We are thrilled to announce that our founder, Khyati Gupta, has been honoured with the Heroes of Change Award 2024 by Republic TV Network! 🎉 Khyati is one of only 8 changemakers across India to receive this prestigious award, in recognition of her incredible work advancing menstrual hygiene across 27 states with Pinkishe Foundation. Under her leadership, Pinkishe has conducted 3000 menstrual hygiene camps, supporting 5 lakh girls and women, and distributed over 50 lakh sanitary pads free of cost! This national-level award, evaluated by Ernst & Young (EY) for its rigor and integrity, marks the first edition of this prestigious honour. The award ceremony, held on 30th August 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Delhi, was a star-studded event attended by Kangana Ranaut, Retd Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, and Anand Kumar of Super 30 fame, among others.
Over 50 days, our team conducted 600 street plays in schools across Western Uttar Pradesh, reaching thousands. The plays covered menstrual hygiene management, the importance of sanitary pads, and dispelling menstruation myths. Supported by P&G Whisper's #KeepGirlsInSchool program, Project Madvocation used relatable characters like Asha didi and Doctor didi to engage the audience. This approach ensured everyone, including boys and community members, learned valuable insights into menstrual health. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the effectiveness of street plays in conveying complex messages.
C - SED, a branch of Estah Society, invited Mr. Arun Gupta, the Managing Trustee and President of Pinkishe Foundation, for an interview to talk about the story, vision, and wisdom behind Pinkishe. Mr. Gupta eloquently shared the journey of Pinkishe, detailing the formidable challenges in combating period poverty encountered and the innovative strategies implemented to surmount them.
All Superheroes are differently-abled, and all differently-abled are Superheroes." One such Superwoman is Anu Chouhan, who dodged life's curveballs to finally become a successful International level wheelchair basketball player and National Level professional Tennis player. The journey to success isn't a straight line graph; it's a rollercoaster of emotions, difficulties and whatnot, so was hers. To know her whole story, join our session on time.
Meet our Exceptional Panel of Gurus from various fields of art forms and life. These phenomenal teachers are not just teaching subjects but life skills to their students. let's hear their views on their proximity to the subject of open talks around periods and their support for our project PRATHAM-First Flow Fest.
There are leaders and then there are followers. In the process of either leading or following others, we forget that we have a leader within as well, which leads us all through our lives. This video on Self Leadership, will introduce you to the leader in you. So, dear Pinks are you ready for the rendezvous?
Ms. Piyu Dutta is the Founder of LeadHers, a mentoring platform for professional women in a "bottom-up" approach. She has more than 19 years of banking & financial services experience in India and UK with core knowledge of Corporate Banking. Thank you Ms. Piyu Dutta for supporting Pinkishe Foundation.
In the wake of #Covid_19, a lethal virus, the world stands united in #FightAgainstCorona today. As a mark of solidarity, #PinkisheFoundation has tried to recreate the immortal song 'Mile Sur Mera Tumhara'. Showcasing different states, regions, religions, and languages, and moreover, adhering to all the rules of lockdown, our volunteers, supporters, and members have picturized this song of unity at their respective places only. It's our own way of spreading the message of love, positivity, and unity!! We dedicate this song to our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji who is leading India in this fight against Corona.
Damini Kanwal Shetty - The Co-Producer of Crime Patrol is a multifaceted personality who has accomplished herself as an actor, producer and director in theatre as well as on indian television. Thank you Damini Kanwal Shetty for supporting Pinkishe Foundation for Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2019 and acknowledging our efforts of ensuring menstrual hygiene of every women in our country.