Today while we read this article on our smartphones and laptop screens, sitting within the comfortable environment of your office premises, there are millions out there who cannot even afford a healthy meal twice a day, a livelihood to survive, primary education, hygienic living and such basic necessities. At Avashya foundation we realize the importance of empowering these communities by giving back in generous measure to the society that we operate in.
Sustainability is the only option if we have to thrive. So much is the importance of natural capital that sustainability is no longer an alternate but the only option left with us. Our initiatives reached out to 3000+ people in the last year. Close to 5 lakh fruit bearing trees have been planted in the tribal areas of Maharashtra under Maitree Environment Conservation.
Our channel partners have also helped us spread awareness about sanitation and its effects on environment amongst the communities.
Our approach to education is beyond providing financial support. We believe that every child has the right to not just learn but also excel in their preferred field. Our initiatives like Disha, Anando, Kaushalya, Mentor Me India, Scholarship (Disha) and Skill Development Avashya Foundation have reached out 10,000 students across the nation. Our recent collaboration with the government, to begin the Multi Skill Development Center in JNPT is a big leap towards generating skilled employment in logistics sector.
Women empowerment is relatively associated with the meaning of “Power” that enables women to define themselves. Our endeavour is to raise the self-esteem of women and instil a sense of security in them. As an initiative towards improving the health of a girl child, which is most neglected in the lower strata of society, we launched Anemia Control Programme across 5 schools in Maharashtra. Our Life Skills Education program focused towards developing occupational skills amongst girl and enables them to support their livelihood. Over 2000 women have benefited from our initiatives but the bigger goal is yet to be achieved.
Communities affected by natural calamities can take years to recover and restore their livelihood. We realize this helplessness and thus through our collaborative efforts try to extend help in every possible manner. An amount of 250000 was raised by our employees for the CM relief fund as a support that benefited over 3000 victims who suffered during the Kerala floods.
The healthcare sector in India is ailing. The efforts dedicated towards improving the healthcare sector and making it affordable to the underprivileged are either inadequate or short lived. Our team is constantly devising multiple programs by identifying pockets of communities across the nation that are largely impacted by health hazards. Accordingly, holistic interventions are planned to address twin challenges of affordability and accessibility in public health. Through a host of healthcare initiatives like Jeevan, Vanprastha Ashram, Leprosy Eradication Program, Drushti, Medicare and Dhvani we have supported 23,000+ beneficiaries who were able to begin their life with a fresh start by shedding the baggage of their health issues.
Sports are recognised as an essential element of learning through physical activities and games. These activities have been a great motivator to enhance the spirit of learning and leadership, especially amongst the underprivileged children. With an intention to reinforce the youth of our country with the power of sportsmanship, we focus on using sports as a tool to channelize their skills, ability and energy in a direction that will develop discipline as well as nurture a healthy lifestyle.
