Badlaav Blog
Reflections, learnings and stories from the communities we work with.
Our Journey with TaRa AtmaNirbhar Grant: Strengthening Badlaav SRF
Badlaav SRF was selected for the 2024 Cohort of the TaRa AtmaNirbhar Grant — a transformative six-month program that strengthened our logic model, organizational budget, and fundraising strategy.
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Badlaav Ki Kahaaniyaan: A Raksha Bandhan Gift That Redefined Tradition
Change isn't always monumental — it often starts with a simple gesture. This Raksha Bandhan, in our Mangalwar Peth community, a quiet yet powerful story unfolded. Vedant, a 10-year-old boy, gifted his teenage sister a menstrual cup.
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Celebrating Five Years of Change: A Memorable Anniversary Retreat
On November 6, 2024, Badlaav Social Reform Foundation completed five years! To celebrate our fifth anniversary, our team went for a retreat to the serene Zapurza Art Gallery and Museum in Kudje — a heartfelt reflection on the growth and resilience of the people behind our success.
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A Day at 'Dene Samajache': A Platform for Change and Outreach
At Badlaav, we joined 25 non-profits at the three-day 'Dene Samajache' exhibition in Pune — engaging with 800-900 visitors of all ages and backgrounds, sparking conversations on menstrual health, and building new connections.
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Badlaav turned a splendid 3 in November!
From a casual coffee conversation in Germany to substantial on-ground impact in India, the last three years at Badlaav have been special. Past and present team members reflect on what being part of the journey has meant to them.
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Badlaav SRF joins forces with Pune Ploggers and Global Shapers Community Pune to aid menstrual literacy
A staggering 23 million girls in India drop out of school annually due to lack of proper MHM. Badlaav SRF has partnered with Pune Ploggers and Global Shapers Community Pune to implement a structured menstrual health programme for schools in and around Pune.
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Sanitary Waste (Mis)management
Approximately 377 tonnes of sanitary napkins are used in India daily — 12.3 billion in a year. Sanitary waste mismanagement doesn't just pose a hazard to the environment, but also to the health and dignity of sanitary waste pickers.
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A Woman of Integrity: Condemning Female Genital Mutilation
Every society has norms — traditional practices safely guarded, practiced over decades, and passed down over generations. Female Genital Mutilation is one such practice, and as a human rights violation it requires a multi-sectoral, gender-sensitive response.
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The Good Walk – Walk to Help Womxn Menstruate Sustainably
With The Good Walk, by walking as little as 2 kilometres and registering with us, you can help create a lasting impact and be part of a global conversation on menstrual health, gender equality, and empowerment of womxn from marginalized communities.
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Project SAKSHAM – Safe Knowledge on Sexual Health and Menstruation
Menstruation is an inevitable part of human biology, yet in many places in the world it remains a taboo. Project SAKSHAM is Badlaav's first self-initiated project, aimed at providing sustainable menstrual products and education to waste pickers in Pune.
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Propagating Changemaking Among Young Minds
As an organization that believes in the power of youth, Badlaav aims to begin at the roots. We took on the challenge of conducting sessions with students at Azam Campus, Pune — sparking conversations around topics not given much importance by school curriculums.
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Dropout Rate in Developing Countries
Education acts as a catalyst to uplift living standards and helps build a better future. Yet in developing nations the dropout rate is diabolical — a problem that perpetuates poverty, inequality, and stalls social progress.
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Menstruation – The Sustainable Way
The average menstruator throws out an estimated 250-300 pounds of pads, plugs, and applicators in their lifetime. Eco-friendlier alternatives like menstrual cups, reusable pads, and biodegradable sanitary napkins can dramatically reduce that footprint.
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Sex Education in India – Why is it Important?
India is the second most populous country in the world, yet sex remains a taboo. Sex education in India is seemingly non-existent — leaving children to learn from media and pop culture, with serious consequences for their understanding of consent, anatomy, and relationships.
Read moreWaste Management In Times Of The Covid-19 Pandemic
Staying home during the lockdown was an act of sensibility — but it produced an immediate and rapid escalation in household waste, while medical waste also climbed. How Pune Municipal Corporation's reformed system shows what good waste management looks like.
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