An Article by Tanya Vasunia, Psychologist & Case Coordinator, Mpower “My boss walked in and claimed that the new hire was hot and single… he didn’t even notice me sitting in the room and then when he finally realized I was privy to his comment, he made a joke about getting into trouble with HR and […]
Raising a Feminist Child
This world is a crazy, toxic, and sometimes feels like a hopeless place. But, it really isn’t. Or even more so, you have the ability to make it a more hopeful place. If you are expecting a child, are expecting to expect a child in the future, or have a child, the way you […]
Our Month in Review – April 2019
Hey supporters, friends and patrons! Here is what GiveHer5 has been up to in the month of April. New Partners We are honoured to have Ambuja Cement Foundation join us as our partners. Events Participated In We participated in The Force Beyond for Women, and Breaking Barriers by Tata […]
How to Practice Self Love in Under 5 Minutes
I am a big big big propagator of loving yourself. And there are hundreds of thousands of instagram posts, whatsapp forwards, pinterest boards, adverts, brand campaigns supporting this idea. Because it is important! And sure, a massage once in a while can count as self-love but it is not even close to encompassing what […]
How To Detox On Your Period
Over the last few years, the word detox has become a sort of buzzword with juice cleanses, detox teas, health retreats and spa cuisine becoming all the rage. Detoxes are designed to rid the body of toxins and harmful chemicals such as those found in processed foods, and also serve to reset the body after […]
What Is Endometriosis And How To Deal With It
Endometriosis is a medical condition that affects a percentage of menstruating women all around the world. Most commonly associated with severe abdominal and pelvic pain, endometriosis is caused by the development of endometrial cells and tissue, the cells and tissue normally found inside the uterus, in other areas of the body. Just like the endometrial […]
An Interview with Dr. Priyanjali
We had a chance to speak to Dr. Priyanjali Datta, CEO of Aaroogya Carnage Breast Cancer Foundation, sociopreneur and dentist. GiveHer5 collaborated with Aaroogya for the Maha Swastha Kumbh Mela held last month. From a Bengali family, Dr. Priyanjali was a part of the Indian hierarchical education system. Her dream to become a doctor […]
Basic Self Defence for the Women on the Go
Sadly enough, this article is a need of the times – with more cases of harassment than you can count, occurring everyday. In an ideal world, we would tell the perpetrators to change and they would, because prevention is better than cure, but the epidemic of sexual predators has taken over this world and the […]
Our Month in Review – March 2019
We have kept busy in the Month of March, celebrating International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day This International Women’s Day, we sent some limited edition t shirts to members of the GiveHer5 family. And they reposted, and posted about GiveHer5 sharing the cause to their own following. This included the likes of celebrities like Kajol, […]
Traditions Answered: Demystifying Myths About Menstruation
“Don’t go in to the kitchen, the food will spoil!” – a common refrain for young girls and women across rural India, and even in numerous urban households. Menstruating women are forbidden from entering the kitchen during that time of the month, and are further subjected to a whole host of other do’s and don’ts […]