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Projects

Our projects focus on education & skill development, foundational wellbeing, and empowerment through connections. And because we are small, agile, and have direct relationships with schools and members of the communities we serve, we are able to put our funds to efficient use creating higher impact per dollar.

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Period Product Distribution

in partnership with NORA Period Care

Inaccessibility of sufficient hygiene and sanitary products is one major obstacle to keeping girls in school. In partnership with NORA, we supply girls washable period care kits along with a menstrual education workshop where girls have a safe space to share challenges such as bullying, shame, and missing school. 

  • Girls no longer miss 2-3 days of school during their period

  • Confidence surged among girls we reached

  • A cultural shift began

Tuition Funding

at our partner school Dr. B.R. Ambedkar JHS

We are proud to partner with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Junior High School in Haldwani, Uttarakhand to fund tuition, books, and uniform for 100 girls who would otherwise not be able to afford school. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar JHS caters to families living in the most marginalized communities and castes. Our tuition funding program is a multi-year commitment to students we accept to ensure they complete their education with the school. A $100 donation covers the annual cost for one girl.

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Infrastructure Rebuild

at our partner school Dr. B.R. Ambedkar JHS

After flood damage left the school without a functioning girls’ bathroom for two years, students had no toilets, no water, no privacy, and many missed school during their periods. We built three new toilets — two for girls, one for female teachers — complete with running water and proper hygiene facilities. 

  • Girls now attend school consistently

  • Teachers report restored dignity

  • Students feel safe and supported

English Lessons

at our partner school Dr. B.R. Ambedkar JHS

Speaking English is a marketable skill for people in India and affords an advantage in confidence and employment opportunities. We are working with our partner school to pilot self-learning English via Smart Board technology. Our need right now is $1,000 in funding to purchase a Smart Board for the school.

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Sports Workshop

at our partner school Dr. B.R. Ambedkar JHS

We held a five-day sports workshop in the spring of 2025 after hearing that some of the girls dreamed of playing sports, but few had the opportunity to do so. We worked with Coach Jadeh Somerville to develop engaging activities that our team in India hosted. They discovered strength, teamwork, and equality.

  • Girls felt “equal to boys for the first time”

  • Boost in resilience and leadership

  • Stronger friendships and wellbeing

Career Workshop

field trip to New Delhi to explore opportunities

We have scoped a 2026 initiative to hold a 3-day career workshop field trip to New Delhi that will expand the girls' horizons of possibilities they may dream and achieve. We have relationships with various businesses ranging from IT to cosmetology who will be able to offer tours and a peek inside what it is like to work in these fields. We are seeking $5,000 in funding to roll out this project.

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Uniform & Clothing Distribution

in partnership with an India-based donor

Thanks to a generous donor, we received 2,000+ pieces of school clothing and uniforms, enabling us to support 700+ students across five schools in Uttarakhand. Students expressed newfound pride. Teachers noted higher attendance and stronger school identity.

  • Increased confidence

  • Greater sense of belonging

  • Improved attendance

More Projects to Come!

We have much more in the works we can't wait to share. Support from generous donors like you means we can roll out more impact projects, and commit to more tuition funding for girls in need. Please consider a donation today!

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Empowering girls and women in India through a supportive network of educational and financial resources.

Registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit: 99-4065470

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