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Empowering women & children to elevate health, livelihood & menstrual equity in rural India.

06/19/2026

A collaborative step toward implementing the Honourable Supreme Court’s vision under Article 21 for menstrual health, dignity, and wellbeing.

The Desai Foundation Trust is honoured to collaborate with the Office of Tribal Area Sub-Development Plan (TASP), Chhota Udepur District, to support and reach over 10,000 adolescent girls through Menstrual Hygiene Management awareness, education, and access initiatives.

This initiative reflects a shared commitment toward creating informed, healthier, and more dignified futures for young girls through awareness, education, and community-led action.

Together, we continue working toward ensuring that menstrual health is recognised not just as a health issue, but as a matter of dignity, wellbeing, and equal opportunity.

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06/18/2026

Throwback to when the Desai Foundation community filled the halls of Gillette Stadium, dressed up, showing out, and coming together for something bigger than all of us.

We've hosted Lotus Festival in some truly special places over the years. But something about Gillette just hits different. The energy. The people. The mission that brought everyone into the same room.

And guess what? We're going back!

Lotus Festival 2026 | October 10 | Gillette Stadium
Tickets link - https://hubs.la/Q04lQ_GZ0

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06/17/2026

What if menstruation was celebrated instead of stigmatized? In Odisha, it is.

Raja Parba is a centuries-old festival honoring Bhudevi, the Earth Goddess, and for three days, women and girls rest, celebrate, and gather in community. In a state where period stigma still keeps girls out of school and away from public life, this festival is more than tradition. It's resistance.

This Raja Parba, our Sangini and Heroes took that spirit into the field, bringing menstrual health education, hygiene resources, and open conversations to girls and women who still face silence and shame around their periods every day.

When a festival tells a girl her body is sacred, we want to make sure she also has everything she needs to manage it with dignity, because cultural pride and access to care should go hand in hand.

06/16/2026

There's a moment every year when our Boston community comes together, and this one's going to be the most memorable yet.

We're bringing Lotus Festival 2026 to Gillette Stadium on October 10th, and we want you in the room!

A huge thank you to our incredible host committee members who are spreading the word and making this night possible, and to our amazing Boston community who shows up for us year after year. Your support means everything, and we would love to see you there.

An evening of connection, celebration, and impact, with open bar, a seated plated dinner, live auction, inspiring speakers, and entertainment that'll leave you talking for years.

Early bird tickets are live until July 1 - grab yours now!
🎟️ Secure your spot: https://hubs.la/Q04lwNdy0

06/12/2026

At just 18 years old, Divya from Bhopal had already learned what responsibility looked like. After leaving school following Class 8, she began helping her family navigate everyday challenges alongside her mother, who runs a vegetable cart, and her father, who works as a seasonal labour.

For a long time, Divya believed her path in life had already been decided. But sometimes, all it takes is one opportunity for someone to begin seeing themselves differently.

When Divya enrolled in the Solar Panel Training Program, a collaborative initiative by Desai Foundation Trust & PECSS Foundation, she stepped into a completely new world. Handling wires, circuits, and solar panels felt unfamiliar at first.

Day after day, she continued to learn, practice, and grow more confident in her abilities. What once felt intimidating gradually became a skill she could proudly call her own.

Today, Divya works as a Solar Technician with RNA Solarwave, earning ₹8,000 per month and contributing meaningfully to her family’s future.
Her story reflects what becomes possible when young women are equipped with skills, encouragement, and the chance to shape their own futures with dignity and independence.

06/11/2026

Proud to share that The Desai Foundation Trust has once again been recognized as a Great Place To Work Certified organization for 2026–27, making this our third consecutive certification and a true hat-trick moment for our team!

This recognition is especially meaningful because it is built on the experiences and feedback of our team, reflecting a culture rooted in trust, collaboration, respect, and purpose.

At The Desai Foundation Trust, we believe that meaningful impact begins with people. From supporting communities across India to building a workplace where individuals feel valued and empowered, this achievement belongs to every team member who contributes with passion and purpose every day.

06/10/2026

3 Days. Countless Smiles. Endless Memories!

The Desai Foundation Trust Summer Camp 2026 successfully concluded after three exciting days filled with learning, creativity, confidence-building, and fun!

From dance, sports, and art activities to self-defense sessions, cleanliness awareness, games, and teamwork, children enthusiastically participated, explored new skills, and created unforgettable memories together.

More than just a summer camp, it became a space where children could express themselves freely, build confidence, make new friends, and learn through joy and creativity.

Here’s to empowering young minds!

06/01/2026

As we close out May and another powerful chapter of 2026, we’re reflecting on the conversations, community, and collective action that made this campaign so impactful.
This year, hundreds of powerful voices spread awareness and helped end the stigma of menstruation.
From doctors and founders to fathers, students, friends, and advocates, people around the world took the pledge to break stigma, challenge myths, and help create a future where menstruation is understood, supported, and never a source of shame.
Together in May we:
🩷 Received 567+ pledges
🩷 Reached more than 1.82 million people across platforms
🩷 Sparked important conversations around menstrual equity and reproductive health
🩷 Welcomed new supporters into our growing community
🩷 Continued building momentum toward a world free from period stigma
We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who pledged, shared, posted, started a conversation, or simply listened and learned. Every action helps normalize menstrual health and move us closer to a future rooted in equity, dignity, and access for all.

05/30/2026

Breaking the silence, one community at a time.
Colby Siegel, Director of the Desai Foundation, reminds us that menstrual health education goes far beyond products, it's about knowledge, normalization, and self-advocacy.
Through our Asani Sanitary Napkin Program, women and girls in rural communities across India are gaining access to menstrual health education, safe products, and the confidence to speak openly about their health.

Many women are not only participating in awareness initiatives, but are also stepping forward to produce sanitary pads themselves, helping make menstrual products more accessible within their own communities.
Because every woman deserves to feel informed, supported, and heard.
Take the pledge. Spread the word. And end the stigma of menstruation today.

05/29/2026

Two organisations. One mission. Zero tolerance for period stigma.
Desai Foundation and Aunt Flow are proud to launch a call to action for anyone who believes that menstruation should never be a source of shame, silence, or discrimination.
Period stigma shows up everywhere. In the bathrooms without disposal bins. In the ads that use blue liquid.
Swipe through our carousel to see 7 things we've normalised for too long, and join us in pledging to change it.
Take your pledge now! Don't forget to tag desai foundation and use

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