaifoundation.org
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Our internship program provides opportunities for students and recent graduates to enhance their abilities while receiving the satisfaction of contributing to a greater cause. We encourage talented and motivated students and recent graduates to submit their cover letter and resume to info@thedesaifoundation.org or
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Bedford, MA 01730

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Desai Foundation

Wednesday December 8th

Are you looking for the perfect gift for your loved ones? Here are some ideas from some of our favorite brands! 1. A TaariMaa collection necklace from Umeedh Jewelry2. Modi Toy’s newest edition: Saraswati Devi!3. Spirit Warrior: Sun, Moon, and Stars Tank*4. Limited Edition Mudita collection tees and sweatshirts from Holi Chic by Megha Rao*5. Brighten and repair with Inde Wild’s 15% Vitamin C serum! 6. Send a loved one a delicious traditional meal kit from Desi Galli Pantry - use code DF15 to save 15% on your purchase at www.DGpantry.com!7. Esther Perel’s Where Should We Begin - the perfect holiday game to encourage storytelling and connection. *Indicates a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Desai Foundation!.#giftguide #holiday #holidaygifts #giving #india #philanthropy ... See MoreSee Less

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Desai Foundation

Monday December 6th

Period stigma is one of the motivating factors for why our foundation continues to promote menstrual education and provide safe and healthy menstrual products for menstruators in India!To learn more about our menstrual hygiene management work and how to get involved, visit www.asaninapkins.org.#menstrualmondays #menstrualhealth #womenshealth #health #periodequality #period #menstrualeducation ... See MoreSee Less

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Desai Foundation

Friday December 3rd

With so much misinformation and lack of awareness surrounding hygiene habits about COVID in rural India, we knew how important it was to share the proper information needed to keep these communities safe. With over 640K now informed thanks to the efforts of the members of our Heroes for Humanity program, these communities are one step closer to the long road to recovery!Thank you to S.P. Hinduja Banque Privée for supporting this program!  @sphindujabanqueprivee . #fridaywins #india #socialgood #covid19 #health #womenshealth ... See MoreSee Less

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Desai Foundation

Tuesday November 30th

TODAY! Celebrate the joy of giving and be a part of the road to recovery for millions of women in rural India who have lost so much during the pandemic; their support system, an income, independence, and empowerment. Your support will go directly to our critical Livelihood programs that offer women the opportunity to recover and rebuild their lives after the COVID crisis. Visit bit.ly/DFGivingTuesday21 or the LINK IN BIO to donate to and share our cause! .#givingtuesday #givingtuesday2021 #socialgood #philanthropy #womensempowerment #india #covid19 ... See MoreSee Less

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Desai Foundation

Monday November 29th

You can help support MILLIONS of women by donating to the Desai Foundation tomorrow in honor of Giving Tuesday! Our critical programming helps women regain what they’ve lost during the pandemic; a support system, an income, independence, and empowerment.  Visit bit.ly/DFGivingTuesday21 or the LINK IN BIO to donate to and share our cause! .#givingtuesday #givingtuesday2021 #socialgood #philanthropy #womensempowerment #india #covid19 ... See MoreSee Less

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Are you looking for the perfect gift for your love

Are you looking for the perfect gift for your loved ones? Here are some ideas from some of our favorite brands, PART 1: 1. A TaariMaa collection necklace from Umeedh Jewelry
2. Modi Toy’s newest edition: Saraswati Devi!
3. Spirit Warrior: Sun, Moon, and Stars Tank*
4. Limited Edition Mudita collection tees and sweatshirts from Holi Chic by Megha Rao*
5. Brighten and repair with Inde Wild’s 15% Vitamin C serum!
6. Send a loved one a delicious traditional meal kit from Desi Galli Pantry - use code DF15 to save 15% on your purchase at www.DGpantry.com!
7. Esther Perel’s Where Should We Begin - the perfect holiday game to encourage storytelling and connection. 
*Indicates a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Desai Foundation! .
#giftguide #holiday #holidaygifts #giving #india #philanthropy

Period stigma is one of the motivating factors for

Period stigma is one of the motivating factors for why our foundation continues to promote menstrual education and provide safe and healthy menstrual products for menstruators in India! To learn more about our menstrual hygiene management work and how to get involved, visit www.asaninapkins.org .
#menstrualmondays #menstrualhealth #womenshealth #health #periodequality #period #menstrualeducation

With so much misinformation and lack of awareness

With so much misinformation and lack of awareness surrounding hygiene habits about COVID in rural India, we knew how important it was to share the proper information needed to keep these communities safe. With over 640K now informed thanks to the efforts of the members of our Heroes for Humanity program, these communities are one step closer to the long road to recovery! Thank you to S.P. Hinduja Banque Privée for supporting this program!  @sphindujabanqueprivee . #fridaywins #india #socialgood #covid19 #health #womenshealth

TODAY! Celebrate the joy of giving and be a part o

TODAY! Celebrate the joy of giving and be a part of the road to recovery for millions of women in rural India who have lost so much during the pandemic; their support system, an income, independence, and empowerment. Your support will go directly to our critical Livelihood programs that offer women the opportunity to recover and rebuild their lives after the COVID crisis. Visit bit.ly/DFGivingTuesday21 or the LINK IN BIO to donate to and share our cause! .
#givingtuesday #givingtuesday2021 #socialgood #philanthropy #womensempowerment #india #covid19

You can help support MILLIONS of women by donating

You can help support MILLIONS of women by donating to the Desai Foundation tomorrow in honor of Giving Tuesday! Our critical programming helps women regain what they’ve lost during the pandemic; a support system, an income, independence, and empowerment.
 Visit bit.ly/DFGivingTuesday21 or the LINK IN BIO to donate to and share our cause! .
#givingtuesday #givingtuesday2021 #socialgood #philanthropy #womensempowerment #india #covid19

Have you chosen an organization to support for thi

Have you chosen an organization to support for this upcoming Giving Tuesday? Donate to the Desai Foundation! Your generosity towards our critical livelihood programs will help so many women like Sheetal #RecoverRebuild after the COVID crisis. You can support by starting a fundraiser, or by donating to and sharing our cause. Visit bit.ly/DFGivingTuesday21 or follow the link in bio 🔗 .
#givingtuesday #givingtuesday2021 #socialgood #philanthropy #womensempowerment #india #covid19

In honor of Giving Tuesday on November 30, help th

In honor of Giving Tuesday on November 30, help the women like Anitka and children in India #RecoverRebuild after the COVID crisis by supporting our livelihood programs. You can support by starting a fundraiser, or by donating to and sharing our cause. Visit bit.ly/DFGivingTuesday21 or follow the link in bio 🔗 Questions? Contact sara@thedesaifoundation.org! .
#givingtuesday #givingtuesday2021 #recoverrebuild #womensempowerment #livelihood #india

At the Desai Foundation, we are committed to inves

At the Desai Foundation, we are committed to investing in the lives of children and empowering all areas of their life, whether it be health, education, and livelihood. On this special day, we urge you to get involved and do the same - whether it be for children in your local community or on a global level.
You can learn more about our mission and how you can get involved with our kids programs at www.thedesaifoundation.org/our-works
.
#worldchildrensday #health #education #livelihood #india

Since the start of the pandemic, the Desai Foundat

Since the start of the pandemic, the Desai Foundation has provided over 50K medical supplies to support hospitals & COVID isolation centers with oxygen concentrators, PPE Kits, BiPaps, ventilators, thermometers, oximeters, sanitizer, and more in rural India during the past fiscal year. We are so proud of this milestone and thank all of our contributors for bringing our mission to life. You can learn more about our COVID relief efforts and how you can get involved at www.thedesaifoundation.org/covid . #fridaywins #covid19 #covidrelief #india #socialgood #health #fundraising

In honor of Giving Tuesday on November 30th, we ar

In honor of Giving Tuesday on November 30th, we are highlighting how crucial our livelihood programs are in helping women recover and rebuild what they lost during the pandemic; a support system, an income, independence, and empowerment. Our programs actively engage women into the workforce, so they can independently provide for themselves and their families, cultivating self worth, confidence and dignity. Have you chosen an organization to support this Giving Tuesday? Help the women and children of India #RecoverRebuild after the COVID crisis by supporting our livelihood programs. You can support by starting a fundraiser, or by donating to and sharing our cause. Visit bit.ly/DFGivingTuesday21 or follow the link in bio 🔗 Questions? Contact sara@thedesaifoundation.org! .
#givingtuesday #givingtuesday2021 #recoverrebuild #womensempowerment #livelihood #india

What a magical night at the Peabody Essex Museum c

What a magical night at the Peabody Essex Museum celebrating the women and girls we serve in India! After hearing inspirational words from @suketumehta and @karamhinduja, having a live auction hosted by the incredible @ckswett, and listening to the beautiful music of @soniarao, the evening couldn’t be more special for us. Despite this year having the smallest Lotus Festival hosted (due to COVID restrictions), the funds raised on this evening went above and beyond thanks to your enthusiastic support! For the full album of the event, follow us on Facebook (link in bio!) .
#lotus #lotusfestival #dflotusfestival #gala #events #philanthropy #india

Period poverty has remained a major source of disc

Period poverty has remained a major source of discourse when discussing menstrual product equity. Our Asani Sanitary Napkin program aims to combat menstrual product inequity by training women to produce and distribute high-quality, low-cost sanitary pads for their communities, empowering them to take control of their health and livelihoods. If you want to learn more about this program and how you can get involved, visit www.asaninapkins.org .
#menstrualmondays #menstrualhealth #womenshealth #health #periodequity

Since the beginning, our aim has been not only to

Since the beginning, our aim has been not only to distribute cotton face masks in villages for free but to also create a source of income for women in rural India. We are so proud to say that over 1 million masks have been freely distributed since initiating this program! You can learn more about our COVID relief efforts and how you can get involved at www.thedesaifoundation.org/covid . #fridaywins #covid19 #covidrelief #india #socialgood #health #fundraising

Seven years may not seem like a lot, but it means

Seven years may not seem like a lot, but it means that a menstruating person typically has around 400 to 500 periods in their entire lifetime! A person should never feel ashamed or disgraced for such a natural phenomenon occurring in their bodies. Let’s break this cycle. How are you combatting period stigma? Share away in the comments below! .
#menstrualmondays #menstrualhealth #womenshealth #health #periodequity

Since the launch of our COVID relief initiative He

Since the launch of our COVID relief initiative Heroes for Humanity, over 158,000 supplies and materials have been distributed to rural communities in India! These include food ration kits, hygiene kits, cotton masks, medical supplies, and more. Thanks to S.P. Hinduja Banque Privée for making these ongoing essential relief efforts possible. You can learn more about this program and how you can get involved at www.thedesaifoundation.org/covid . #fridaywins #covid19 #covidrelief #india #socialgood #health #fundraising

We are so excited to announce that Sonia Rao will

We are so excited to announce that Sonia Rao will be joining us at our Lotus Festival event on November 14th! Named Buzzfeed’s Asian American Artist to Watch, Sonia Rao has used her music to uplift and soothe, and also as a means to work towards social justice. She’s been featured everywhere from the TED stage to NBC’s The Voice to Forbes, and her original songs have been featured on more than 35 television shows. Sonia plays violin, piano, flute,
guitar, and ukulele, and lives in
New York. Learn more about the Lotus Festival and register at www.lotus2021.givesmart.com
. #lotusfestival #gala #events #india #fundraising #entertainment

Thank you for joining us this year at Diwali on th

Thank you for joining us this year at Diwali on the Hudson! It was so great to reconnect after so long and celebrate all that we have accomplished. Your support will go a long way to impact so many lives in rural India. Check out this highlight reel showcasing the festivities of the evening! REMINDER: If you were unable to attend, you have until October 31st to enter our raffle for a chance to win some amazing prizes, including TWO premium economy nonstop tickets from NYC to New Delhi by @AmericanAir, and a Beauty & Wellness package from @ModoYogaNYC, @Ranavat & @Gorjana! Visit www.diwalihudson21.givesmart.com for more info. . #fridaywins #diwalionthehudson #doth #diwali #festivaloflights #events #india #fundraiser

[The FULL photo album can be found via link in bio

[The FULL photo album can be found via link in bio]  Thank you so much for attending Diwali on the Hudson and celebrating with us! We are so glad to have finally been able to re-connect with everyone after so long. Your support will go a long way in elevating the lives of the women and children we serve in rural India. Thank you! Couldn’t make it? You can still support our mission by donating! You can also enter the raffle for some amazing prizes by texting ‘DIWALIHUDSON21’ to 76278. The festivities don’t end here! Be sure to check out the amazing line-up of shorts, documentaries, and feature films coming to you at the NYC South Asian Film Festival, from October 22-24! 📸: @jadoreandyphoto .
#diwali #diwali2021 #doth2021 #diwalionthehudson

TONIGHT! A couple reminders:  ➡️ Be sure t

TONIGHT! A couple reminders:  ➡️ Be sure to have your vaccination proof ready at the door.
➡️ If you can't attend, you can still enter the raffle: Text ‘DIWALIHUDSON21’ to 76278
➡️ You can file your credit card in advance to save time at check-in! Visit diwalihudson21.givesmart.com for instructions. 
Doors open at 7pm. We can’t wait to see you there! .
#diwali #diwali2021 #doth2021 #diwalionthehudson

THIS WEEK! It’s not too late to save your spot:

THIS WEEK! It’s not too late to save your spot: diwalihudson21.givesmart.com or follow the link in bio! Join us for NYC’s premier Diwali event happening this Wednesday to celebrate the Festival of Lights and support our communities in rural India. You will get to enjoy:
➡️ Entertainment from @falumusic, @resistancerevivalchorus, @ashnimusic, and @ccspaulding ➡️ Open bar and delicious Indian street food ➡️ An exciting raffle with TWO grand prizes And so much more!   .
#diwali #diwali2021 #diwalionthehudson #nyc #festivaloflights

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