This is a sample description for Women Empowerment. For the purpose of testing I will use the word Women EmpowermentWomen EmpowermentWomen Empowerment.

Women Empowerment

This is a sample description for Healthcare. For the purpose of testing I will use the word HealthcareHealthcareHealthcare.

Healthcare

Ms Rama

‘Period Poverty’About 336 million girls/women experience menstruation in India, out of which approximately 121 million use disposable sanitary napkins. In India, only 36% of women/girls have access to safe menstrual hygiene products. The rest of these women (64%) are at risk of developing serious health problems as a result of using several homegrown alternatives, such as hay, dried leaves, old rugs, ashes and used clothes during their periods. <a href="https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/menstrual-hygiene-day-facts-26-percent-use-sanitary-pads-periods-34309/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Report attached here</a>.The first challenge is that more than 64% of women and girls in India do not have access to safe menstrual hygiene products to manage menstruation, these women /girls are suffering from poor menstrual hygiene practices because they cannot afford the cost of menstrual products due to economic reasons. This particular condition is defined as ‘Period Poverty’ 
 About the programWhat the beneficiary gets:<ul><li>Counseling about the use of menstrual cup</li><li>Menstrual Cup</li></ul>An hygienic life around the time of menstruation means less diseases and health concerns for students of all ages, women farmers, daily laborers and housewives in these rural pockets of the country.  
 From ‘Kapda’ to ‘Cup’ The Change Agents Movement, Lal Sakhi’s plan of action to bring about a qualitative shift in the lives of women in corners of rural/tribal India; through aiding in enhancing menstrual hygiene. Though discussions have been long going on the issue, there still is a lot of ground to cover to bring parity in the lives of these women vis-a-vis menstrual hygiene.Through this movement, our change agents (community influencers) who become resource persons that share their experience of using hygienic menstrual products with other rural women and motivate and train them to use the same. The Agents provide free counseling and menstrual cups to women who can not afford it. In Kharpa, Bhopal we have helped create a hygiene culture where more than 90% Rural women are using sustainable and environment-friendly menstrual cups made of medical grade silicon. This framework is self-sustaining as the people who are internal to these societies are initiating the change and therefore this requires just firing up the momentum. A menstrual cup is a type of reusable feminine hygiene product. It’s a small, flexible funnel-shaped cup made of medical grade rubber or silicone that one uses during menstruation. Cups can hold more blood than other methods, leading many women to use them as an eco-friendly alternative to tampons; thus becoming a far better economical and environment friendly option overall; and would be well suited to rural life where income flows are more agri-dependent.To help reach our goal of better menstruation hygiene, we wish to increase the adoption of menstrual cups amongst women in the rural parts of the country.

to support this fundraiser

Hi {{recipient.name}},I have decided to fundraise for a cause that I passionately feel about. I need your support to help me reach my target. Please contribute whatever you can and be a part of this change. {{campaign.permalink}}Contributing through GiveIndia is easy, safe and you can rest assured that the amount will reach the beneficiary NGO directly.

Help me support a cause close to my heart

Project- DHARTI ( Degradable Hygiene Management and Recycling Training Initiative )

ImpactMission End Period Poverty: From ‘Kapda’ to ‘Cup’The Change Agents Movement, Lal Sakhi’s plan of action to bring about a qualitative shift in the lives of women in corners of rural/tribal India; through aiding in enhancing menstrual hygiene. Though discussions have been long going on the issue, there still is a lot of ground to cover to bring parity in the lives of these women vis-a-vis menstrual hygiene.Through this movement, our Change Agents (community influencers) who become resource persons that share their experience of using hygienic menstrual products with other rural women and motivate and train them to use the same. The Agents provide free counseling and menstrual cups to women who can not afford it. In Kharpa, Bhopal we have helped create a hygiene culture where more than 90% Rural women are using sustainable and environment-friendly menstrual cups made of medical grade silicon. This framework is self-sustaining as the people who are internal to these societies are initiating the change and therefore this requires just firing up the momentum.A menstrual cup is a type of reusable feminine hygiene product. It’s a small, flexible funnel-shaped cup made of medical grade rubber or silicone that one uses during menstruation. Cups can hold more blood than other methods, leading many women to use them as an eco-friendly alternative to tampons; thus becoming a far better economical and environment friendly option overall; and would be well suited to rural life where income flows are more agri-dependent.To help reach our goal of better menstruation hygiene, we wish to increase the adoption of menstrual cups amongst women in the rural parts of the country.About the programWhat the beneficiary gets:<ul><li>Counseling about the use of menstrual cup</li><li>Menstrual Cup</li></ul>An hygienic life around the time of menstruation means less diseases and health concerns for students of all ages, women farmers, daily laborers and housewives in these rural pockets of the country. What you get:<ul><li>Tax benefits</li><li>Periodic reports about the progress being made</li><li>A chance to help create a meaningful impact in lives in the remotest corners of the country</li></ul>There are over 355 million menstruating women and girls in India, but millions of women across the country still face significant barriers to a comfortable and dignified experience with menstrual health. Almost 88% of women and girls in India use homemade alternatives, such as old cloth, rags, hay, sand, or ash which may have health repercussions. These homemade alternatives are used owing to lack of access to menstrual products, socioeconomic conditions, and lack of awareness. We aim to be one of the drivers to change this, we have distributed more than 1000 menstrual cups for free with proper counseling. We hope to get people around the world who identify with our cause and take a step to be a part of this movement.About the NGOLal Sakhi- The Women’s Voice is a NGO registered in India. The key focus areas are women reproductive healthcare, sanitation and hygiene, education, children, livelihood and environmental sustainability.We are driving towards Sustainable Development Goals 2030 of the United Nations by focusing on SDG 3, 6 and 12 i.e.; Good health and well-being, Clean water and Sanitation, Responsible Consumption and Production respectively.

Donations through Give Foundation, registered under section 80G of India's Income Tax Act, 1961 are tax-deductible.

Ms Preeti Jangra

Lal Sakhi-The Women's Voice Foundation

This nonprofit is registered as a charitable trust under section 12A of India's Income Tax Act, 1961.

This nonprofit is registered under section 80G of India's Income Tax Act, 1961. This means you can deduct 50% of the donation you made through your tax return.

Create change with NGOs on Give.do! Explore 3,000+ NGOs dedicated to causes like human rights, animal welfare and healthcare. Your contribution matters!

Disclaimer