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 Nikita Gaur. I am a 16-year-old Grade 11 student at Chirec International School (CBSE), Hyderabad.
I am deeply passionate about helping those who are less privileged. Bringing a positive change in someone’s life and seeing their smile is truly fulfilling for me. Making a difference, no matter how small, brings me immense joy.
For women and girls in families like ours, sanitary pads are a basic necessity. However, for many women and girls from low-income households, they are a luxury. To manage their menstrual needs, they are often forced to use unhygienic alternatives such as sand and ash, leading to health complications. The solution lies in providing them with a sustainable, cost-effective, and reusable menstrual hygiene kit. These kits can have a profound impact on their health, education, and livelihood by reducing missed school days or work and boosting their confidence.
The hygiene kit being distributed is unique because it is reusable. Each kit contains 5 pads—3 for medium flow and 2 for heavy flow—that last for 18 months. This helps significantly reduce the waste generated compared to disposable pads, which are discarded every month. Additionally, these reusable kits are highly cost-effective. While disposable pads cost INR 50–100 per month and must be purchased repeatedly, these kits offer a long-term solution that is both economical and environmentally friendly.
The cost of one hygiene kit, which includes distribution, training for the women and girls, and other expenses, is just INR 500 per pack of 5. However, the distribution and training processes are resource-intensive, as they are conducted in small batches.
I invite you to join and support my campaign. Together, let’s ensure better health, confidence, and opportunities for women and girls in need, while also reducing our environmental impact. Every contribution makes a difference!
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?
Fueladream Online Ventures Pvt Ltd account details are as below:
BANK NAME: HDFC Bank Limited.
BRANCH: Koramangala( Main Branch). City: Bengaluru - 560095.
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 50200013106778
IFSC CODE: HDFC0000053
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.
1) Name of Funder:
2) Full address with Pin code:
3) Telephone/Mobile no and Email ID:
4) PAN of funder:
5) Cheque number:
6) Amount funded:
7) Whose campaign are you funding. (Name of the person OR campaign number/ID):
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.
