Money and research have been invested in understanding the underlying challenges faced by menstruators across the world. The gravity of these issues depends on several factors, such as where the menstruator lives, do they have access to education, do they have financial resources, is their culture oppressive? What about technology – do they have mobile phones with internet […]
Menstrual Matters – Global Superstitions
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 […]
Our Month in Review – May 2019
Not only is May the month of celebrating mothers, but also bringing awareness about menstrual hygiene on World Menstrual Hygiene Day. So how did we celebrate, you ask? Events Livinguard Technologies, the manufacturer of Saafkins was invited to be a part of the Civil Society Consultation on Menstrual Hygiene Management held in Delhi […]
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 […]
Summer Self-Care
Self-care, like self-love and self-acceptance is something that we all need to practice every day. Life though, has a funny way of stepping in, bringing with it a pile of work, relationships, and general things-to-do that can make what should be a relatively simple thing seem like a mammoth task. As the warmer, longer days […]
5 Articles You Need To Read about Menstrual Health
Blood Speaks Speaking about the harsh reality of period poverty and period stigma, this piece hits hard making you question humanity and people’s ability to empathise. A powerful piece that makes you want to get up and effect change. Menstrual Cycle Basics When we start our first period, or sometimes even […]
International Women’s Day 2019
5 ways to spoil yourself this International Women’s Day WITHOUT spending too much money! “You know that we are living in a material world”… Madonna, the Queen of Pop pretty much hit the nail on the head, and the very thought of any kind of ‘Day’, a birthday, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, […]
National Girl Child Day – GiveHer5 and Akanksha Foundation
Thursday, January 24th, 2019 marked National Girl Child Day in India. The occasion, which began in 2008, is a day to celebrate the girl child and more importantly to raise awareness about the various issues that plague young girls and women around the country. To read more about the life of a girl in India, check […]
Period Poverty is an Act of Violence Against Women
When we think of violence, we typically think of physical harm. In fact, the World Health Organisation defines violence as, “the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, […]
Our Month in Review – January 2019
We have had an eventful first month of the year, and we can’t wait to share some of what we have been up to with you. New Partners We recently partnered with Sachi Saheli, a women’s wellness brand in India. Sachi Saheli provides high quality ayurvedic products and we are working on an exciting event […]