Pinkishe Triumphed as Facebook Accelerator Winner, 2021

ANNOUNCEMENT: PINKISHE FOUNDATION SELECTED FOR THE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY ACCELERATOR PROGRAM 2021!

We are thrilled to announce that Pinkishe Foundation is one of the 13 remarkable communities selected from India out of more than 13,000 communities that participated in the Facebook Community Accelerator Program 2021. This prestigious selection was part of Facebook's global announcement at 8:01 am PST on October 5, 2021.

A Historic First for India and Pinkishe!

The India Cohort is the first ever to be introduced in the country, marking a historic milestone for Pinkishe Foundation and all participating communities. As part of this program, Pinkishe Foundation will receive up to USD 50,000 to help fund work that advances our community's goals. This support will significantly boost our efforts in driving positive change.

Empowering Community Leaders

Facebook's Community Accelerator is focused on helping leaders harness the power of their community to turn ideas into action. Over the eight-month program, participants will receive training, mentorship, and funds to invest in initiatives that extend their community's positive impact. This comprehensive support will enable Pinkishe Foundation to amplify our efforts and achieve our mission more effectively.

Significant Funding for Greater Impact

Through this program, each selected community, including Pinkishe Foundation, will receive up to USD 50,000 to help advance their goals. Additionally, a subset of communities will be eligible to receive part of USD 1 million in additional funding, with Facebook committing up to USD 7.5 million in total funding for this program. This substantial financial support will allow us to scale our initiatives and reach more people.

Gratitude and Future Prospects

Pinkishe Foundation expresses its profound gratitude towards Facebook for supporting us in building a not-for-profit community of over 160,000 members from India and abroad. With Facebook's assistance, we now run numerous social projects focusing on women and girl-child, sanitation, and the environment, with #PadBank being our flagship project. To date, we have impacted the lives of over 200,000 girls by providing them with menstrual literacy and more than 2 million free sanitary pads.