Anurag Chauhan was born in 1994 in Dehradun. He is an Indian social worker and the founder of ‘Humans for Humanity.’ Humans for Humanity is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) headquartered in Dehradun. Anurag Ji is widely known for social work. These are particularly prevalent in relation to menstrual hygiene. The WASH project started by them has reached more than 24 lakh women in 6 states during the last two years.
Anurag has been in social work since the age of 14. They have been providing essential assistance to more than 8000 families, supportive communities, low-income families, transmen, widows, women working from home, etc., in different parts of the country during the Corona pandemic. Humans for Humanity has launched job creation programs to uplift and empower communities, making them financially stable and independent even during the pandemic.
WASH project, which is a pilot project of the organization. It is working to promote menstrual hygiene among women in rural areas of six states, including Uttarakhand, Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana.
During the nationwide lockdown, ‘Humans for Humanity’ efforts have helped those women a lot. They were taught to make sanitary napkins at home. Not only did this eliminate the need to go out and buy napkins, but it also provided them with a means of employment. Now they can make hygienic sanitary pads at home. These women have reached a new level of empowerment as they are no longer dependent on the outside world to maintain a healthy menstrual cycle.
Anurag is an example of how the youth of India are striving on the path of awareness and education with honesty, dedication, and will. Moreover, they are bringing a positive change in society by breaking the stereotypes attached to sensitive issues like menstrual hygiene. Anurag is truly the real-life ‘Padman.’ They are helping in improving the neglected state of menstrual health along with financial constraints for economically challenged women. The WASH project of ‘Humans for Humanity’ is actively working in six states. Under this, by providing employment to the women of the villages, they have been made financially self-sufficient.
Reusable cloth pads are eco-friendly and last 2-2.5 years, and come as part of a kit that also contains liner, undergarment, soap bar, and a guide. Hundreds of social activists, women, self-help groups, and NGOs have been given online training by Humans for Humanity to make sanitary napkins during the lockdown. Anurag Chauhan Humans for Humanity NGO has put in a lot of effort in making these women self-reliant.