This Independence Day, Boys and Machines

 This Independence Day, Boys and Machines #MakeAWish come true

Boys and Machines, a premier dealership specialising in pre-owned luxury cars in association with Chintan Environmental Research and Action Group launched their #MakeAWish video campaign across social media to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India's Independence, with a difference.
Watch the brand film here

The Boys and Machines team decided to make the dreams of some of India’s young kids come alive. On the eve of Independence Day, they invited 10 teenagers from Chintan Environmental Research and Action Group, to enjoy a special Ferrari joyride at the Buddh Circuit, Delhi-NCR. The NGO supports livelihoods and fights poverty, as a tool that empowers women and children.

To add an element of surprise, Boys and Machines also invited the King of Pop, Daler Mehndi as the guest of honour at the event and the youngsters were excited to meet him. The singer, along with Siddharth Chaturvedi, founder and MD of Boys and Machines, took the teens for a fun drive in the Ferrari. They also interacted with the kids on all things cars, their future aspirations and more.  

 

Talking about the thought behind this initiative, Mr. Siddharth Chaturvedi, Founder & Managing Director, Boys and Machines shared, “We wanted to commemorate Independence Day by fulfilling a simple wish these kids had. I believe even the smallest of gestures can bring a smile to someone’s face. Through this activity, we wanted to encourage people to take the pledge of making someone else's wish come true, in whatever way they can. The occasion was also energised by the presence of Daler Paaji, who is an inspiration to all young people. His presence has been extremely encouraging.”

Daler Mehndi said, “I am delighted to be part of this campaign by Boys and Machines. Just the very thought of spending a day with these kids and bringing a smile to their faces was what made me associate with it. This is indeed a noble gesture on the part of Siddharth and team to spend this Independence Day with them. And, I wish these kids all the success and luck and may their aspirations come true.”

Ikjot Singh Bhasin, a motorsport catalyst, Times award jury member, and superbike consultant  was a key part of the event. He also actively engaged with the children and encouraged them to participate in motor sports from an early age.

Boys and Machines was founded in 2020. It currently has a presence in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Kolkata. The company exclusively buys and retails luxury cars. Its portfolio includes cars from some of the most sought-after automotive brands like Ferrari, Bentley, Porsche, Mercedes, Audi, Lamborghini and BMW.

With demand for pre-owned sports cars only growing, the company is focussed on growing its presence across India and beyond the traditional sports car markets of Mumbai and New Delhi. Its aim is to expand its network to eight cities by the end of 2021. 

Tinder Launches Dedicated Safety Center in

 Tinder Launches Dedicated Safety Center in India

 The Safety Center centralizes dating safety tips within the app and will offer resources in partnership with local NGOs relevant to the well-being of members.    

Tinder today announced the launch of a comprehensive in-app Safety Center in India. Built by Tinder’s dedicated Trust & Safety team, this robust feature will give members easy access to tools relevant to their well-being while using the platform. As an evolving section of the app, content in the Safety Center will continually be reviewed and updated as needed. Topics will include the latest guidance for dating safely and offer educational resources –as well as list local NGOs and hotlines offering support– such as National Commission for Women, Pink Legal, Umang LBT Support Group, One Future Collective and The Humsafar Trust.

“Every day, millions of our members trust us to introduce them to new people, and we’re committed to building safety features that meet the needs of today’s online dating communities,” said Bernadette Morgan, Director, Trust & Safety Product at Tinder. “I’m proud to announce the availability of this feature in India. For us, it represents an important step in driving our safety work forward at an unmatched scale in the market.”

 

The goal of each local Safety Center is to centralize safety-related resources and provide avenues of support that connect members in need with relevant experts. The Safety Center will be available at members’ fingertips via the app’s main menu and any time members chat with potential matches.

The launch of the Safety Center in India builds on Tinder’s commitment to making the platform a trusted and safe space for everyone who joins. Over the past several years, Tinder has worked closely with the Match Group Advisory Council (MGAC) as well as NGOs to continue building features and processes to keep members safer. Recently, Tracey Breeden, was appointed Head of Safety and Social Advocacy to lead and help support these efforts across Match Group’s portfolio.

How to get there:

To access the Safety Centre, open Tinder > tap the profile icon > select Safety.

Raymond Pledges To Donate A Million Garments

 Raymond Pledges To Donate A Million Garments 

To Lesser Privileged Sections Of The Society

~Raymond in association with Goonj extends ‘Look Good, Do Good’
initiative both online and offline across India~

India’s leading fabric and apparel manufacturer and retailer, Raymond launched its social initiative in association with Goonj known as ‘Look good, do good’. This one of its kind garment exchange program focusing on ‘dignity of work’ will be rolled out in Raymond stores across 600+ towns across India as well as online on www.myraymond.com. Due to the ongoing pandemic, consumers can also book an appointment to get their old clothes picked up and avail tailoring service appointment through Raymond Home Assist, which enables them to get their shirts and trousers tailored in the comfort of their home or book an appointment at the store.

Anyone can donate their old garments and avail free tailoring services for Raymond fabrics or gift vouchers that can be redeemed online or through any of the participating Raymond stores for Raymond Ready to wear. Additionally consumers who seek personalization can also redeem the voucher at Raymond Made to Measure stores.

Celebrating this unique initiative, S. Ganeshkumar, COO- Lifestyle Business, Raymond Ltd. said, “At Raymond, we believe that initiative is even more significant amidst the pandemic. The aim is to encourage consumers to do their bit of helping the less privileged while looking good. Through this initiative, we aim to reach a large number of customers and encourage them to participate in this garment exchange program and contribute by donating their old clothes. With an exchange of 1.5 Lakh garments and a redemption rate of 73% seen last year, we are certain that this year will see a great success rate as well.”  

Raymond has pledged to donate over a million garments through Goonj – an NGO that utilizes urban discard as a tool to alleviate poverty and enhance the dignity of the underprivileged people of the world. This social initiative will give much needed impetus to the Tailoring community that was adversely impacted due to the onset of Covid.

FICCI FLO hosts a talk on Turmeric

 FICCI FLO hosts a talk on Turmeric- the Magic Spice on 9^th July at 4.00 PM

 

FICCI FLO’s Chennai Chapter hosts a talk about Turmeric-The Magical Spice on 9^th July at 4.00 PM with speakers Arun Balakrishnan, Chief Innovation Officer of OmniActives Health Technologies and Mr. Pratik Sudha Murali, Founder and Managing Trustee of Sahagamana Foundation – an NGO to save the cultural heritage, art, history and literature.

The talk would be focusing on the benefits of the magical and healthy spice ‘Turmeric’. The event will be held live on Facebook and Zoom

 

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ficciflochennai/

Date: 9^th July 2021, Friday

Time: 4.00 PM

 

Tata Tea’s latest Jaago Re initiative urges people to lend a

                Tata Tea’s latest Jaago Re initiative urges people to lend a helping hand to support staff in their COVID-19 vaccination journey

Iss Baar #SabKeLiye #JaagoRe aimed at inspiring people to assist unsung heroes in getting vaccinated

Tata Tea launched its latest edition of #JaagoRe, Iss Baar #SabKeLiye #JaagoRe with an aim to spread awareness on a cause which is the need of the hour in the current state of Pandemic – urging people to lend a helping hand to those who have been a helping hand in their daily life.

Taking an extension from last year’s initiative Iss Baar #BadonKeLiye #JaagoRe, Iss Baar #SabKeLiye #JaagoRe aims to sensitize people and urge them to help those who may need support in their Covid-19 vaccination journey. The initiative calls on individuals to come forward and offer assistance to everyday workers like maids, drivers, security guards and gardeners who may not have access to the right resources, platforms to register for their vaccination or may have limited access to knowledge on vaccination.

At present people may be facing various challenges in their vaccination attempt, including lack of awareness, Covid19-related misconceptions, digital divide, technology, and language barriers. Iss Baar #SabKeLiye #JaagoRe is hopeful of addressing some of these by aiming to spread awareness and facilitating change. The initiative will involve:

·         Spreading awareness and inspiring others to help their support staff and people around them to get vaccinated through digital outreach and leveraging authentic influencers on Social media.

·         Facilitating information, which involves a dedicated microsite offering vaccination-related information, resources, and support tips

·         Tying up with volunteer groups and NGOs to help the less privileged in their vaccination journey.

Over the years, Tata Tea’s #JaagoRe initiative has become a clarion call for social awakening, with the brand and platform inspiring and facilitating genuine changes for a better society.

Commenting on the initiative, Puneet Das, President - Packaged Beverages (India & South Asia), said, “JaagoRe has always been instrumental in addressing large social issues collectively by spreading awareness and inspiring people to take action. This time, we are focused on protecting those who help us every day by assisting them in their vaccination efforts. The initiative will involve spreading awareness on the need to vaccinate, education and relevant tips, association with community partners to motivate people and finally take a pledge to encourage others to take similar action. Through this initiative, we are aiming to do our bit in supplementing the country in its vaccination drive because we believe that no one is safe till everyone is safe.”

As has been the success of the previous editions of Jaago Re, Iss Baar #SabKeLiye #JaagoRe aims to be a catalyst platform to complement the ongoing efforts of the administration, to attain the ‘Vaccination for all’ goal.

Log on to https://www.jaagore.com/issbaarsabkeliye to know more on guidelines to extend help and to pledge your support.

JICA undertakes PAN India study to understand the

 JICA undertakes PAN India study to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)

 

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and V-shesh Learning Services Private Limited have undertaken a pan-India study to comprehend the “Impact of COVID-19 on people with disabilities” in India in the first quarter of the current year 2021. The focus of this study was to determine and assess the medium to long term effects of COVID-19 on the lives of Persons with Disabilities. The pandemic has put immense burden on the government delivery system, as Governments, DPOs and NGOs have encountered significant challenges to provide aid, relief materials, and assistance to Persons with Disabilities across India. These impediments were most prominent in areas pertaining to education, training, jobs, and daily living. Through the inputs from this research, JICA aims to establish appropriate development plans in response to emergency circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

The study focuses on three key points, (i) Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), (ii) Response to the pandemic for PWDs by Government (Central and State) and, (iii) Recommendations for JICA’s COVID-19 response support programs specifically targeting PWDs.

Covid-19 has had many detrimental impacts on the lives of Persons with Disabilities. A total of four major impacts were identified during the study: Daily Living, Education, access to Healthcare facilities and Livelihood. In trying to maintain social distance, they often had isolate from their families which led to feelings of loneliness and confusion. People with disabilities depend majorly on care giving support, 64.8% of the respondents reported facing severe challenges in accessing care giving services due to fear of infection and limited transport. Accessibility to online learning proved to be another challenge due to absence of smartphone or laptop. 

Even when online education did take place, 70% respondents mentioned that the overall learning experience was not at all effective. Students with disabilities in higher education institutions faced incremental challenges without additional faculty time, student volunteers, scribes etc. Amidst the pandemic, Persons with Disabilities have often been unable to seek healthcare services and a shocking 47.4% of respondents were amongst those. Shortage of medical products, problems with supply chains and transportation further added to their distress and 25.85% respondents faced reduced or no access to prescribed medicines. Loss of livelihood and a steady source of income has affected many persons with disabilities, 13.4% of the respondents lost their jobs during the pandemic and among those who continued jobs 64.8% mentioned facing obstacles at work due to inaccessibility and social inclusion. A lack of digital connect affected those in rural areas far more as they lost access to skilling and training opportunities.  People with lesser known disabilities faced inconveniences with access to critical care due to COVID-19 protocol.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Katsuo Matsumoto, Chief Representative, JICA India said, “COVID-19 has had a detrimental effect on India's underprivileged and marginalized communities. JICA aspires to be a pillar of support in the face of adversity, such as the current pandemic. The intensity and impact of COVID-19 on the PWDs has been far more severe as compared to their non-disabled peers, especially in areas like daily living, education, health, and livelihood. JICA aims to create support programmes particularly to help and assist PWDs”

The study has helped JICA in identifying the four major sectors that could benefit from JICA support programmes. (a) Education & Daily living; (b) Skill Development, Employment & Livelihood; (c) Health & Well being and (d) A Private Sector programme to address gaps across sectors through an enterprise-led approach.

Based on these findings from the report, JICA, with the help of the respective Government Implementing Agencies aims to rehabilitate the existing projects, especially those in the education, skill & livelihood, and health sector to add a disabilities component as an affirmative response to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.

SBI allocates Rs. 70 Crore to combat the

 SBI allocates Rs. 70 Crore to combat the 2^nd wave of COVID-19

·         The Bank allocates Rs. 30 Crore for setting up 1,000 bed makeshift hospitals for COVID-19 patients in some of the worst affected states

·         Additional sum of  of Rs. 21 Crore has been allocated to Circles to support initiatives at the local level by way of life-saving healthcare equipment, oxygen supply to hospitals, COVID-19 care centres, ambulances to transport COVID-19 patients, PPE kits, masks, providing food relief, etc.

·         The Bank to spend Rs. 10 Crore to supplement the Government’s efforts in genome-sequencing

·         Apart from this, Rs. 10 Crore will be earmarked to partner and collaborate with on-ground NGOs to address the community needs

·         The Bank will continue to serve citizens through its extensive network of over 22,000 branches

 

True to its vision and mission to support the country in fighting with adverse situations, State Bank of India (SBI) has allocated Rs. 71 Crore, to undertake various support initiatives to help the country combat the second wave of COVID-19. The Bank has dedicated Rs. 30 Crore to setup 1,000 bed makeshift hospitals, 250 bed ICU facilities and 1,000 bed isolation facilities across some of the worst-hit states. These facilities would be set up in collaboration with government hospitals and Municipal Corporations of the respective cities.

 

SBI is in talks with various designated authorities to explore partnerships for setting up makeshift hospitals. The Bank will also contribute Rs. 10 Crore for genome-sequencing equipment / lab and vaccine research equipment / lab to the Government. 

 

Additionally, SBI has allocated Rs. 21 Crore to all its 17 Local Head Offices to address the urgent medical needs of the citizens including procuring life-saving healthcare equipment and enhancing the oxygen supply to hospitals. Bank will continue to provide PPE kits, masks, rations and cooked meals. The Bank will also spend Rs. 10 Crore in partnering with NGOs to undertake community-based testing, strengthening vaccination drives, creating helpline for COVID-19 related matters, providing oxygen supply and other critical activities.

 

Shri. Dinesh Khara, Chairman, SBI said, "We are trying our best to make a small contribution to society in the fight against the second wave. We are committed to contribute funds, resources and reach out to the citizens of India and also join in the Government’s efforts in fighting the virus. I urge everyone to offer their support in any form to the people in need and contribute towards making the country COVID-19 free.”

 

SBI has tied with various hospitals for the vaccination of its employees. The Bank has also decided to bear the cost of vaccination for its employees and their dependent family members. The Bank has also converted 60 of its training centres across the country into isolation/Quarantine centres for affected employees and their family members

 

Last year, SBI had pledged 0.25% of its annual profit to fight the coronavirus outbreak in India and has donated over Rs. 108 Crore to the PM CARES Fund. In addition, SBI has also contributed Rs. 11 Crore toward supporting the vaccination drive of the government.

India’s biggest fundraising event helps

India’s biggest fundraising event helps NGOs raise crores

India’s biggest fundraising event, which brings together hundreds of NGOs and their donors competing for rewards and recognition, launched earlier this month.

The 7th edition of the GiveIndia Fundraising Challenge 2021 kicked off on February 1 and nearly 200 nonprofits have already raised over ₹2 crores. This one-of-a-kind online event continues till March 28 and is expected to raise more than ₹15 crores by the time it ends. Nonprofit organisations typically leverage the tax saving made on donations at the end of the financial year to appeal to their donors and compete in the challenge.

Several NGOs use GFC as an opportunity to maximise their fundraising, often raising a significant part of their annual budget. For instance, last year the NGO Team Everest who has so far won every edition of GFC raised ₹2.29 crore which is more than half their yearly spend and a little over a fifth of the ₹10 crores raised by a total of 367 NGOs who participated.  

Team Everest is one of India’s largest youth-run organizations with 8,500+ volunteers, many of who help with the fundraising during GFC. Their flagship program 'I am the Change Scholarship' supports parentless or single-parented students from financially weaker backgrounds to do their undergraduate degree.

GiveIndia, a Bengaluru-based nonprofit organisation, runs the annual challenge to encourage NGOs to learn and adapt newer ways to raise funds and end the financial year with high collections. It comes with incentives in the form of ‘success slabs’ and ‘mega rewards’ to inspire all NGOs more.

This year organisations who raise ₹50+ lakh and ₹1+ crore will get mega rewards of ₹9.5 lakh and ₹20 lakh respectively, and success slab awards start from ₹5.25 lakh to NGOs who raise ₹30+ lakh to ₹7,000 to those to raise ₹50,000 or more. Some of the participating NGOs include ISHA Foundation, Goonj, Vidya Poshak and Cuddles Foundation to name a few.

Over the years, the fundraising challenge has seen a 60% YoY growth in terms of amount raised, 80% increase in participating NGOs, and 40% YoY growth in the number of retail donors, with last year seeing contributions from over 21,000 everyday givers.

“At GiveIndia, we are committed to supporting our NGOs in their fundraising efforts and bridging the gap between donors and trusted nonprofits. We are also committed to building a robust everyday philanthropy ecosystem and the year on year amplification we have seen with GiveIndia Fundraising Challenge tells us we are on the right path! It is a very exciting time on our calendar with all of us at GiveIndia glued to the GFC leaderboard to see how well our partner NGOs are doing,” said Priyanka Prakash, Director, Head of Online Giving, Marketing and Partnerships at GiveIndia.  

Apart from the rewards, through the challenge, GiveIndia brings a range of benefits for NGOs, including the skills to expand and engage with donor networks, communication kits to appeal for donations on social media, emails and messages, webinars to take them through the platform, matching grants, best practices, and the ability to raise Indian and foreign donations.

IndiGo wins 9th Edition of NHRD Corporate

 IndiGo wins 9^th Edition of NHRD Corporate CSR Best Practices Award of N

India’s leading carrier, IndiGo, has been awarded the NHRD Corporate CSR Best Practices award 2020 for its ongoing CSR projects on “Enhancing Livelihoods Security for the Rural Women in Maharashtra, Assam and Meghalaya”. The HR showcase by NHRD is a unique trade style, highly competitive event for Corporate, Start-ups, Academia and NGOs to present the most impactful practices, products and initiatives.

Mr. Raj Raghavan, Senior Vice President & Head of Human Resources, IndiGo. said, “We are pleased to be recognised by the NHRD for our initiatives towards enhancing livelihoods security for the rural women in Maharashtra, Assam and Meghalaya. As a leading airline brand in the country, it is our duty to remain socially relevant and contribute towards a better quality of life for our fellow citizens. This recognition is the testimony of our continued efforts towards this goal and motivates us to do even better”.

The selection process, which lasted over 45 days comprised of written documentation, followed by presentation and discussions with a preliminary panel. The results were judged by a highly experienced panel of industry experts who looked at the CSR program impacts, sustainability and overall program conceptualisation and delivery.

As part of its ‘World Solidarity Programme’, Societe Generale, with the

As part of its ‘World Solidarity Programme’, Societe Generale, with the mobilization of all its teams in India, has committed to donate over 50 million Indian rupees (650,000 euros) in support of those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in major cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai. 

Since the beginning of the health crisis, Societe Generale has provided exceptional support in different countries of the world, namely in France and Africa.

In India, Societe Generale has partnered with three of its currently supported NGOs - Action Against Hunger, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled and VIDYA Integrated Development for Youth and Adults – to assist their programmes specifically aiming at supporting those in need during the Covid crisis.

The funds will support front line health professionals and hospitals to fight the virus, and also help vulnerable communities by providing them with essential hygiene and nutrition needs. More specifically, the programmes are focusing on:

• supporting health professionals, community health and welfare workers and hospitals with medical gear to safeguard their health and protect them from contracting infections;
• giving essential items and creating awareness on safety through informational material delivered via phone and mobile vehicles making public announcements;
• providing those impacted by loss of earnings including migrant and daily wage workers, people with disabilities, pregnant women and elderly population with necessities;
• helping with mental wellness and counselling to families.
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The importance of this financial support demonstrates the spirit and commitment of over 8,000 staff, joining Societe Generale and its Indian entities (Societe Generale Bank in Mumbai and Delhi, Societe Generale Securities India Pvt Ltd in Mumbai and Societe Generale Global Solution Centre in Bangalore and Chennai) to raise the total amount donated.

Antoine Castel, Chief Executive and Chief Country Officer of India, states: “As a Group, we are fully engaged and committed to our clients, partner associations and employees. Along with our NGO partners, we unite to alleviate the hardships of the frontline health professionals and the vulnerable communities who struggle during these times. Our gratitude also goes towards each person in our partner organisations who are on the ground implementing our programs to support those affected by this pandemic.”

Sunil Shah, CEO & Global Head, Societe Generale Global Solution Centre and Global Head, Societe Generale European Business Services, says: “This crisis has had a significant impact on vulnerable sections of society. Societe Generale’s commitment to CSR has always been strong, and our employees are active in volunteering and contributing to society. In this relief program our employees joined in mobilizing to raise funds and added to the contribution of the company. Through these efforts and our partnership with NGOs, we hope to play a small role in alleviating the situation in the country.”

Everyone wishing to join this solidarity initiative can support the three Indian charities and find more information on our website.

Societe Generale

Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth. Committed to the positive transformations of the world’s societies and economies, Societe Generale and its teams seek to build, day after day, together with its clients, a better and sustainable future through responsible and innovative financial solutions.

Active in the real economy for over 150 years, with a solid position in Europe and connected to the rest of the world, Societe Generale has over 138,000 members of staff in 62 countries and supports on a daily basis 29 million individual clients, businesses and institutional investors around the world by offering a wide range of advisory services and tailored financial solutions. The Group is built on three complementary core businesses:

• French Retail Banking which encompasses the Societe Generale, Crédit du Nord and Boursorama brands. Each offers a full range of financial services with omnichannel products at the cutting edge of digital innovation;
• International Retail Banking, Insurance and Financial Services to Corporates, with networks in Africa, Russia, Central and Eastern Europe and specialised businesses that are leaders in their markets; 
• Global Banking and Investor Solutions, which offers recognised expertise, key international locations and integrated solutions.

Societe Generale is included in the principal socially responsible investment indices: DJSI (World and Europe), FTSE4Good (Global and Europe), Euronext Vigeo (World, Europe and Eurozone), four of the STOXX ESG Leaders indices, and the MSCI Low Carbon Leaders Index.

For more information, you can follow @societegenerale on Twitter or visit the website www.societegenerale.com

Societe Generale India

Societe Generale was established in India since 1978.  As a leading European financial institution, Societe Generale has provided financial services to clients built on its cutting-edge technologies for over 40 years.

Today, Societe Generale in India is represented by five entities:

• Societe Generale Bank commenced its operations as a Scheduled Commercial Bank in Mumbai (1985) and Delhi (1993) to initiate business with clients.
• Societe Generale Securities India Pvt Limited is an active stock broking services company since 1995, offering execution and clearing services to institutional clients on listed products.   
• SBI-SG Global Securities Services Pvt Limited is a joint venture between State Bank of India and Societe Generale Securities Services established in 2010, offers Indian and international institutional investors with custody and fund administration services.
• ALD Automotive India, with a fleet of about 15,000 vehicles, is one of the leading vehicle leasing and fleet management company in the country and are the operational leasing and fleet management business line of the Societe Generale Group. Established in 2005, headquartered in Mumbai, with a direct presence in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune and Bengaluru and an operational reach in all the major cities across 22 States and 3 Union Territories in India.
• Societe Generale Global Solution Centre (SG GSC), a 100% owned subsidiary of Societe Generale, provides services in the areas of Application Development and Maintenance, Infrastructure Management, Business Process Management, Research & Middle office and Knowledge Process Management, to Societe Generale's business lines around the world.

In line with the Group, the main objective of Societe Generale’s Indian entities is to make a sustained positive difference in society through high impact programs. Their focus is to encourage the creation of talent and future leaders by supporting the education of children, women and youth from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and ensuring environmental sustainability.

Action Against Hunger

Action against Hunger drives change from the ground up, to make this world free from hunger.
Since their inception in 1979, they have led the global fight against hunger. Their work has impacted the lives of 15 million individuals, through a network of 7,100 humanitarian professionals across 50 countries.
In India, Action Against Hunger’s operations from the grassroots upwards, are focused on taking decisive action against the causes and effects of malnutrition. They equip people with knowledge and awareness, so they can see their children grow up strong, and for whole communities to prosper.

www.actionagainsthunger.in/world-solidarity-programme

SpiceJet carries essential cancer drugs

SpiceJet carries essential cancer drugs for children

·         Carries more than 550 kg of essential cancer medicines free of cost from Delhi to Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru

·         SpiceJet has transported 9000 tons of cargo since the nation-wide lockdown began

SpiceJet, the country’s biggest air cargo operator, carried essential cancer medicines on its freighter flights across India for children suffering from the disease. The airline carried the essential medicines free of cost on four freighter flights on the request from AAI Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Company Limited (AAICLAS), a subsidiary of Airports Authority of India, and CanKids KidsCan, an NGO.

The cargo flights were operated from Delhi to Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and Kolkata. The airline used its Boeing 737 freighter and passenger aircraft to transport these essential medicines.

Ajay Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, SpiceJet, said, “SpiceJet is privileged to have helped carry essential cancer medicines for kids bravely battling the disease and we will be honoured to provide our service for such noble causes always.”

Last year on Children’s Day, SpiceJet, as part of its signature program – Sapnon ki Udaan, took 118 underprivileged children and adult patients battling cancer, on a ‘joy-flight’.

The airline has transported 9000 tons of medical and essential supplies on more than 1364 cargo flights since the nation-wide lockdown began. 

SpiceJet has operated special cargo flights to and from Cebu, Huangzhou, Tashkent,   Baghdad, Cambodia, Guangzhou, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Bangkok, Colombo, Dubai, Kabul, Myanmar, Sharjah, Male, Kuala Lumpur, Ukraine and a host of other places.

SpiceJet operated the country’s first cargo-on-seat flight on April 7 carrying vital supplies in passenger cabin & belly space. Since then, the airline has been regularly deploying its B737 and Q400 passenger aircraft to carry cargo in the passenger cabin.

SpiceXpress, SpiceJet’s dedicated cargo arm, has been regularly transporting surgical supplies, sanitizers, face masks, coronavirus rapid test kits, IR thermometers etc. and providing doorstep deliveries of essential supplies, medicines and medical equipment to various cities in India. The airline has helped Indian farmers maintain continuity of their supply chains by operating special cargo flights to take farm produce, fresh fruits and vegetables to various domestic and international destinations.

On March 29, SpiceJet operated a special flight between Delhi and Jodhpur to facilitate transportation of 136 Indian passengers evacuated from COVID-19 hit Iran to a Government quarantine facility in the city.

SpiceJet operated a special charter flight on March 27 from Delhi to Coimbatore on Government's request and transported a Hazmat suit that is helping local authorities replicate and start local manufacturing.

SpiceJet Media contact:

Tushar Srivastava

Head, Corporate Affairs & CSR

tushar.srivastava@spicejet.com

Anand Deora

Sr. Manager –Corporate Communications

+91 -98103 44335 anand.deora@spicejet.com

TATA TEA’s new JaagoRe initiative to inspire individuals

TATA TEA’s new JaagoRe initiative to inspire individuals to help & care for
senior citizens during COVID-19 

Iss Baar #BadonKeLiye #JaagoRe initiative aimed at helping senior citizens, the most affected with lockdown and COVID-19  

 Over the years JaagoRe, has become a clarion call for social awakening and Tata Tea has always used this platform to facilitate genuine change in a social Cause that has been the need of the hour.

Tata Tea has announced that in the wake of unprecedented COVID-19 situation and extended lockdown period in the country, they will work towards spreading awareness and facilitating change for the cause of the Elderly, who are the most vulnerable during these times, through their social initiative, Iss baar #BadonKeLiye #JaagoRe JaagoRe.

World Health Organization (WHO) and health experts have identified elderly people as more vulnerable to the novel coronavirus outbreak due to their decreased immunity.  This has been further reiterated in the PM’s address with ‘care for the elderly’ as one of the key points in the 7 point agenda. 

Commenting on the initiative of Iss baar #BadonKeLiye #JaagoRe, Sushant Dash, President, Beverages– India & Middle East, Tata Consumer Products, said, “JaagoRe has always been a means to awaken people on a relevant social issue, inspire them to take action thereby make a genuine difference in society. For us, it has always been about making a real difference in people’s life and with this initiative also, that is the attempt. The initiative will involve, spreading awareness of the Social Cause viz Helping the elderly, providing relevant tips, tying up with NGOs and providing a common platform for people to connect with them, and share stories of volunteers to inspire others to take action”

“It is important to understand and address the medical, psychological and social needs of the elderly whose routine life is disrupted leading them most prone to confusion and helplessness. A simple action like checking on them to see if they need anything and taking steps to help them will make a big difference. Of course, all this needs to be done keeping in line with the COVID 19 guidelines, as provided by the local administration. However, it is time to give back to our elders who have protected and guided us in the right direction. Every small step or action you take to help them, can make a big difference. Hence, we appeal to all to join the movement, and be a catalyst of change with Iss Baar #BadonKeLiye #JaagoRe” says Puneet Das, Vice President Marketing, Beverages- India, at Tata Consumer Products. 

The initiative is also being supported by influencers, NGOs and experts in the senior care management.

Log onto https://www.jaagore.com/ to know more, such as guidelines for the elderly (& how one can extend help), connect with NGOs and pledge your support to help the elderly.

பதினைந்து வருட கால ஹார்ட் ஃபார் இந்தியா

பதினைந்து வருட கால ஹார்ட் ஃபார் இந்தியா அறக்கட்டளை சேவையை  சுவிட்சர்லாந்தின்  இளவரசி  பிராங்கோயிஸ் ஸ்டுர்ட்சாவுடன் கொண்டாடினர்

ஹார்ட் ஃபார் இந்தியா அறக்கட்டளை தனது 15 வது ஆண்டினைக்  கொண்டாடுகிறது. சுவிட்சர்லாந்தின் ஜெனீவாவில் நிறுவப்பட்டு பதிவுசெய்யப்பட்ட ஒரு இலாப நோக்கற்ற தொண்டு நிறுவனமான ஹார்ட் ஃபார் இந்தியா அறக்கட்டளை 2005 முதல் இந்தியாவில் அரசுப் பள்ளிகளையும், பெண்களுக்கான தொழில்முறை பயிற்சி மையங்களையும் கவனித்து வருகிறது.

 
ஹார்ட் ஃபார் இந்தியா அறக்கட்டளையின் தலைவரான பிரின்சஸ் பிராங்கோயிஸ் ஸ்டுர்ட்சா, மற்றும் துணைத் தலைவரான அவரது மகள் பிரின்சஸ் கிறிஸ்டின் ஸ்டுர்ட்சா ஆகியோர் இந்தியாவில் அவர்கள் செய்த 15 ஆண்டுகால சேவையை நினைவுகூரும் வண்ணம் பள்ளிகளை பார்வையிட்டு வருகின்றனர்.

உலகை மாற்ற நீங்கள் பயன்படுத்தக்கூடிய மிக சக்திவாய்ந்த ஆயுதம் கல்வி என்பதுதான் ஹார்ட் ஃபார் இந்தியாவின் தினசரி வேலையை பிரதிபலிக்கிறது.  2005 ஆம் ஆண்டு முதல், படிப்படியாக வளர்ந்து, கல்வியை ஊட்டச்சத்துடன் இணைத்து, சுத்தம், சுகாதாரம், பாதுகாப்பு மற்றும் சுற்றுச்சூழல் தொடர்பான சிக்கல்களைக் கண்டறிந்து தீர்க்கிறது.

நல்ல ஆசிரியர்கள், கல்விக்கான கணினிகள், சுகாதாரத்திற்கான கழிப்பறைகள், பாதுகாப்பிற்கான  சுற்றுச்சுவர், ஊட்டச்சத்து மிக்க காலை உணவு மற்றும் திண்பண்டங்கள், புத்தகங்கள், காலணிகள், துப்புரவு உதவியாளர்கள் மற்றும் சுத்திகரிப்பு கிருமிநாசினிகள், ஊட்டச்சத்து உதவியாளர்கள், சமையல்காரர்கள் என ஒவ்வொரு பள்ளியின் தேவைக்கேற்ப ஹார்ட் ஃபார் இந்தியா அறக்கட்டளை பல ஆண்டுகளாக உதவிகளை செய்து வருகிறது.

2005 ஆம் ஆண்டில் ஹார்ட் ஃபார் இந்தியா அறக்கட்டளை முதன்முதலில் தனது சேவையை தொடங்கிய, நன்மங்கலத்தில் உள்ள பஞ்சாயத்து யூனியன் தொடக்கப்பள்ளி மற்றும் அரசு உயர்நிலைப்பள்ளியில் இன்று நடைபெற்ற இந்திய குடியரசு தின கொண்டாட்டங்களில் பிராங்கோயிஸ் கலந்து கொண்டார். தற்போது கோவிலம்பாக்கம், அம்மான் நகர், பெருங்குடி மற்றும் கரப்பாக்கம் போன்ற பல்வேறு அரசு பள்ளிகளுக்கும் தனது சேவையை ஹார்ட் ஃபார் இந்தியா அறக்கட்டளை விரிவுபடுத்தியுள்ளது. மேலும், 5 பால்வாடிகளையும்  கவனித்து வருகிறது.

இந்த நிகழ்வில் அறக்கட்டளையின் இந்திய மேலாளர் திருமதி மின்னி சாரா ஆபிரகாம், திட்ட ஒருங்கிணைப்பாளர் பாஸ்கரன் மற்றும் அனைத்து ஹார்ட் ஃபார் இந்தியா அறக்கட்டளை ஊழியர்களும் கலந்து கொண்டனர். மேலும், நிவேதன் மகளிர் மேம்பாட்டு அறக்கட்டளையைச் சேர்ந்த திருமதி நட்சத்திர மேரி மற்றும் எனிசா ஆகியோரும் இந்த நிகழ்ச்சியில் கலந்துகொண்டு சிறப்பித்தனர். மேலும் இவ்விழாவில், லயன்ஸ் கிளப் உறுப்பினர்கள், வட்டார கல்வி அதிகாரி சார்லஸ் பீட்டர், கல்வி சிறப்பு அதிகாரி மேடவாக்கம் அரசு மேல் நிலைப்பள்ளி  தலைமை ஆசிரியர் திருமதி. கலைமணி, தொடக்கப்பள்ளி தலைமை ஆசிரியை திருமதி சற்குணம் பிரகாஷ் மற்றும் உயர்நிலைப்பள்ளி தலைமை ஆசிரியை திருமதி பேபி,  உள்ளிட்டோர் கலந்துகொண்டு பிராங்கோயிஸை கௌரவப்படுத்தினர்.

பின்னர் பேசிய பிராங்கோயிஸ், தனது குழு பள்ளிகளின் ஒத்துழைப்புடன் மேலும் முன்னேற விரும்புகிறது மற்றும் கல்வியில் முழுமையாக கவனம் செலுத்த மாணவர்களை அறிவுறித்தினார். மாணவிகள் தன்னபிக்கையுடன்   வளர்ந்திட வாழ்த்து கூறினார்.  மேலும், பள்ளிகளுக்கு ஆலோசகர்களை அனுப்பவும், கல்வியில் மாணவர்களின் நடத்தை மாற்றங்களை கண்காணிக்கவும் அவர் பரிந்துரைத்தார்.