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- EIN 04-3433749
- info@thedesaifoundation.org
- (781) 270-3655
- 300 Tradecenter Suite 3450 Woburn MA 01801 USA
- https://thedesaifoundation.org/
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Community Improvement & Capacity Building
Mission: The Desai Foundation is a nonprofit organization deeply committed to uplifting women and children in rural India by advancing health, livelihood opportunities, and menstrual equity. To date, we are operating over 30 tailored programs across 8 states and 3500 villages across India. At the core of our work lies a steadfast belief: dignity is the foundation of opportunity. By equipping women and children with the tools and resources they need, we’re not just improving lives—we're fostering aspirations and enabling communities to envision a brighter, more equitable future, and inculcate the confidence and dignity to dream beyond their circumstances. Health Programs: Rural health camps offering gynecology, pediatric, eye care, and general medical services, benefiting over 26,000 women and 75,000 children. Menstrual Equity: Training rural women to produce low-cost sanitary pads, impacting 2 million+ women and producing over 10 million pads. Heroes for Humanity: Training community members as health facilitators to run Help Desks and support health initiatives. EV Rickshaw & Solar Panel Training: Empowering women through training in EV rickshaw operation and solar panel setup, promoting financial independence and safe transportation.
Results: 10 Million+ People have been directly impacted by our programs. 3,400+ Communities served. 2.7 Million+ reached from Help Desk. 9.9 Million+ sanitary napkins produced. 75,000+ Children have attended our Bal Health Mela Fairs. 333,000+ Children reached with primary health & hygiene. 121,075+ Adults have attended health seminars and camps. 16,000+ Students have been taught how to use a computer. 34,000+ Women have received vocational training. 10,700+ Total Students at Lok Vidyalay School (2013-2025). 26,000+ Women benefited from gynec health camps. 11,000+ Women have been taught to sew.
Programs: Health Programs: Rural health camps offering gynecology, pediatric, eye care, and general medical services, benefiting over 26,000 women and 75,000 children. Menstrual Equity: Training rural women to produce low-cost sanitary pads, impacting 2 million+ women and producing over 10 million pads. Heroes for Humanity: Training community members as health facilitators to run Help Desks and support health initiatives. EV Rickshaw & Solar Panel Training: Empowering women through training in EV rickshaw operation and solar panel setup, promoting financial independence and safe transportation.