{"id":5744,"date":"2020-10-27T07:40:23","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T07:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samarthanam.org\/stagingmain\/?post_type=news&p=5744"},"modified":"2020-10-27T07:43:57","modified_gmt":"2020-10-27T07:43:57","slug":"covid-19-relief-service-campaign-for-a-better-tomorrow-by-samarthanam-supported-by-societe-generale","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/samarthanam.org\/stagingmain\/news\/covid-19-relief-service-campaign-for-a-better-tomorrow-by-samarthanam-supported-by-societe-generale\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 RELIEF SERVICE CAMPAIGN: \u2018FOR A BETTER TOMORROW\u2019 BY SAMARTHANAM SUPPORTED BY SOCIETE GENERALE"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bangalore, 27th October 2020<\/b>
\nSamarthanam Trust for the Disabled <\/b><\/p>\n

In the wake of helping India fight Covid-19 pandemic, Samarthanam Trust has stood at the forefront and responded to the call of humanity to help people in need during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many Covid-19 relief campaigns have been deployed across all cities where Samarthanam is present<\/p>\n

As part of Societe Generale\u2019s \u2018World Solidarity Programme\u2019, in helping people in need during the Covid-19 pandemic. Societe Generale with the mobilization of all its teams in India, has committed to donate over 50 million Indian rupees (650,000 euros) to support those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in major cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai.<\/p>\n

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 \u2013 to assist their programmes, specifically, to 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. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mahantesh G.K, Founder of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled <\/b>says: \u201cSociete Generale and Samarthanam have together been addressing challenges in society. And during this crises we are doing our bit by positively contributing meals, groceries, hygiene kits and other essentials to the affected communities. We are also supporting hospitals and providing PPE kits to doctors and health professionals to equip them to combat this pandemic.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sunil Shah, Chief Executive Officer & Global Head, Societe Generale Global Solution Centre and Global Head, Societe Generale European Business Services, <\/b>:says: \u201cSociete Generale\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

About the World Solidarity Programme<\/b>
As part of its \u2018World Solidarity Programme\u2019, 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.<\/p>\n

Since the beginning of the health crisis, Societe Generale has provided exceptional support in different countries of the world, namely in France and Africa. <\/p>\n

In India the programmes are focusing on:<\/p>\n