New Startup of the year - Nominees
Vriksh - Made For Her
About - Vriksh - Made For Her
At VRIKSH, we don't just believe in providing women with superior hygiene products; we believe in empowering women at every step of our journey. As a post HPV survivor, I understand the importance of support, resilience, and the incredible strength that women possess and My main motive for starting this business is to ensure that no other girl should endure the physical and mental pain that I went through. That's why, at Vriksh, we go beyond merely creating exceptional sanitary napkins. We actively include women and survivors in our workforce, forming a complete women-led team. This commitment to 'Complete Women Team' is our way of championing women empowerment and providing opportunities for survivors to thrive. Our sanitary napkins are a blend of eight essential herbs: Aloe, Turmeric, Neem, Triphala, Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides), Kadukkai (Terminalia chebula ), Fenugreek, and Basil. These herbs have been carefully selected for their remarkable properties, and their infusion into our pads ensures that every woman experiences not just comfort but also enhanced well-being. What sets Vriksh apart is our unwavering commitment to quality and sustainability. Our pads are not just organic; they are 100% cotton, handmade with love, sterilized to perfection, and biodegradable, making them a responsible choice for both your body and the environment. Our team embodies the spirit of resilience, determination, and hope. We understand the unique challenges that women face, and it's our mission to create a safe and nurturing environment where every woman can flourish, both personally and professionally. we getting nominated for 'New Startup of the Year,' for not just recognizing a brand; but for endorsing a movement—one that seeks to uplift women, break barriers, and redefine success on our own terms. With your support, we can continue to grow, inspire, and pave the way for a brighter future for women worldwide. Thank you for considering us for this prestigious nomination, and let's continue to champion women's health, sustainability, and empowerment together." #Vriksh #CompleteWomenTeam #WomenEmpowerment #StartupOfYear #EmpowerWomen
DR. MAMMA
About - DR. MAMMA
Dr. Mamma Revolutionizes Pregnancy Care with Sustainable Ayurvedic Concept Store Dr. Shani Hafees, an Ayurvedic doctor based in Dubai, has launched Dr. Mamma, the first-ever online Ayurvedic concept store for pregnant women and new mothers on UAE MOTHER'S DAY - March 21st 2023. The brand aims to provide holistic wellness to women during pregnancy and the post-natal period by offering a sustainable Ayurvedic pregnancy care range. The brand's mission is to revive Ayurvedic maternity care through its online concept store and become one of the most globally recognized ones. Dr. Mamma's product range includes GOTS CERTIFIED Organic Herbal Dyed kaftans, Ecoprinted Stoles, Yoga mats dyed with medicinal herbs, Yoga wears, Organic beauty & skincare products. Ayurvastra, our herbal dyed wellness clothing imparts therapeutic qualities to the skin during the most sensitive period of pregnancy. The organic natural fibres are hand-picked from organic-certified farms and carefully dyed with Ayurvedic herbs to produce different hues of colour. Herbal dyes are derived from diverse parts of plants, including seeds, roots, barks, stems, and leaves. The dyed yarn is then hand-spun and hand-woven by skilled Indian women artisans. In addition to solid-colored fabric, Dr. Mamma uses distinctive cloth-printing techniques such as itajime shibori to create different design patterns on the fabric. Dr. Mamma has made an effort to incorporate maximum female artisans and workers as well as people of determination, to support them and make them believe that they are capable of contributing to society and the economy. Dr. Mamma's founder, Dr. Shani Hafees, came up with the idea for the brand during her own pregnancy. She experienced a hypersensitive skin during pregnancy and found that natural dyed organic apparals helped to reduce these irritations. She started exploring the benefits of Ayurveda and started to revive the ancient system of Ayurvastra, which involves ayurvedic medicines and natural fabrics to create therapeutic clothing. Dr. Mamma's Ayurvedic pregnancy care range aims to maintain the balance between mind, body, spirit, and the environment. According to Ayurveda, the mind, body, consciousness, and environment are interconnected and interdependent aspects of a person's well-being. When they are in balance, a person is said to have optimal health and wellness. We have taken utmost care to follow environmentally friendly and sustainable production method. We can say this initiative is also a humble contribution towards the year of sustainability of the UAE government. With the launch of its online store, Dr. Mamma aims to reach out to women all around the world and provide them with a holistic wellness experience during pregnancy and the post-natal period. We are extremely proud to become the recepient of prestigious Beauty Shortlist - Mama and Baby Award 2023 for the ‘BEST MATERNITY WEAR ’. We are featured in Middle East Health Journal , Uae Daily Journal , Green EarthNews, Sustainable Earth Reporter etc
