Millions of girls and women miss up to 50-60 days of school or work every year because they cannot afford menstrual hygiene products. When adolescent girls have access to sanitary napkins, they can participate in school, engage socially and carry out daily activities with dignity. Through our Menstrual Health Program, we work together with local schools, communities, and NGOs to distribute sanitary napkins and conduct menstrual hygiene awareness seminars.
Read MoreAround 70% of the population still lives in rural communities of India where access to hospitals, clinics or other reliable medical infrastructures is very limited. India has 48 doctors per 100,000 persons which is less than one doctor for every 1000 population.
Underprivileged individuals living in rural communities and urban slums suffer from adverse health conditions due to inequalities in access to healthcare.
Millions of children who live in poverty do not get healthy food to support normal growth and development. They suffer from physical and mental impairments due to poor nutrition. Children can have harmful and irreversible effects in the long run if they are undernourished at a young age.
Malnutrition also compromises the immune system of young children. As a result, they become more vulnerable to life-threatening infectious diseases.
To bring economic empowerment to farmers in rural communities, we have developed Sustainable Agriculture Program that helps farmers increase agricultural productivity and their overall income. Through this Program, we distribute environmentally friendly agriculture inputs to small farmers and promote chemical-free farming. We also organize informative seminars in rural communities and share innovative farming practices that can help small farmers with maximizing their crop yield.
Read MoreAn effective partnership can provide a greater chance of continuity and consistency for sustainable development.