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Pinkishe Foundation has partnered with Artemis Health Sciences Foundation to launch Project Her Comfort, a vital initiative addressing menstrual health challenges in underserved communities across Delhi NCR. The project, running from October 2024 to March 2025, aims to improve menstrual hygiene practices among women and girls in urban slums by providing education and essential menstrual kits. With a budget of Rs 1,195,020, the project will supply beneficiaries with kits that include sanitary pads, panties, sanitizers, and educational booklets, fostering open discussions and reducing stigma around menstruation. Shalini Kanwar Chand, President of Artemis Health Sciences Foundation, stated, "Our mission extends beyond healthcare to creating positive social change. Project Her Comfort is a step toward empowering women and enhancing menstrual health across Delhi NCR."
"Sanitary Pad Vending Machine Installed for Househelpers in Indirapuram Ghaziabad "NBTV News, Indirapuram: On the occasion of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, a sanitary pad vending machine was installed in the Shipra Srishti Society for Househelpers, with the support of the Pinkishe Foundation, on Wednesday. Now, Househelpers and female guards working in the society will not have to worry during those days. Personal hygiene will also be maintained. Dr. Smriti inaugurated the sanitary pad vending machine. Board member Rekha Agarwal explained that this is the first of its kind machine installed in the society, where pads can be obtained immediately in case of emergencies.
The 2 JK NCC BN Girls' Unit, Jammu Group, under the Directorate of JK NCC, initiated a new campaign to support menstrual hygiene for women and girls in slum areas from May 20, 2024. NCC cadets distributed free sanitary napkins in deprived villages and surrounding polluted areas while addressing a crucial need in marginalized communities. This initiative not only provided sanitary products but also included educational sessions on menstrual hygiene to dispel myths and promote health. Professor Nalini Pathania, Principal of Government College for Women, Udhampur, commended the dedication of AANO (Dr.) Kamal Deep Kaur and NCC cadets, emphasizing their positive impact through expression of gratitude, which was warmly received. Additionally, when asked about the program, a beneficiary expressed appreciation for the open discussion, acknowledging the generous support of Pinkishe Foundation, New Delhi, for organizing the college orientation session and distributing sanitary napkins.
NDTV featured the Pinkishe Foundation, a Delhi-based non-profit founded by the father-daughter duo Arun and Khyati Gupta, along with Shalini Gupta, with the mission to eradicate period poverty in India. The foundation's efforts are centered on improving menstrual health and hygiene for women and girls from economically weaker sections. Through initiatives like PadBank, which provides free sanitary products and menstrual education, Kagaz Ke Pad, a program that funds these initiatives by recycling newspapers, and Sakhi, a zero-cost menstrual literacy program for schools, Pinkishe has made significant strides. Additionally, the foundation runs Praveena, a project empowering rural women to create eco-friendly cloth pads. Over the past six years, Pinkishe has distributed over five million sanitary pads, reached more than 500,000 women, and educated over 200,000 girls. Their goal is to build a community of 100,000 Certified Menstrual Educators to further spread menstrual health awareness across India, impacting millions of adolescent girls annually.
At ITI Saket in Meerut, Rajrani Sharma, associated with the Pinkish Foundation, engaged with the girls on the topic of maintaining cleanliness and good health during menstruation. The initiative included setting up special machines that dispense sanitary pads to girls in need. These pads were distributed free of cost to alleviate any concerns the girls might have had about obtaining them. To access a pad, a girl could use a 5 rupee coin in the machine. In addition to the provision of pads, a meeting was organized for all the girls to discuss hygiene practices and proper nutrition during menstruation. Mrs. Rajrani led this informative session, covering essential facts about menstrual health and addressing common issues that girls might encounter during their periods. The project was made possible with the support of Mrs. Charu Gupta, who generously provided the necessary machines. Towards the conclusion of the initiative, the principal expressed gratitude and appreciation to everyone involved in making the project successful. This effort not only provided practical support but also fostered awareness and empowerment among the young girls at ITI Saket.
The Better India has highlighted the inspiring journey of Arun Gupta and his daughter Khyati, who founded the Pinkishe Foundation to address menstrual hygiene disparities in India. The story began when Khyati, at the age of 16, witnessed a young girl struggling with unhygienic menstrual practices due to financial constraints
Awareness about cleanliness and menstruation is an issue on which it is necessary for girls and women to talk. Only through awareness will they remain healthy. With the aim of raising awareness among them, an awareness program was organized by Pinkish Foundation at FC Senior Secondary School. The program was celebrated as World Menstrual Hygiene Day. Ramkumar Ravalvasiya, Banarasi Das Gupta, Suman Arya, Bishan Lal Agrawal, and Varun Garg were the chief guests at the awareness program. Principal Ruhi Gupta said that the aim of this program by the Pinkish Foundation is to educate girls. Along with this, they are also to provide sanitary pads at affordable prices. For this purpose, vending machines for sanitary pads have been installed by the foundation in FC College, FC School, Government School Dobi, Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Sushila Bhavan, Hisar area. It was explained to the girls how these machines work. In addition to this, a demonstration was also shown to them on how these machines work. They were shown how easily they can get sanitary pads by inserting a coin of 5 rupees into the machine and rotating a button 360 degrees. Mamta Singal said that there is still a need for awareness about sanitary pads. These pads are made only under health parameters. In the program, Karuna Agrawal, Preeti Pal Saraf, Suchita K Saraf, Usha Jain, Veena Sethi, Renu Bunka, M Suman Garg, Anuradha Godara, Nisha Goyal, A Shilpa Goyal, Nishi Bala, Anjana Ke Twinkle, Vandana, Seema Bansal, Chetna Be, and Babita were present.
Pinkishe Foundation conducted an awareness campaign focused on women's health and hygiene. Under the leadership of Aarti Garg, the foundation’s team distributed sanitary pads and educated women across various locations. The initiative emphasized not only the distribution of pads but also the importance of empowering women, especially in underprivileged areas, by teaching them how to make affordable and hygienic pads with limited resources.The campaign aimed to address and transform negative societal attitudes towards women and enhance awareness about menstrual hygiene. Additionally, the foundation provided legal advice to women in need. During the event, the Pinkishe Magazine was also launched by Police Captain Manisha Chaudhary, with a special presence from Rashmi Vats.
On International Women's Day, Cyber Hub in Gurgaon was bathed in pink to mark the launch of Project PadBank, a significant initiative aimed at providing free sanitary pads and promoting menstrual hygiene. The event was highlighted by a dynamic performance from popular anchor Maniesh Paul, who engaged with attendees through dance and spirited interactions. His participation not only added a celebratory touch but also amplified the message of the initiative. Project PadBank seeks to address menstrual health challenges by raising awareness and ensuring access to essential hygiene products, making strides towards menstrual equity and empowerment for women.