Since its collaboration with Smile Foundation in 2017, Deutsche Bank AG has been at the forefront of delivering primary healthcare to underserved communities through the Smile on Wheels initiative. Originally launched in Surat, Ahmedabad, Ludhiana, Kolkata and Mumbai, this project has evolved to address healthcare needs across additional locations such as Kalyan, Jaipur, Bengaluru and Pune. Each mobile unit, staffed by a dedicated team of medical professionals and volunteers, has reached approximately 6,00,000 beneficiaries, providing vital care directly to the doorsteps of those in need.
In 2017, Deutsche Bank AG partnered with Smile Foundation to initiate the Smile on Wheels project, aimed at delivering healthcare services to underprivileged communities. This collaborative effort targeted five locations, namely Surat, Ahmedabad, Ludhiana, Kolkata, and Mumbai, ensuring that healthcare reaches the doorsteps of families residing in slums within these cities. The project involved a dedicated team comprising qualified doctors, nurses, pharmacists, drivers, and volunteers. To date, the initiative has positively impacted approximately 580,000 beneficiaries and continues to provide support across all the designated locations.
Starting from July 2020, the Smile on Wheels project expanded its reach to different locations. Presently, the program extends its benefits to Kalyan, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune.
Moreover, Deutsche Bank AG collaborated with Smile Foundation to empower underprivileged girls in the field of engineering through a comprehensive scholarship program. This initiative was introduced in the academic year 2022-23 and offered full scholarships to 225 girls selected through Smile Foundation’s rigorous selection process. The scholarships covered the entire duration of their four-year engineering courses. In the academic year 2023-2024, an additional 100 girls will receive support, bringing the total number of girls in the scholarship program to 325. The selected girls hail from engineering colleges located in Jaipur, Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru.
Deutsche Bank AG is a renowned German global banking and financial services company, headquartered at the Deutsche Bank Twin Towers in Frankfurt. With a workforce exceeding 100,000 employees across more than 70 countries, the bank maintains a significant presence in Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and various emerging markets.