Project Saarthi
Empowering Students Through Awareness & Education
Project Saarthi is an initiative by Young Ignited Minds Foundation (YIMF) dedicated to raising awareness on menstrual health, mental well-being, and child abuse prevention among school students. Through interactive workshops, educational materials, and community engagement, Saarthi aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs 3, 4, and 5) by promoting health, education, and gender equality.
Saarthi Focuses On
Menstrual Health & Hygiene
Providing knowledge and essential hygiene materials to adolescent girls, reducing absenteeism caused by menstruation.
Mental Health Awareness
Educating students on emotional well-being and stress management.
Child Abuse Prevention
Conducting workshops on personal safety, identifying abuse, and seeking help.
Project Saarthi has been supported by
These collaborations have allowed us to expand our impact, improve menstrual health awareness, and enhance students’ understanding of child safety and mental well-being.
Future Roadmap
- Expansion to 45+ districts, with a focus on 15 aspirational districts as per NITI Aayog in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
- Increase outreach to 5 million+ girls by 2030 through enhanced awareness programs.
- Distribution of 1 million+ UNFPA-UNHCR Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Kits to adolescent girls.
- Targeted outreach to over 50,000+ government schools to ensure comprehensive awareness and access to menstrual health education.
- Integration of mental health support initiatives through expert-led sessions.
Key Statistics (Achieved & Goals)
Metric
Achieved
Future Goal
Total Schools Covered
221 schools
450+ schools
Total Students Reached
12,714 Students
50,000+ Students
Menstrual Hygiene Kits Distributed
8,485 (UNFPA-UNHCR MHM Kits)
20,000+
Sanitary Pads Distributed
79,760
200,000+
Awareness Focused Workshops Conducted
200+
500+
Districts Covered
10
45+ (including 15 Aspirational Districts per NITI Aayog in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan)
