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'''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.<ref>{{cite web |title=About |url=https://www.rutuchakra.org/about |website=RutuChakra |access-date=10 August 2023}}</ref> Through its 20+ chapters across India, it has provided over 200,000 menstrual products to underprivileged persons.<ref>{{cite web |title=Team of Teens in India are Fighting Menstruation Stigma and Establishing Period Dignity |url=https://rusticpathways.com/rustic-spirit-around-the-world/rutuchakra |website=Rustic Pathways |access-date=10 August 2023}}</ref> The organization has been active throughout the [[COVID-19]] pandemic, donating more than 50,000 products as of 2020.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pareek |first1=Shreya |title=A Teenager is Involving Young Girls and Boys to Fight the Menstrual Taboos |url=https://thestoriesofchange.com/sanjana-dixit-rutuchakra-menstruation/ |access-date=10 August 2023 |work=The Stories of Change |date=2020}}</ref> The organisation depends on several crowdfunding channels to raise funds for its activities.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Basu |first1=Ipsita |title=This teen raised funds to provide sanitary napkins for poor |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/newsbuzz/this-teen-raised-funds-to-provide-sanitary-napkins-for-poor/articleshow/63091089.cms |access-date=10 August 2023 |work=ET Bureau |date=27 February 2018}}</ref> RutuChakra collaborates with [[Non-Governmental Organisation|Non-Governmental Organisations]] such as ThayiMane, [[Mitra Jyothi]] and Sandesh to provide sanitary napkins and workshops.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Iyengar |first1=L Vidya |title=Teen crowdfunds for menstrual hygiene of 500 girls |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2018/jun/11/teen-crowdfunds-for-menstrual-hygiene-of-500-girls-1826709.html |access-date=10 August 2023 |work=The New Indian Express |date=11 June 2018}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news |last1=Vakkalanka |first1=Harshini |title=Cycles in nature, are natural |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/cycles-in-nature-are-natural/article23657827.ece |access-date=10 August 2023 |work=The Hindu |date=24 April 2018}}</ref> For its work, the founder has received several accolades including the Renaissance Award (Economically Inclusive)<ref>{{cite web |title=The Renaissance Awards - Full Movie |url=https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x84wnqm?trk=public_post-text |website=DailyMotion |publisher=Eco-Age |access-date=10 August 2023}}</ref>
'''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.<ref>{{cite web |title=About |url=https://www.rutuchakra.org/about |website=RutuChakra |access-date=10 August 2023}}</ref> Through its 20+ chapters across India, it has provided over 200,000 menstrual products to underprivileged persons.<ref>{{cite web |title=Team of Teens in India are Fighting Menstruation Stigma and Establishing Period Dignity |url=https://rusticpathways.com/rustic-spirit-around-the-world/rutuchakra |website=Rustic Pathways |access-date=10 August 2023}}</ref> The organization has been active throughout the [[COVID-19]] pandemic, donating more than 50,000 products as of 2020.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pareek |first1=Shreya |title=A Teenager is Involving Young Girls and Boys to Fight the Menstrual Taboos |url=https://thestoriesofchange.com/sanjana-dixit-rutuchakra-menstruation/ |access-date=10 August 2023 |work=The Stories of Change |date=2020}}</ref> The organisation depends on several crowdfunding channels to raise funds for its activities.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Basu |first1=Ipsita |title=This teen raised funds to provide sanitary napkins for poor |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/newsbuzz/this-teen-raised-funds-to-provide-sanitary-napkins-for-poor/articleshow/63091089.cms |access-date=10 August 2023 |work=ET Bureau |date=27 February 2018}}</ref> RutuChakra collaborates with [[Non-Governmental Organisation|Non-Governmental Organisations]] such as ThayiMane, [[Mitra Jyothi]] and Sandesh to provide sanitary napkins and workshops.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Iyengar |first1=L Vidya |title=Teen crowdfunds for menstrual hygiene of 500 girls |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2018/jun/11/teen-crowdfunds-for-menstrual-hygiene-of-500-girls-1826709.html |access-date=10 August 2023 |work=The New Indian Express |date=11 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Vakkalanka |first1=Harshini |title=Cycles in nature, are natural |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/cycles-in-nature-are-natural/article23657827.ece |access-date=10 August 2023 |work=The Hindu |date=24 April 2018}}</ref> For its work, the founder has received several accolades including the Renaissance Award (Economically Inclusive)<ref>{{cite web |title=The Renaissance Awards - Full Movie |url=https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x84wnqm?trk=public_post-text |website=DailyMotion |publisher=Eco-Age |access-date=10 August 2023}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==

Revision as of 08:55, 10 August 2023

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