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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

FUJIFILM India expands FUJIFILM India Model School initiative, bringing “More Smiles” in the new Academic Session

April 29, 2024

April 29th, 2024: FUJIFILM India, a leading company in healthcare, electronics, imaging, and business innovation, reaffirms its commitment to community development and education through the extension of the FUJIFILM India Model School Program. Expanding upon the impactful strides made during its CSR endeavours in FY-22, which breathed new life into three schools in MG Road, Gurugram, and Jajru, Faridabad, FUJIFILM India continues in its mission to broaden educational opportunities for less privileged children. This initiative stands true to the brand’s group philosophy of “Giving Our World More Smiles.”. Last year, FUJIFILM India undertook a transformative initiative by revitalizing three government schools in Haryana. FUJIFILM India refurbished and remodelled the Government Primary School located in the heart of Sushant Lok, Gurugram,

Mortein celebrates World Malaria Day 2024 with intensified efforts to Make Bareilly Malaria-Free

April 25, 2024

April 25, 2024: On World Malaria Day, Mortein, in collaboration with Prayatna, announced the launch of a school malaria curriculum and a unique mosquito sculpture public installation in Bareilly as part of its Mission Zero Malaria program. To educate the community on malaria prevention, Mortein Mission Zero Malaria joined forces with renowned artist Dr. Bibhuti Adhikary to create a striking public installation dedicated to raising awareness about mosquito-borne diseases, particularly malaria.Malaria remains a significant public health challenge, particularly in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India, where Bareilly district alone accounted for a high percentage of the state’s malaria cases, conceiving the urgent need for targeted interventions. Gaurav Jain, Executive Vice President, Reckitt South Asia, said, “The elimination of malaria

‘Asset Deals’ Joins Forces with ‘Earth Saviour Foundation’ to Empower Underprivileged Communities

April 23, 2024

April 23rd, 2024: Asset Deals, a Gurgaon-based consulting firm with almost 15 years of expertise in the Real Estate industry specialising in both commercial and residential properties, partners with Earth Saviour Foundation, a Gurgaon NGO committed to serving the underprivileged, providing them with a haven. In an exclusively fast-growing world, underprivileged people are often left behind in the rat race. Being physically disabled and insufficient of resources, they are either compelled to spend their lives on the streets resorting to beggary or loitering from door to door to earn their means of living. The Earth Saviour Foundation and Asset Deals work together for this noble cause. NGO provides shelter and assistance to underprivileged communities, which is supported by the monthly