Program Partners

Collaborating for impact through strong, meaningful partnerships.

Program Partner Details

IIT Bhubaneswar Research and Entrepreneurship Park

IIT Bhubaneswar Research and Entrepreneurship Park, established in 2017, is a dynamic innovation hub designed to nurture early-stage startups and research across diverse fields like technology, engineering, and social entrepreneurship. Spanning 60,000 square feet, it offers state-of-the-art infrastructure, including incubation centers, laboratories, and networking spaces, along with vital resources such as funding, mentorship, and industry connections. The park’s Centers of Excellence (CoEs) focus on advancing key sectors and empowering industries. In line with its vision to make Odisha a thriving innovation hub, the park launched the 100 CUBE initiative in February 2024, aiming to nurture 100 startups worth Rs. 100 Crore by 2036. This initiative fosters entrepreneurship among students, faculty, and school children, contributing to India’s self-reliance and sustainable development. Through collaborations with industry, government, and academia, the park fuels innovation and economic growth in Odisha and beyond.

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) champions child rights and well-being globally. UNICEF has been a technical partner for Government of India (and state Government of Odisha) menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) programs since past 25 years. UNICEF extends support for advancing MHH programs through research to assess situation on ground followed by policy advocacy, capacity development of all stakeholders and support planning and program implementation to ensure girls can manage menstruation safely and with dignity. It collaborates with governments and partners to improve access to MHM education, infrastructure, and essential services, driving systemic change for gender equality and adolescent health.

Saukhyam

Saukhyam Reusable Pads is a social enterprise dedicated to transforming menstrual health and hygiene in India and beyond. Crafted from natural banana fiber, Saukhyam pads are India’s first government-recognized reusable menstrual product made using agro waste. Saukhyam has been honored by NITI Aayog with the prestigious Women Transforming India Award. More recently Saukhyam received the Sheroes Award from the Kerala Women's Commission. At the Uttarakhand Healthcare Innovation Summit, it was awarded the Rural Healthcare Organization of the Year. Saukhyam is working in several states of India in partnership with Govt bodies and others. Saukhyam is working with researchers and gynecologists at leading hospitals in the country to bring awareness about toxins present in many commercial sanitary napkins—substances like dioxins, phthalates, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and heavy metals which can be absorbed through the vaginal and vulvar tissues. These chemicals are linked to hormonal disruption, reproductive disorders, and even chronic conditions like endometriosis and PCOS.

ActionLab 2050 Foundation (AL50)

Action Lab 2050 Foundation(AL50), a Social Enterprise, was born out of a vision to make a difference to women and create an environment in which every woman and girl can exercise her human rights and live up to her full potential.We are a purpose driven organization which strives to reduce inequality through advocacy for inclusion and equality in all spheres, using laws, policies, and public programs in keeping with the UNDP’s SDG goals.Our core focus is to ensure that no woman is left out from living her full potential due to social stigma surrounding menstruation and menstrual health management initiatives. Our motto is to break the taboo around menstruation. Committed to solving challenges related to women’s health, beginning with menstrual health management system, our actions and recommendations are collaborative, fair, transparent and time-bound.

Odisha Menstruation Health and Hygiene (OMHH) Alliance

The Odisha Menstrual Health Alliance (OMHA) is a coalition of partners working across Odisha to improve menstrual health and hygiene (MHH). It brings together organizations engaged in field interventions and policy-level advocacy to ensure better awareness, access to menstrual products, and WASH facilities. OMHA works to break stigma, integrate MHH into health and education programs, and promote sustainable menstrual products. It also focuses on improving WASH infrastructure in schools and public spaces. Through collaborative efforts, the alliance envisions a menstruation-friendly Odisha, ensuring dignity, safety, and inclusion for all menstruators.