WASH Programs

WASH PROGRAMS GALLERY

Divine Shakti Foundation is working to bring proper WASH facilities to schools, women’s centers and villages. DSF has also been inspired to take innovative approaches such as training women to become WASH entrepreneurs and build sanitation facilities for their communities, as improving WASH helps to address gender inequalities, improve education, improve health and overall wellbeing.

SPECIAL WORKSHOP ON MENSTRUAL HEALTH FOR SCHOOL GIRLS ON MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY, May 2023

डिवाइन शक्ति फाउंडेशन, परमार्थ निकेतन पिछले कई वर्षों से विद्यालयों और कम्यूनिटी स्तर पर माहवारी स्वास्थ्य और स्वच्छता के प्रति महिलाओं, किशोरियों और जनसाधारण को जागरूक करने हेतु विभिन्न स्तरों कर कार्य कर रहा है।…[Read more]

GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY CELEBRATED AT PARMARTH NIKETAN, October 2022

A: The 15th October is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives…[Read more]

CLEANLINESS DRIVE AT NEELKANTH TEMPLE, August 2022

Divine Shakti Foundation, the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, Harijan Sevak Sangh, and Parmarth Niketan organised a cleaning drive ‘Swachhta Abhiyaan’ on August 5th to clear the pile of plastic waste that was discarded by the Kanwaris…[Read more]

KANWAR MELA 2022, July 2022

For the safety, health, and well-being of the Kanwaris undertaking the sacred Kanwar yatra to Neelkanth, Parmarth Niketan – in collaboration with GIWA WaterSchools, DSF, Harijan Sevak Sangh Uttarakhand, and other like-minded organizations – extended myriad services and programmes inspired and blessed by HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji to be carried out by His devotees and sevaks…[Read more]

CLEAN WATER PROVIDED FOR KANWARIYAS, July 2022

As part of the programmes and initiatives instituted by Parmarth Niketan, the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance and the Divine Shakti Foundation to care for the Kanwariyas that come through Rishikesh for the Kanwar Yatra, water stations were installed at 8 points between Rishikesh and Neelkanth…[Read more]

MHM TRAINING OF TRAINERS COMPLETED AT PARMARTH NIKETAN, August 2019

A special five day Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Training of Trainers completed today at Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, jointly organised by the Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC), a United Nations membership organization that advocates for improved sanitation and hygiene for the most vulnerable and marginalized people around the world…[Read more]

ITS TIME FOR ACTION TOWARDS MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT: MHMDAY, May 2019

Menstrual Hygiene Day was filled with inspiring and incredible activities and initiatives when volunteers, pilgrims, devotees and Parmarth Rishikumars joined together to take part in the #RedDotChallenge sharing that #MenstruationMatters and #ItsTimeforAction…[Read more]

NOURISHMENT, SANITATION & INTERFAITH HARMONY SUMMIT IN BIJNOR, September 2018

A large summit was organised by the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance​ & Parmarth Niketan​ in Najibabad, Bijnor at the Gurukul International Academy where the theme was to address ending malnourishment, inspiring Swachh Bharat as a people’s movement, protecting the environment and working together, across faiths, to realise these goals.  President of DSF Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati​ji gave a powerful and riveting speech to catalyse the women, a majority of the audience, to come forward, work together and lead this movement.  [Read more]

WOMEN PLEDGE FOR SWACHH BHARAT AND EMPOWERMENT IN UTTAR PRADESH, December 2017

A unique celebration of the divine feminine and women’s critical role in the Swachh Bharat Mission took place in Vindhyachal, Uttar Pradesh recently. Tens of thousands of women from local village areas gathered with great excitement and enthusiasm for the Shakti Sammelan…[Read more]

GANDHIAN CONFERENCE, November 2017

The Summit had been meeting at Gandhi Ashram in Kingsway Camp, Delhi, to discuss, inspire and deliberate on pressing issues, with a foremost focus on the Swachh Bharat Mission, environmental protection and social upliftment…[Read more]

PUJYA SWAMIJI LEADS INTERFAITH DELEGATION ON BANEGA SWACHH INDIA – NDTV’S 12-HOUR CLEANATHON, October 2017

Pujya Swamiji led a diverse and beautiful delegation of GIWA’s interfaith leaders today on Banega Swachh India NDTV 12 hour Cleanathon anchored by Campaign Ambassador, the legendary Amitabh Bachchan and Mr Vikram Chandra, CEO NDTV. The theme was on Swachh Zameen, Swachh Hawa and Swachh Paani…[Read more]

HIMALAYA DIWAS: UTTARAKHAND SUSTAINABLE MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT, September 2017

On the occasion, Pujya Swamiji gave a riveting and uplifting speech on how each citizen and each state in the Himalayan Region can truly be the solution to the challenges facing one of the world’s largest water towers and oxygen banks- the Himalayas…[Read more]

STUDENTS TRAINED AS SANITATION AMBASSADORS, April 2017

Today, a beautiful WASH class was held in which students learned they can lead for Swachh Schools, Swachh Communities and a Swachh Bharat. After lively discussions with the GIWA team, the…[Read more]

WOMEN HEROES FOR A SWACHH BHARAT CONVERGE FOR WORLD WATER DAY, March 2017

Rishikesh—A unique World Water Day celebration at Parmarth Niketan today brought together and honoured Sanitation Ambassadors and Heroes from nearby villages and urban slums who have worked towards making their…[Read more]

SANITATION CONFERENCE IN ASSAM BEGINS WITH INTERFAITH PLEDGE, February 2017

Renowned faith leaders of the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA) inaugurated the two day Assam Sanitation Conference in Khanapara Field, Guwahati with the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Sarbananda Sonowallji and…[Read more]

WASH IN FAITH BOOKS PRESENTED TO HON’BLE PRESIDENT OF INDIA, January 2017

Hon’ble President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjeeji was presented the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance’s (GIWA) first edition of “WASH in Sikhism” and “WASH in Buddhism” books* recently by GIWA’s Co-Founder…[Read more]

WASH IN BUDDHISM PREVIEW WITH HH THE DALAI LAMA, January 2017

A wonderful coming together of Global Interfaith WASH Alliance’s interfaith leaders, led by Pujya Swamiji, Founder of the Divine Shakti Foundation, and HH the Dalai Lama took place at…[Read more]

INTERFAITH LEADERS GIVE KEYS TO CLEAN & GREEN INDIA TO STUDENTS, December 2016

Swachhta Ki Chabi (Keys to Clean India) Given to Swachhta Ambassadors (Ambassadors of Cleaniness) The Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, Ganga Action Parivar and Divine Shakti Foundation came together with interfaith…[Read more]

IT’S POSSIBLE TO END POVERTY SERVING MAYAKUND SLUM CHILDREN, October 2016

It’s possible to End Poverty when we celebrate and commit ourselves to putting an end to poverty every day. Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA)’s Secretary-General Dr. Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji grace…[Read more]

MARCH FOR PEACE AND WASH IN LADAKH, September 2016

The second day of the GIWA-UNICEF Worship for WASH (Sarva Dharma Swachhta Evam Sadbhavna Sankalp) Summit had the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance’s interfaith leaders and the Hon’ble Science & Technolog…[Read more]

PUPPET SHOW RAISES AWARENESS & CATALYZES BEHAVIOUR CHANGE, July 2016

As part of the Mela with a Message, Swachh Kanwad Mela intitiative, blessed, inspired and led by HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, carried out with the dedication of GIWA, GA…[Read more]

UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR LAYS FIRST BRICKS FOR GIRLS’ BIO-TOILETS, November 2015

Says HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, “Students Will Become Sanitation Ambassadors” East met West recently as United States Ambassador to India, Shri Richard Verma, laid the first bricks for a new…[Read more]

SAINTS INSPIRE MASSES FOR SWACHH KUMBHA MELA, September 2015

India’s foremost dharm gurus came together at the Kumbha Mela for a two day Swachh Kumbha event, which concluded on 3rd Sept with a large function at the Shri Jagannat…[Read more]

NASHIK KUMBHA MELA: SHANTI AUR KRANTI, September 2015

Bringing a Peaceful Revolution for WASH and Sanitation for All Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji’s visit to Nashik Kumbha Mela was truly remarkable and revolutionary. On the first night of Pujy…[Read more]

LAUNCH OF BANEGA SWACHH INDIA IN UTTAR PRADESH, August 2015

Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati, Co-founder of Global Interfaith WASH Alliance Interfaith and President of Parmarth Niketan (Rishikesh), graced the launch of Jagran Pehel and Reckitt and Benckiser’s new campaign entitled ” Banega Swachh India .” The initiative will bring health, hygiene and sanitation to 200 villages…[Read more]

LAUNCH OF BANEGA SWACHH INDIA IN BIHAR, August 2015

Pujya Swamiji, Co-founder of Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA) and President of Parmarth Niketan (Rishikesh), was cordially invited to be on the steering committee for Jagran Pehel and Reckitt and Benckiser’s new campaign entitled ‘Banega Swachh India.’ The initiative will bring health, hygiene and sanitation in 200 villages across Uttar Pradesh & Bihar…[Read more]

BUDDHIST HERITAGE FESTIVAL OF LADAKH FOCUSES ON WASH, August 2015

Here are the rest of the gorgeous pictures of Pujya Swamiji and Sadhvi Bhagawatiji’s visit to Ladakh for the week-long 4th International Festival of Buddhist Heritage of Ladakh, from 23-27t…[Read more]

“WOMEN FOR WASH” SUMMIT, November 2014

An ocean of renowned women leaders from different religions, countries, organisations, and fields came together today at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, on the banks of the holy Ganga to discuss and…[Read more]

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BIO-TOILETS AT LMS DEGREE COLLEGE, RISHIKESH, 2014

His Excellency Dr Aziz Qureshi, the Governor of Uttarakhand, graciously inaugurated the newly constructed 8-cubicle bio-digester toilet for girls at the LMS Inter-college in Rishikesh with HH Pujya Swami Chidanand…[Read more]

PROMOTING HANDWASHING IN SCHOOLS