Continuity & Credibility

From Relief to
Resilience

Progress matters when it is felt in everyday access to education, healthcare, and choice. Jyoti Singh's work transitions from immediate support to long-term community confidence.

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Education & Mentorship

1,000+ girl's education supported directly

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Health & Dignity

Smiley Days — bridging menstrual health & livelihoods

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Crisis Response

COVID-19 relief preserving dignity in emergencies

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20+ Years & Growing

50,000+ lives reached across urban & rural India

1,000+
Girls Directly Supported
2,000+
Workshops Conducted
50,000+
Lives Reached
Initiatives

Our Three Pillars of Change

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Smiley Days

A women-led menstrual health initiative integrating:

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  • check_circle Community awareness workshops
  • check_circle Livelihood integration
  • check_circle Health dignity advocacy

Smiley Days bridges health, dignity, and economic participation.

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Jyoti Didi Ki Pathshala

A community-based after-school learning space for girls from marginalized settlements. The initiative provides:

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  • check_circle Life skills and confidence building
  • check_circle Menstrual awareness education
  • check_circle Safe and consistent mentorship

Alongside this, women receive stitching and embroidery training to promote income generation and self-reliance.

Pathshala reflects a transition from relief to resilience.

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Community Crisis & Systems Support

Field-based facilitation helping families navigate:

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  • check_circle Welfare schemes
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Ensuring last-mile inclusion in practical ways.

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Smiley Days

Women Health, Dignity & Empowerment Model

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Smiley Days – Women Health, Dignity & Empowerment Model (2016-26)

At the core of her work is "Smiley Days," a decade-long, field-tested model addressing menstrual health & hygiene, reproductive health awareness, and dignity at the last mile.

Framework Design

  • Beneficiary → Participant → Community Leader
  • Access → Assurance → Behaviour Change

Scale and Outcomes

  • 2,000+ community workshops and sessions
  • 200,000+ sanitary pads distributed
  • Active presence across 10 wards
  • 100+ women trained in tailoring and livelihood
  • 50+ grassroots women leaders developed

This model reflects a clear shift—from awareness campaigns to sustained behavioural and social transformation, with strong potential for scale.

Women-Led Enterprise and Local Economic Participation

Jyoti Singh has integrated dignity with livelihood through a decentralised, women-led sanitary napkin distribution system:

  • Community women trained as micro-entrepreneurs
  • Affordable access to hygiene products in underserved areas
  • Measurable reduction in stigma and improved health practices
  • Increased acceptance at the household level, including male engagement

"Period is a matter of dignity, not stigma"

— has translated into both social normalisation and economic inclusion.

Achievements & Recognition

  • Bharat Excellence Award (2012)
  • HT Awards Nominee (2013)
  • Spirit of Humanity Award (2017)
  • International Women Recognition Award (2018)
  • National Women Excellence Award India 2021
  • Certificate in Public Policy from IMPRI - Young Women Fellowship in Public Policy 2025
  • She Leads - UN Women Fellow 2026

Crisis Leadership & System Support

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Survival

COVID-19 Response

Distribution of ration kits and emergency services for marginalized families

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Access

Welfare Navigation

Helping families navigate healthcare systems and public welfare schemes.

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Sanitary Pads Distributed

Supported by 2,000+ community workshops and sessions promoting health and dignity.

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Health Rights

Strengthening the confidence of women to discuss health rights independently

Voices from the Community

Real stories of impact — in their own words

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Shift in Attitudes

"Because of Jyoti Ma'am's efforts, toilets were constructed in our school. Earlier, nearly 250 students and teachers faced great difficulty due to the lack of basic sanitation facilities. Today, our students study in a healthier and more dignified environment, and they are truly happy."

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Ms. Lalita Devi
Principal, Government Primary School
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Crisis Response

"During the difficult days of COVID, Jyoti Didi stood with our community. She helped families with essentials and ensured women and girls received sanitary pads and support."

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Mrs. Roshni
Community Women
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Livelihood Integration

"Jyoti Didi does not just come once. She keeps coming back and working with the communities. That is why people trust her. Women smile with her. She listens to our problems and helps us find solutions. Because of her guidance, our daughters continue their education."

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Mrs. Sunita
Community Women
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Youth Empowerment

"Jyoti Didi comes to our community and speaks with women about our health, education, and growth. She encourages us to learn skills, stay healthy, and live with dignity. Listening to her gives us strength and confidence."

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Ms. Anjali
Community Youth