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Heatwaves in India: The Silent Crisis Impacting Our Children

June 1, 2024

Addressing the Extreme Weather Conditions as a Consequence of the Global Climate Crisis New Delhi, India – 31st May 2024: As India grapples with increasingly severe heatwaves, the nation’s most vulnerable population, its children, face significant health and developmental risks. Bal Raksha Bharat, a leading child rights organization, highlights the urgent need to address these extreme weather conditions, exacerbated by the global climate crisis. India has experienced unprecedented heatwaves this year, with temperatures touching 50°C in many regions of north India. These extreme heat conditions pose severe risks to children, including dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. Moreover, prolonged exposure to such high temperatures can lead to long-term health issues, affecting children’s physical and cognitive development. “As we face unprecedented sweltering

Rotary-led water conservation program ‘Partners for Water Access and Better Harvests in India’ awarded US $2 million to help farmers in India

May 29, 2024

May 29, 2024 — With limited irrigation facilities in India, many farmers are dependent on rainfall, leaving them vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Extreme weather events like droughts, floods, and storms affect soil fertility, crop yields and livestock production – all of which have led to reduced productivity and income for farmers. To improve water resource management and farming practices in India, a Rotary club-led initiative is making significant strides to help farmers improve their harvests, increase yields, and raise their incomes to help them enhance conditions for their families and create more resilient communities. Rotary members, experts and technical advisors will collaborate with local and national governments to strengthen farmers’ capacity at the community level in four

For ‘Hunger Free World’, Malabar Group initiates the program and distributes 51,000 nutritious food packets every day

May 28, 2024

28 May 2024: In the ongoing CSR program by Malabar Group, ‘Hunger Free World’ to provide nutritious meals daily to the needy, they will be expanding to cover more people and cities. At present, as many as 31,000 food packets are distributed under the ambitious program, which was initiated to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 2 and Zero Hunger. As part of scaling up to 51,000 packets, they will now be distributed. The expansion of the plan was officially flagged off by Adv. P.S Sreedharan Pillai, Honorable Governor of Goa, at the World Hunger Day observance event held on May 28 at Malabar Headquarters (MHQ). M P Ahammed, Malabar Group chairman, presided over the function. P T A Rahim,

SOIE and Kamakhya join hands to celebrate World Menstrual Day with an educational event and sustainable sanitary pads distribution

May 28, 2024

28th June 2024: With World Menstrual Day right around the corner, SOIE, a leading lingerie brand from Ginza Industries Ltd., in association with Kamakhya, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering women, hosted a menstrual hygiene educational event at its Surat Factory in Sachin. The event focused on raising awareness about menstrual hygiene and empowering women through informative and personalized sessions, along with the distribution of sustainable sanitary pads to a large chunk of their female workforce at the factory. The event featured informative sessions from Kamakhya’s experts, who provided valuable insights on menstrual hygiene and dispelled common myths, stigmas, and stereotypes surrounding menstruation. The informative session was followed by a Q&A segment, allowing women to engage directly with the experts.

The Whiteland Foundation has taken an important step by embracing a school for migrant children in Gurugram

May 20, 2024

20th May 2024: The Whiteland Foundation is proud to announce its first major step into the child education sector through the adoption of a school for underprivileged children in collaboration with the BG Foundation. This pioneering project, located in the Bhawani Enclave area of Gurugram, aims to provide non-formal education to children of migrant workers who are not currently enrolled in formal schools. The initiative was officially inaugurated by Ms. Priyanka Sardana and Ms. Karishma Kaul Babbar, Trustees of Whiteland Foundation, along with other members. The project in Bhawani Enclave near Basai, Gurugram, focuses on children between the ages of 6 to 14 years who are not enrolled in formal schooling. The program offers Non-Formal Education (NFE) to 150 children,

Greenpeace India’s dramatic Ice Sculpture activity symbolises heatwave disasters unfolding across India

May 20, 2024

May 20, 2024: Greenpeace India unveiled a stunning ice sculpture at the Select City Mall, Saket, that gradually melted under the hot Delhi sun, sending out a strong message on the impact of heat waves across the country. The 8-foot-tall ice sculpture, depicting a woman with a child and a dog, represents some of the most marginalised communities vulnerable to heatwaves and other extreme weather phenomena. Onlookers witnessed the melting ice sculpture conveying a strong message: Act Before We Melt Away. Through this activity, Greenpeace India is demanding that the National Disaster Management Authority declare heatwaves as a notified national disaster, allowing it adequate funding and policies that can help build the resilience of the communities in the face of

Sunteck Realty invests in change, promotes healthier communities, and creates awareness on menstrual health and wellbeing

May 17, 2024

17th May 2024: Sunteck Realty renowned for its commitment to excellence and sustainability, empowered 1,000 adolescent girls promoting menstrual health awareness at various municipal schools. Mentoring menstrual health care and hygiene can help women and girls from underprivileged backgrounds continue their education, maintain their health, and preserve their dignity. The National Family Health Survey (2020-21) highlights that over 30% of women in India aged 15 to 24 do not use hygienic methods of protection during their menstrual cycles. An alarming estimate suggests that each year, 20% of girls in India discontinue their education due to a lack of access to quality menstrual products. Additionally, 40% of girls are reported to miss school days during their periods, a situation exacerbated by

On the prestigious occasion of International Nurse Day, HDFC Bank Parivartan salutes the trailblazing young women in India’s healthcare workforce

May 13, 2024

13th May, 2024: HDFC Bank Parivartan share’s the powerful stories of transformation that are helping in shaping the next generation of India’s healthcare workforce. While growing at around 22% CAGR, India’s healthcare sector continues to face shortages of trained medical professionals, especially nurses. An estimate by Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics and Policy (CDDEP) in the US suggests that India faces a shortage of 2 million nurses, ranking 75 out of 133 countries in nurse density. Jharkhand particularly lacks nurses compared to other states. HDFC Bank Parivartan has supported three Nursing Kaushal Colleges in partnership with PanIIT Alumni Reach for India Foundation in Jharkhand. Nursing Kaushal College, an autonomous ITI/ANM Nursing Model, was specifically designed to serve marginalized youth, including

To showcase commitment to sustainability and community engagement, Honasa Consumers releases its first-ever social impact report

May 8, 2024

8 May 2024: Honasa Consumer Limited, a prominent player in India’s beauty and personal care industry, has unveiled its inaugural impact report titled ‘Driven By Purpose’. This comprehensive report, evaluated by Aspire Impact Ratings Pvt. Ltd., underscores the company’s steadfast dedication to social and environmental causes while emphasizing its commitment to responsible governance. Through a diverse array of purpose-driven brands, Honasa endeavors to foster a sustainable future by seamlessly integrating environmentally conscious practices and socially impactful initiatives into its operations. The report meticulously outlines the substantial impacts of various purpose-driven endeavors, spanning economic development, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment. These initiatives have sparked positive transformations across 14 states and 2 Union Territories in India, promoting sustainable growth and delivering transformative

‘Data Patterns’ champions the construction of schools for children with special needs

May 7, 2024

May 7, 2024: Data Patterns (India) Limited, a leading vertically integrated Defence and Aerospace electronics solution provider catering to the indigenously developed defence products industry, has supported the construction of a new building for Jayam Special School. The school would cater to children with Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Disability, slow learning and Learning Disability. This contribution stems from their enduring commitment to the community. The new building of Jayam Special School was inaugurated at Ayapakkam, Chennai by Mrs. Rekha Murthy Rangarajan, the esteemed Promoter and Whole-time Director of Data Patterns (India) Limited. The company has contributed Rs. 29 Lakhs for the construction of four classrooms in the new building. This generous contribution has facilitated a play area, hydrotherapy facility, lift for