Women and Children

30th August 2024: Lumina Datamatics, a leading provider of content services, retail support services, and technology solutions, is thrilled to announce a partnership with The Laxmi Foundation, an NGO dedicated to the comprehensive rehabilitation of acid attack survivors. This collaboration aims to support educational initiatives for survivors and their children, providing them with essential resources to rebuild their lives. The Laxmi Foundation has been instrumental in offering a range of support services, including medical, legal, and educational assistance to survivors of acid attacks. The organization also works tirelessly to raise awareness about the prevalence of such attacks and advocates for stricter laws to prevent them. “We are excited to announce our partnership with Lumina Datamatics, who will be collaborating with

30th August 2024: United Way Bengaluru (UWBe) as a part of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE& L), the Government of Karnataka’s Samatva initiative signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the department. This partnership aims to enhance the education landscape in peri-urban and rural areas across the state, with a particular focus on strengthening government schools. Under the initiative called Samatva, the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE& L), the Government of Karnataka, envisions strengthening and transforming government schools into model institutions. These Karnataka Model Schools have been conceptualized to provide quality education to students from Lower KG (LKG) to Pre-University College (PUC) levels, all within a single campus. With upgraded infrastructure, facilities, and learning initiatives,

28TH August 2024: Demonstrating its commitment to corporate social responsibility, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced that it has been honored with the prestigious CSR Times Award 2024 under the ‘Swachh Bharat’ category. This recognition was awarded for TKM’s significant contributions to improving sanitation, health, and hygiene through its ABCD (a behavioral change demonstration) activity in Raichur, an aspirational district in Karnataka identified by NITI Aayog. The award ceremony took place at the Darbar Hall, Raj Bhawan, Goa. The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including the Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Pramod Sawant, who served as the Chief Guest, along with Guests of Honor such as Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Hon’ble Minister of State for Power and New and

14 August 2024: Bikano, the beloved packaged foods brand from Bikanervala Foods Pvt Ltd, celebrated Raksha Bandhan on Monday with underprivileged children at Maika Sweet Home Orphanage, located in Najafgarh and Narela, New Delhi. This heartwarming event marks the third consecutive year that Bikano has chosen to share the festive joy with children from the NGO, reaffirming its commitment to social responsibility and community engagement. Inspired by the smiles and happiness of the children, Bikano has made it a tradition to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with them. Manish Aggarwal, Director of Bikano, Bikanervala Foods Pvt. Ltd., shared his thoughts on the initiative: “We have always believed in the power of sharing happiness and joy with others. Witnessing the smiles and happiness

11th August 2024: FUJIFILM India, the leading company in Healthcare, Imaging, Electronics & Business Innovation, embarked on the “Rooting for a Greener Tomorrow” Tree Plantation Initiative to combat the adverse effect of climate change and do its bit for society with their recent CSR initiative. The initiative towards the environment is deeply rooted in pursuing its Group Purpose of “Giving Our World More Smiles.” This initiative is instrumental in marching towards the Sustainable Value Plan 2030 of FUJIFILM Group wherein the activity took place at the Government School, Jajru covering approximately 44,000 sq. feet of land. Backed by a delegation of 50 volunteers from FUJIFILM India’s head office, the activity witnessed enthusiastic participation from the school staff and the students.

5th August 2024: In a significant step towards combating childhood malnutrition and fostering a healthier India, Amway India, one of the leading companies supporting health and wellbeing, announces the expansion of its distinguished ‘Power of 5’ program to Lucknow in partnership with ChildFund India. After positively impacting lakhs of lives in Haryana, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai, the program now extends its reach to Lucknow. As part of Amway’s steadfast commitment to enhancing health and well-being, this initiative targets children, mothers, and caregivers with effective nutrition education and interventions. Through this program, Amway India strives not only to improve individual lives but to build a foundation for healthier families and communities, fully aligning with the company’s vision of helping people live

31st July 2024: SmartSoC Hope Foundation, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of SmartSoC, announces the successful launch of “Project Apthbhandav.” Under this initiative, a blood donation camp was organized recently in partnership with the Sushrutha Voluntary Blood Centre. The event took place at SmartSoC’s corporate office in Whitefield, Bengaluru. The “Project Apthbhandav Drive” received an overwhelming response, with generous donors contributing over 58 units of blood. This initiative underscores SmartSoC’s commitment to community welfare and life-saving causes. The collected blood will aid in critical medical treatments and emergencies, highlighting the importance of community participation in healthcare initiatives. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the donors for their generosity and commitment to saving lives,” said Bharath Desareddy, CEO of

30th July 2024: Women play a pivotal role in India’s economy, yet they lead only 13.7% of enterprises despite comprising 66% of the population. This indicates persistent barriers despite their significant contributions. To address the formidable challenges faced by marginalized women, Amway India, a leading company supporting Health and Wellbeing, in collaboration with the Yellow Bag Foundation, expands its transformative Project Nari Shakti – Women Livelihood Program – to Madurai in Tamil Nadu. This initiative aims to uplift the lives of underprivileged women by providing them with essential vocational skills, entrepreneurship training, and health and wellbeing education. This holistic approach empowers them to achieve socio-economic independence, make informed health choices, and foster personal growth. By promoting women’s empowerment, Amway India

26 July 2024: Godrej & Boyce, part of the Godrej Enterprises Group, which has a diverse presence in consumer and industrial businesses ranging from aerospace and consumer durables to energy and sustainable construction solutions, announced Phase 5 of its Magical Mangroves campaign in association with WWF India on The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangroves Ecosystem. Launched in 2020, the initiative has onboarded 190 volunteers and empowered 34,630 people across 7 states through over 460 webinars, on-ground initiatives, and social media campaigns. This effort highlights Godrej & Boyce’s commitment to environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation. The organization has been conserving hundreds of acres of mangroves along the Vikhroli and Thane Creek coastlines in Mumbai for over 30 years.