December is already upon us, and December can only mean one thing – Christmas! As the festivities begin, don’t forget about the true spirit of the season. Let the spirit of giving fill your hearts, and take one small step to make a huge difference in the lives of those less fortunate. To foster the […]
Our Month in Review – November 2018
We have a lot to be thankful for this November. Here’s what we have been up to this month – New Projects We initiated a project with the Project Pavitra team from Art of Living. We also conducted a baseline study with 120 girls from grades 5 – 12 (ages 11 – 20) from […]
The Perfect Period Diet
An easy guide on what to eat, and what to avoid when you’re on your period. Reaching for a piece of the gooiest chocolate cake you can find or a tub of ice-cream big enough to fit your head seems like the best and really, the only cure for those unbearable period cramps, right? You […]
5 Feminist Books to Open Up Your Mind
Lately, feminism has become one of the most widely used yet misinterpreted terms. To clear up any misunderstandings or false notions, here’s a list of books we recommend for avid readers and casual page-flippers more excited by images alike. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo Though the title may […]
What Does the Moon Have to do with My Period?
In a word: Nothing. The myth of moon phases and their connection to the menstrual cycle is one that has passed down through the ages, influencing ideas of menstruation across the world. Here, we take a deeper dive into how the myth came about in the first place. Scientists have indeed found a link between […]
“Like a Girl” – The Roots of Casual Sexism
It’s undeniable that we live in a problematic society, one where being a feminist is considered a statement and where advocating for equality is deemed as asking for too much. “Well, you’re better off than women two decades ago,” we often hear. However, that doesn’t make casual sexism acceptable. Because sexism is the norm, we […]
5 Women and Their Superpowers
Perhaps five is too small a number for all the women powerhouses I want to acknowledge. The world may not be a perfect place, and equality is nowhere close to where I would like it to be, but I’m so glad to have such brilliant women to look up to. ‘Cause baby, who run the […]
Our Month in Review – October 2018
GiveHer5 has had an interesting month this October. Here’s what we’ve been up to. New Partners Ramana’s Garden in Rishikesh is a children’s home currently providing free primary and junior level education to more than 200 students from local families below the poverty line. They also house nearly 70 children at any given point in […]
5 Times the Makeup Industry Empowered Women
“Guys don’t like it when girls wear that much makeup.” “Don’t you want to look naturally beautiful?” “Makeup is just false advertisement.” Makeup enthusiasts – and women, in general – have probably heard these statements over a hundred times. We don’t mean to be hyperbolic, but it’s true: everyone looks at makeup as demeaning and […]
Period Hacks to Make Your Time of the Month a Breeze
My period is just around the corner and I am almost a 100% sure this one is going to be painful and challenging. But I’ve got some hacks up my sleeve to make it a smoother ride. 1. Take a Bite …Or just inhale the entire bar. I will eat chocolate, no questions asked, any […]