At GiveHer5, we aim to educate and inform people on menstrual health awareness and period poverty, both of which are massive issues in India as well as globally. With a large population not having access to tools, resources and correct information, it is not uncommon to see wrong information, archaic beliefs and draconian thought processes […]
Story Of A Legend – Amelia Earhart
“Women, like men, should try to do the impossible. And when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others.” – Amelia Earhart History is fascinating, for it informs us of the progress that takes place as centuries go by. Science, medicine, research and discoveries – there’s always something that pushes the envelope further […]
Periods In The News – Menstrual Matters
In this age of information overload, it is easy for important things to get lost in the noise. This is why we handpicked a few pieces of news, articles, blogs and essays that got our attention at GiveHer5. Here is your dose of curated period news to keep you aware, informed and up to date on […]
World Mental Health Day 2019
Just over a month ago, a young girl living in Kenya died by suicide. The reason? She was period shamed in front of her peers by her teacher for bleeding through her uniform. This was the first time the child got her period, so she had not planned to have menstrual supplies at hand. The […]
Story of a Legend – Ruth Bader Ginsburg, The Flaming Feminist
“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg We tend to look at history for people who inspire and those who have done big things that warrant admiration for decades to come. But what about living legends? The […]
GiveHer5 x Citizens’ Archive of India
As you know, GiveHer5 is a social initiative bringing safe sanitary solutions to young women in rural areas across India. While we work towards a brighter future for thousands of women across the country, it is also important to be aware of and understand the challenges and hardships faced by women in Indian society over […]
Celebrating Women Humanitarians – World Humanitarian Day 2019
Every year on August 19th, the world comes together to celebrate “World Humanitarian Day” (WHD), honouring exemplary humanitarian efforts from around the globe. A day that spotlights the selflessness in humanity aims at encouraging many others to support those in crisis. This year, the UN has dedicated WHD to the women humanitarians whose efforts help […]