Period Poverty | A Conversation with Megha Desai, President of the Desai Foundation Around Menstruation in South Asia

Update: 2023-08-15

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1 in 5 girls in South Asia will drop out of school after the onset of their period. Period poverty is a global issue with wide-ranging impact. The Desai Foundation's President, Megha Desai, joins TDS to discuss their initiatives to provide access to education, period products, infrastructure, and more - and above all, dignity.

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Period Poverty | A Conversation with Megha Desai, President of the Desai Foundation Around Menstruation in South Asia

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Period Poverty | A Conversation with Megha Desai, President of the Desai Foundation Around Menstruation in South Asia