United Way of Mumbai

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About Me

I am Sunanda Gavali, a passionate advocate for Reproductive Health and Social welfare. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from Tilak Vidyapeeth, Pune, and currently serve as the Program Officer at FPA India Thane District Project. Coming from the small village of Paygaon in Bhiwandi, my journey with FPA India has been transformative, allowing me to enhance my knowledge, skills, and education. Throughout my career, I have been honored with several awards for my contributions to community health initiatives, including the Zila Parishad Puruskar (1990), Samajsevak Puruskar by Chatrapati Shivaji Mandal (2007), and the IPPF Governing Council Award (2013). My dedication to public health also earned me the title of Special Executive Officer for Thane District from 2013 to 2018. I am deeply committed to FPA India's mission and look forward to continuing my work in promoting health and well-being across the Thane district.

Appeal

Cervical cancer is the 2 nd leading cause of cancer deaths in women aged 15 to 44 years in India. The Human Papilloma virus (HPV) is the cause of almost all cases of cervical cancer.

Despite cervical cancer being largely preventable with timely vaccination against HPV and regular screening, many remain unaware of these life-saving measures. The high occurrence of cervical cancer and related deaths in India is attributed to low literacy, poor screening, low awareness, social inequality, stigma, and poverty.

FPA India leveraged the TMM 2024 platform to launch an impactful campaign titled, " Race to Erase Cervical Cancer" . We continue this fight against cervical cancer in association with TMM 2025, with renewed urgency and commitment, accelerating our efforts to eradicate cervical cancer in India. Building on last year’s work, we are intensifying our efforts to extend our reach and ensure that more people benefit from essential prevention and treatment services.

With your support, we will:

1. Raise Awareness: Educate communities about cervical cancer and its preventability.

2. Promote HPV Vaccination: Reduce vaccine hesitancy, support costs towards buying and provisioning of HPV vaccination.

3. Enhance Screening: Conduct cervical cancer screenings along with treatment and referrals for continuum of care, as indicated

Your donation will make a powerful impact. Help us protect lives and secure futures. Act now to be part of this crucial mission!

Join us in this critical mission to eradicate cervical cancer!!