THE PROBLEM :
Millions of girls and women from low-income families in rural areas across India do not have access to sanitary pads. This is driven by a “lack of financial resources” and a “lack of awareness of proper menstrual hygiene practices”. The cost of buying a sanitary pad every month is too much for them, even if they are aware of the need for the same.
So how do we resolve this issue?
THE STORY OF KANIMOZHI:
“This campaign aims to impact many girls like Kanimozhi”
Reusable sanitary pads would bring a positive change, improving their health, preventing infections, and ensuring uninterrupted work and school days. With education on menstrual hygiene, they would gain awareness and overcome worries, fostering self-assurance and confidence to pursue goals for girls and women.
THE SOLUTION:
Pic: Shows the 5 sanitary pads that will be given.
This initiative is done in partnership with the NGO - Go Girl Foundation and also with the Mumbai-based NGO - People for Good Hope Foundation. They will provide “Reusable sanitary pads” to these underprivileged women and girls. Each kit is unique as it contains 5 reusable sanitary pads - 2 for heavy flow and 3 for normal flow. The pads will last easily for 18 months, are environment-friendly, easy to store, and most importantly cost-effective.
THE INR 500 COST INCLUDES:-
The Production cost.
Shipping charges.
Cost of distribution.
Training of beneficiaries.
Training and monitoring play a very significant part in the overall cost. The training will be done on the importance of menstrual hygiene and the usage of pads. It is done by women who speak their local language. The sessions are usually for an hour and will also have a Q & A session.
These reusable pads will last for 18 months.
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Access to affordable reusable sanitary pads is crucial for promoting good health and well-being for all. Providing adequate menstrual hygiene solutions can help boost girls' school attendance, thereby promoting education and reducing gender disparity. This can help them contribute to their family income, leading to poverty alleviation.
WHY SHOULD WE USE REUSABLE PADS?
EACH PACK OF 5 COSTS INR 500 INCLUDING DISTRIBUTION COSTS, PRODUCTION COSTS, TRAINING, AND MONITORING COSTS.
All funding has 80G tax benefits. These will be given by GO GIRL FOUNDATION.
COMPARISON:
PREVIOUS DISTRIBUTION DRIVES:
PIC: Students from Govt. Higher Secondary Schools, in Gokalgarh, Rewari district, and Mastapur districts in Haryana received the menstrual hygiene kits from their teachers and the NGO Coordinator. They were super excited about the training they had and the menstrual hygiene kits they received.
ABOUT ME:
My name is Hrithvi Agarwal . I am 14 -years old and a Grade 9 student at the Chirec Intl School (CBSE), Hyderabad.
I am one who believes in helping those underprivileged and vulnerable. It brings me immense joy to uplift them. I think of it as an honour to be able to benefit others and make a difference in another’s life and to bring them comfort.
We think of it normally for females to have the basic facility of a sanitary pad and do not consider it a luxury. But it not the case for women and girls who come from families in poverty or with low income, it is considered a luxury to be able to have them. Unfortunately, these females are not provided with these menstrual needs and have to habituate with unhygienic practices which lead to health issues. That is that with the problem, the solution being providing them with a menstrual hygiene kit. These kits are last long , are sufficient, comfortable and cost effective. These kits enhance their confidence, help manage work and education and maintain income.
The Hygiene kit that is being given is unique as it is reusable. It has 5 pads - 3 for medium flow and 2 for heavy flow. It lasts for 18-months and reduces the amount of waste created (as otherwise pads are dumped every month). As they last for so long they are also cost effective. Disposable/Normal sanitary pads have to be bought repeatedly, cost INR 50-100 per month, and are very damaging to the environment as they create huge waste.
The cost of this hygiene kit (including distribution, training the women/girls, etc) is just INR 500 per pack of 5. The cost of distribution and training them is very high as it's done in small batches.
I request all of you to support my campaign qnd support it . Let's come together qnd help bring a change.
BENEFICIARY LOCATIONS IN TELANGANA:
ABOUT THE NGO AND EXECUTION PARTNER:
The Go Girl Foundation is a New Delhi based NGO. Encouraging women and girls to lead a life with confidence and dignity to be able to participate in economic and social activities through menstrual awareness and innovations. Their objective is to make people aware of menstrual health and hygiene in economically backward societies. Not only do we empower women by educating them on menstruation but also provide an economical menstrual hygiene solution through crowdfunding and other partnerships.
TAX BENEFITS:
Funding for this campaign is eligible for tax breaks as GO GIRL FOUNDATION is a registered NGO and you can avail of benefits under section 80G of the IT Act. Foreign funding is NOT accepted.
FAQs
Will we get to know the details of who benefitted?
Yes. After the money has been collected it will be transferred by Fueladream to Go Girl Foundation. We will update you on the details of the beneficiaries as soon as possible. Once we get this information we shall upload a report on the UPDATES section of this campaign. You will then get an alert and can read details about the beneficiaries.
When do I get the receipts?
The receipts will start getting processed about 4 to 6 weeks AFTER the campaign is closed and will be sent to you directly.
How can we fund this campaign with a Cheque?
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BRANCH: Koramangala( Main Branch). City: Bengaluru - 560095.
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Please draw a cheque in favour of "Fueladream Online Ventures Pvt Ltd", and deposit the cheque into the Fueladream Online Ventures Pvt Ltd HDFC Bank account (any branch across INDIA). After you deposit the cheque, please send an email to prasad@fueladream.com AND getintouch@fueladream.com with the following funder information.
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After the funds are received and the above details are verified, the fund amount will be transferred to the respective campaign. This can take from 1-3 working days.
How does crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding in India is a relatively new concept and is growing very quickly.
It’s a concept that allows a large number of funders (like you) to fund an idea or a cause or event by giving small amounts of money online. Fueladream.com is a crowdfunding platform in India that allows for such pooling of funds. You can fund innovations and ideas on FuelADream and be the first to get these products or make them come true. You can also do a good turn by funding charities and causes through crowdfunding.
