Period equity.
Price equality.
Girl empowerment.

My Mission

Fight to end period poverty and eliminate unfair pricing

Awareness

Conduct events to break the stigma around periods

Join Our Movement

Volunteer, donate, or spread the word, your voice helps

About Me

My name is Saanvi Devabhakthuni

My journey into menstrual equity advocacy began after visiting women's shelters in India and witnessing firsthand the lack of access to menstrual products and the stigma surrounding menstruation.

I founded Project From Me, To You, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to providing menstrual products to underserved communities while promoting education and awareness about menstrual health. I have worked to address both the practical and social barriers surrounding menstruation.

Beyond advocacy, I am passionate about healthcare, research, and public health. My experiences include conducting independent research, participating in a cancer research internship at Fox Chase Cancer Center, and shadowing physicians across multiple hospital departments.

I believe that real change happens when awareness leads to action—and that every conversation about menstrual health helps create a more equitable future.

Connect With Me

MISSION

Pink Tax Project gives free period products to girls who need them and stop unfair taxes on these supplies. We use education to stop the shame around periods so that every girl can stay healthy and confident.

Leadership

I founded Project From Me, To You to help women who struggle to afford menstrual products and to reduce the stigma around periods. I lead fundraising efforts, work with local shelters, and organize volunteers to support this cause.

My goal is to create real change through education, advocacy, and policy reform—not donations alone.

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Research

1 / Research on Virtual Reality Therapy

My interest in healthcare goes beyond advocacy. I conducted independent research, under J. Kathy Xie, Clinical Psychology PhD candidate at Duke University. I focused on how virtual reality therapy can help reduce anxiety in adolescent patients before surgery. Through this project, I reviewed scientific literature, wrote a literature review, and developed a research methodology. This experience helped me build a stronger foundation in healthcare research and patient-centered care.

2 / Research on Menstrual Product Safety & Women's Health

As part of my interest in women’s health and public health, I am conducting research on the ingredients commonly found in menstrual products and their potential impact on health. This project explores the chemicals and materials used in standard sanitary products, examines current scientific literature on product safety, and investigates how ingredient transparency affects consumer awareness. Through this research, I hope to better understand the connection between menstrual health, product accessibility, and informed healthcare decisions while advocating for safer and more transparent menstrual products.

Research Professor is Dr. Katie Wilwohl, Ph.D., Instructional Professor, University of Mississippi.

Medical Experience

Teen Research Internship — Fox Chase Cancer Center

I designed experiments using fruit flies to study how diet and environmental stressors affect health. I also shared my findings through a recorded presentation and blog post, while learning from physicians, researchers, and medical professionals about internal medicine and biology.

Women’s Health & Sustainability Intern — Ecowits

My research internship connects women’s health, public health, and sustainability. I research period poverty, menstrual stigma, and sustainable menstrual products while creating educational content and outreach campaigns.

Medical Shadowing — Dr. Matthew Kane, Endocrinologist

I shadowed an endocrinologist and observed how hormonal conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, and other endocrine diseases are diagnosed and managed. Gained insight into long-term patient care and the role endocrinology plays in improving overall health.

Clinical Observer — Reading Hospital

I shadowed 50+ hours at Reading Hospital, rotating through trauma, cardiac, skin health, and obstetrics departments. This experience helped me learn more about patient care, different medical specialties, and the daily work of healthcare professionals.

Medical Intern — Resolution Life US

I served as Marketing VP through the Junior Achievement Program with Resolution Life US, where I helped promote a first aid kit designed for young children. I managed marketing strategies, sales pitches, and promotional efforts to support medical education and health awareness for kids.