THE PROBLEM
In many underserved communities in India, menstrual health is often overlooked due to cultural taboos, lack of awareness, and inadequate resources. This lack of access to sanitary products forces girls and women to use unsafe alternatives, leading to severe health risks and school absenteeism. The women in these communities often lack both the materials and the education to manage their menstrual health safely and with dignity.
THE SOLUTION 
Pic : Shows the sanitary pads that will be given.
My friends and I from Canadian International School, Bengaluru aim to solve this problem by providing women with monthly sanitary pads, ensuring they have the resources to manage their menstrual health. Additionally, we will organize educational workshops to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene, health risks, and the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding menstruation.
We have identified 60 girls/ women in Bellahali in Bengaluru. We would give 20 pads to these girls/ women every month. This is being done in partnership with the NGO Ummeed Hope Foundation.
IT COSTS INR 1000 TO IMPACT A GIRL/ WOMAN FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR.
THE INR 1000 COST INCLUDES:-
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.
All funding has 80G tax benefits.
GLIMPSES OF THE BENEFICIARIES
ABOUT ME
My name is Simran Mehra. I am 16-years-old and a Grade 11 student at Canadian International School, Bengaluru.
For women and girls in homes that we come from, sanitary pads are the norm and not a luxury.
For girls and women from poor homes, it is a luxury. To manage their menstrual needs they unfortunately are forced to resort to practices that are unhygienic and lead to health issues. The solution is to give them sanitary pads every month. It impacts their health, education, and income ( no missing school or work) and gives them immense confidence.
We have identified 60 women in Bellahali. We would give them 20 sanitary pads each month (INR 85). The cost to impact one woman/ girl is just INR 1000 for an entire year. This includes the distribution and training costs.
I request all of you to support my campaign. Let's come together and do our bit.
BENEFICIARY LOCATION
TAX BENEFITS
Funding for this campaign is eligible for tax breaks as UMMEED HOPE 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 UMMEED HOPE 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.
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