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December 01, 2021, India: Games24x7, India’s largest online skill gaming platform, today announced that it will work towards the cause of child welfare in India. Towards this end, Games24x7 will make financial contributions and partner with some of the pre-eminent organizations working in this domain including Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation (KSCF), Hemkunt Foundation, Akshaya Patra Foundation and United Way of Bengaluru. Games24x7 has announced a total donation of INR 6 crore in the current fiscal, towards causes of child welfare that will include, protecting children from trafficking, facilitating education, distribution of nutrition kits and bridging the digital divide in education & training. These initiatives will benefit 15,000 children in shaping the progressive blueprint of their future. “The scourge of COVID-19

New Delhi, November 24, 2021: Though it is the responsibility of the government to take care of migrant workers, the contribution and role played by Non-Governmental Organizations like Good Samaritans India “deserves all appreciation” for coming forward to help them by providing food, water, and transportation during the “difficult time” of COVID-19 pandemic. From January 2021 till now, this NGO has successfully rescued 168 people out of which 74 migrants were reunited with their families. Some of these migrant workers were able to reunite with their families after 20 long years of separation. Mr. A.I. George Rakesh Babu, Founder; Good Samaritans India says that “We are planning to expand our reach throughout India to help more migrant workers. Starting to

New Delhi, November 25, 2021: Malaria No More (MNM) today hosted the ‘Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave’ which brought together healthcare experts to discuss and improve India’s strategy for malaria elimination. Malaria has been one of India’s long-standing public health problems. In India, Malaria threatens a population of around 1.26 billion and is responsible for an economic burden of about $1.9 billion. The honorable Prime Minister’s pledge to end malaria in India by 2030 has set in motion the country’s malaria elimination program. Accordingly, India launched its national strategic plan for malaria elimination in 2017, and the country has demonstrated tremendous progress by adhering to the plan. India is approaching the end of the Current National Strategic Plan and needs

Mumbai, Nov 23, 2021: In its endeavor to give back to society, ICICI Lombard, one of the leading non-life insurance companies in India, will offer support for the treatment of underprivileged individuals suffering from critical illness. With this initiative, ICICI Lombard will seek voluntary support in the form of donations from customers during policy purchases or renewal. ICICI Lombard will then match this donation from its CSR funds. The donation would be sought online, and the amount would be transferred to the organization, through an online payment platform developed through the company’s website. Customers will be able to add their valuable contribution while purchasing the complete health insurance (CHI) policy from the ICICI Lombard website. They will be able to

news updater/press release Pune, 20th November 2021:  WOTR, a Pune-based development organisation dedicated to poverty eradication through sustainable ecosystem-based adaptation, and IDH, the Sustainable Trade Initiative, along with other partners have launched the ECOBARI (Ecosystem-Based Adaptation for Resilient Income) collaborative. The new initiative is aimed at helping marginalized communities to increase their income while conserving local biodiversity, restoring, and managing their natural resources. The initiative aims to pool resources – human, material, and financial – to help communities become self-sufficient in the face of climate change. A virtual event to mark the launch saw participation from various dignitaries in the Government, international and national development organisations, the private sector, and institutions involved in studying Climate change. Elaborating on ECOBARI’s vision,

News Update/press release Mumbai 20th November, 2021: Safe and affordable housing is critical to breaking barriers to a better, healthier and more financially stable lives. To stress on addressing the underlying housing deficit and proposing recommendations for facilitating inclusive growth through innovative housing solutions, Habitat for Humanity India is organising the 8th edition of India Housing Forum on 23rd and 24th November 2021. Themed around ‘Reshaping Inclusive Growth Through Housing’ the two-day virtual conference will focus on building collaborations to impact affordable housing sector in India and contribute to the Government of India’s vision of ‘Housing for All’. It also aims to recognize and act on the importance of housing as a driver of inclusion, resilience and sustainability in human settlements, and promote leaders and