{"id":48264,"date":"2026-03-21T18:34:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T13:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/03\/21\/desai-foundation-celebrates-impact-milestone-reaching-12-million-lives-across-india\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T18:34:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T13:04:15","slug":"desai-foundation-celebrates-impact-milestone-reaching-12-million-lives-across-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/03\/21\/desai-foundation-celebrates-impact-milestone-reaching-12-million-lives-across-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Desai Foundation Celebrates Impact Milestone, Reaching 12 Million Lives Across India"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Scaling Impact: Desai Foundation Celebrates Reaching 12 Million Lives<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Surat (Gujarat) [India], March 21:<\/strong> The Desai Foundation Trust hosted a special evening at Surat Marriott Hotel to celebrate its journey of impact, community partnerships, and the milestone of reaching over 12 million lives across 8 states in India.<\/p>\n

The event brought together partners, supporters, and leaders to reflect on the Foundation\u2019s scalable and sustainable approach to grassroots development. The evening highlighted its work across Health, Livelihoods, and Menstrual Equity, reinforcing its commitment to creating long-term, community-driven change.<\/p>\n

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Addressing the gathering, Megha Desai (President), Mittal Gohil (Executive Director), and Manoj Panda (Development Director) shared insights into the Foundation\u2019s growth and vision, emphasizing how collaboration and innovation have enabled impact at scale.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor over a decade, we have believed that menstrual dignity is not a privilege, but a fundamental right. With the recent recognition under Article 21, this belief is now echoed at a national level. Through our flagship initiatives and community-driven models, we are building a pathway to scale this impact across India \u2013 so every girl in India has the information, products and dignity she deserves.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u2014 Megha Desai, President<\/p>\n

Mittal Gohil highlighted the organization\u2019s resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, sharing how the Foundation expanded its field presence by onboarding over 250 additional team members to support communities during a time when many organizations had paused operations.<\/p>\n

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\u201cDuring COVID-19, when many organizations paused, we chose to step forward. By expanding our field presence and onboarding over 250 team members, we ensured that communities continued to receive the support they needed. That resilience continues to define how we work today.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u2014 Mittal Gohil, Executive Director<\/p>\n

Kashyap Pandya, Trustee of the Desai Foundation, entrepreneur, and former President of TiE Surat, emphasized the importance of scalability in social impact.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe scalability of the work being done by the Desai Foundation is truly exceptional. Achieving this level of reach \u2014 impacting 12 million lives in just over a decade \u2014 while maintaining depth and quality is something very few organizations have been able to accomplish.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u2014 Kashyap Pandya, Trustee, Desai Foundation Trust; Board Member, TiE Surat<\/p>\n

Manoj Panda highlighted the importance of collective effort in driving impact.<\/p>\n

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\u201cImpact at this scale is only possible through collective effort. Every partner, supporter, and individual has the power to contribute to this journey \u2014 and together, we can take this impact even further.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u2014 Manoj Panda, Development Director<\/p>\n

CSR partners also shared their perspectives on collaboration and sustainability.<\/p>\n

Chirag Parmar, representing Svatrantra Micro Housing Finance Corporation, spoke about the Foundation\u2019s ethical and community-first approach:<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhat stands out about the Desai Foundation is their deep-rooted connection with communities. Their approach is holistic, ethical, and designed to be a one-stop solution for lasting change.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mahesh C. Deriya, from Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited, highlighted the sustainability of the Foundation\u2019s models:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe strength of the Desai Foundation lies in the sustainability of its models. Initiatives like the Bal Sangini model ensure that even after a project ends, the community continues to carry the work forward \u2014 that is true impact.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The event concluded with a renewed commitment to expanding the Foundation\u2019s reach and continuing its mission of empowering communities, especially women and children, across rural India.<\/p>\n

About Desai Foundation Trust<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Desai Foundation is a non profit organisation dedicated to elevating health, livelihood, and menstrual equity for women and children in rural India. With over 27 years of programmatic success and expanding programmatic operations in 8 states, the Foundation empowers communities to dream beyond their circumstances through scalable, high-impact initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Scaling Impact: Desai Foundation Celebrates Reaching 12 Million Lives Surat (Gujarat) [India], March 21: The Desai Foundation Trust hosted a special evening at Surat Marriott Hotel to celebrate its journey of impact, community partnerships, and the milestone of reaching over 12 million lives across 8 states in India. The event brought together partners, supporters, and…<\/p>\n

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