In this episode we will be talking about period poverty with Het Joshi, the founder of Adira Foundation. We will be looking into the inspiration behind the project, the obstacles faced by the team and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the project. We will also explore the importance of social media and the impact made by Adira so far.  It is International Women’s Day on the 8th of March and we couldn't think of a better guest to share their message to all the young women around the world.

About Adira:
Adira is a youth-powered Non profitable organization fighting to end period poverty and taboo across Globe through service and awareness camps. They hold camps in remote villages, urban slums and orphanages where they educate women and young girls about menstrual health and hygiene and provide them with sanitary products. The  reason for getting involved in the GSL movement is to reach out like minded people across globe and help all those girls and women who's dreams are stopped because of a basic issue.

About Het Joshi:
I'm Het Joshi, the leader of Adira foundation, 16 years old, studying in The Rajkumar College, Rajkot. I'm a national level classical dancer, debater and a social worker. Our team strongly believes in women empowerment, Equality and that hygiene and sanitation is everyone's basic right. We are a team of 4, on a mission to make the world a better place.

For more information visit:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adira.foundation/?igshid=1fq7vakmctdmu
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ADIRA-Foundation-103180884992653
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSYGJ9UdsA0&feature=emb_title