She is
unstoppable
Her Period shouldn’t pause her future
Ensuring menstrual and reproductive health, dignity, and opportunity for women and girls
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Lives Impacted
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Change Champions Trained
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Workshops Conducted
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Sustainable sanitary pads distributed
She Leads with AI
Technology built for the last mile.
Our voice and chat-based digital tools are designed for women and girls in low-resource settings. Accessible in regional languages and tailored for first-time users, these solutions help overcome barriers of literacy, distance, and social stigma.
Private, accessible menstrual and sexual & reproductive health education, and simple digital tools that help women entrepreneurs manage, grow, and thrive.
Behavioral Change Communication
Beyond Awareness. Creating Lasting Change.
Real transformation happens when knowledge turns into action. At Aakar Social Ventures, we work with girls, parents, schools, and communities to challenge myths, spark conversations, and build positive habits that last. Through evidence-based Behavior Change Communication (BCC), we help replace stigma with understanding, fear with confidence, and silence with support.
Awareness → Understanding → Acceptance → Action → Transformation
Our Impact Across the UN SDGs
We actively align our grassroots initiatives to drive progress across 9 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Providing menstrual health hygiene education and distributing safe, compostable products.
Keeping adolescent girls in school regularly by overcoming period poverty and stigma.
Empowering women, challenging social stigmas, and building agency and dignity.
Promoting safe menstrual sanitation and clean disposal practices.
Reducing gender and socioeconomic inequalities through equal access to health, education, and jobs.
Promoting decentralized waste management and sanitary hygiene in slums and rural areas.
Producing Anandi—the first 100% compostable and organic sanitary napkin.
Mitigating carbon footprint and plastic accumulation by manufacturing compostable alternatives.
Partnering with corporates, NGOs, and governments to build a sustainable ecosystem for menstrual dignity.
Stories of Change
Earlier, I used cloth instead of pads, and it was very uncomfortable. During my periods, I would often miss school and sit out while my friends played. Now, I come to school regularly, join activities, and don't have to worry about missing out.
Madhumitha
Student | Telangana
The Infosys Foundation Girls Wellness Program has made a positive difference in our school by improving awareness of menstrual health and hygiene. Aakar’s ToT program helped us build the confidence and skills needed to conduct health sessions effectively with our students.
Ambika S
Staff Nurse | Karnataka
Before the sessions, I didn't know much about my own body or how to take care of myself during my period. No one had explained these things to me before. Today, I feel more aware, more confident, and better able to take care of my health.
Jyothi
Student | Telangana
When we conducted a parent awareness meeting, they were very appreciative of the initiative. The health sessions and distribution of compostable pads have helped our girls become more aware, confident, and comfortable discussing menstrual health, while also understanding the importance of environmentally responsible choices.
Mr. Mahadevaprasad
Principal | Karnataka
As a teacher, I have seen a real change in the girls. They are more confident, participate more actively in school, and feel comfortable coming to class even during their periods. Even the boys are becoming more aware and supportive.
Punyavati
Teacher | Telangana
The menstrual health awareness program helped both staff and students overcome fears and misconceptions about periods. We have seen girls become more confident and comfortable, and they now see menstruation as a natural part of life.
Prabha
Staff Nurse | Karnataka
The menstrual health sessions by Aakar Social Ventures and access to eco-friendly pads empowered our students with essential knowledge on hygiene, health, and sustainability. This initiative has helped them make informed, healthier choices with confidence.
Shwetha
Teacher | Telangana
Growing up, I thought period restrictions, including not being allowed in the kitchen, were normal. After the program, our understanding of menstruation improved, and things have started to change at home. My father now supports my mother and even helps with cooking during her periods.
Inchara
Student | Karnataka
With only male teachers in our school, discussing menstrual health with girls was not easy. This training gave us the confidence and the right tools to have these conversations openly and sensitively. We have seen a positive improvement in our students' awareness and understanding.
R. V. Jatiya
Teacher | Maharashtra
Supported By Our Partners
Distinguished Voices Supporting Our Cause
Shri Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
Ms. Julia Morley CBE
Chairwoman and CEO of the Miss World Organization
Ms. Manushi Chhillar
Miss World 2017 and actress
Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi
Former Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Government of India
Kiran Gandhi (Madame Gandhi)
Acclaimed musician, producer, drummer, and activist
Ms. Karolina Bielawska
Miss World 2021
Ms. Sini Shetty
Femina Miss India World 2022
Chief Mandla Mandela
Tribal Chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council