Rutuchakra Explained

RutuChakra (alternatively stylised Rutuchakra) is a youth-led organisation which has worked in the field of menstrual hygiene, inclusivity and dignity, predominantly in India since 2018.[1]

Through its 20+ chapters across India, it has provided over 200,000 menstrual products to underprivileged persons.[2] The organization has been active throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, donating more than 50,000 products as of 2020.[3] The organisation depends on several crowdfunding channels to raise funds for its activities.[4] RutuChakra collaborates with Non-Governmental Organisations such as ThayiMane, Mitra Jyothi and Sandesh to provide sanitary napkins and workshops.[5] [6]

Recognitions

For its work, the founder has received several accolades including the Renaissance Award (Economically Inclusive).[7]

History

Rutuchakra was founded in 2018 by Sanjana Dixit, an Ashoka Young Changemaker,[8] with a founding team of 12 other individuals including current Directors, Soumya Gupta, Nikita Dhamija and Aryan Dixit.[9] [10] It began as a fundraising venture which raised 4.5 lakhs in its initial campaign.[11]

References

  1. Web site: About . RutuChakra . 10 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Team of Teens in India are Fighting Menstruation Stigma and Establishing Period Dignity . Rustic Pathways . 10 August 2023.
  3. News: Pareek . Shreya . A Teenager is Involving Young Girls and Boys to Fight the Menstrual Taboos . 10 August 2023 . The Stories of Change . 2020.
  4. News: Basu . Ipsita . This teen raised funds to provide sanitary napkins for poor . 10 August 2023 . ET Bureau . 27 February 2018.
  5. News: Iyengar . L Vidya . Teen crowdfunds for menstrual hygiene of 500 girls . 10 August 2023 . The New Indian Express . 11 June 2018.
  6. News: Vakkalanka . Harshini . Cycles in nature, are natural . 10 August 2023 . The Hindu . 24 April 2018.
  7. Web site: The Renaissance Awards - Full Movie . DailyMotion . Eco-Age . 10 August 2023.
  8. Web site: Hammond . Delaney . Sanjana: Converting stigma into dignity . Ashoka . 10 August 2023.
  9. News: Vakkalanka . Harshini . Cycles in nature, are natural . 10 August 2023 . The Hindu . 24 April 2018.
  10. Web site: Our Members . RutuChakra . 10 August 2023.
  11. News: Ravishanker . Reshma . Students spearhead menstruation campaign . 10 August 2023 . Deccan Herald . 26 May 2019.

External links

RutuChakra

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