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Under PepsiCo India’s initiative “Learn Today Give Tomorrow”, a platorm pioneering the collaboration of campus students and employees brings about a positive change in the lives of the underprivipdged. Under this initiative a computer lab was innaugurated to strengthen technology based learning for students in gurgaon. Through this lab students would be prepared for digital future within an increasing digital economy thus strengthening the existing teaching-learning model and of promoting an enabling learning environment.
Anaemia is a critical health issue affecting underserved communities with limited healthcare access. To address this challenge, Smile Foundation’s Swabhiman programme, in partnership with PepsiCo, has implemented Mobile Medical Units (MMUs). These units deliver essential healthcare directly to women and children, focusing on early anaemia detection, immediate intervention, and raising awareness about balanced diets. By promoting the use of locally available fruits and vegetables, the initiative encourages healthier, affordable meal choices. The programme not only provides health check-ups but also educates women on improving nutritional intake through cost-effective cooking methods. This approach aims to foster proactive health habits and support long-term improvements in community health.
Complementing this effort is the Nutrition Enhancement Programme (NEP), a successful three-year collaboration between PepsiCo Foundation, Smile Foundation, and the Sangrur District Administration. Aligned with the Poshan Abhiyaan, NEP has significantly impacted 60,000 people in Sangrur, Punjab, by improving maternal and child nutrition across 23 villages. The programme directly benefited over 16,000 individuals, including pregnant women, lactating mothers, and young children, and indirectly reached an additional 45,000 people. Key components of NEP included extensive community engagement, 260 health camps offering nutritional assessments and health check-ups, and capacity building for Anganwadi workers and teachers.
Through community kitchen gardens and tailored dietary recommendations, NEP made nutritious food more accessible and appealing. The initiative’s comprehensive approach and strong community involvement have enhanced health and nutritional status in the region, laying a solid foundation for continued progress.
Together, these initiatives highlight the commitment of PepsiCo and Smile Foundation to combat anaemia and improve nutrition, fostering healthier communities through innovative, on-the-ground solutions.
Nutrition Enhancement Programme, a collaboration between Smile Foundation and PepsiCo Foundation, aims to introduce, equip, and empower pregnant women, lactating mothers, and mothers of children up to 6 years old with accurate information regarding their health, hygiene, safe institutional deliveries, and nutrition. As part of the programme, 20 anganwadi centers in 13 villages of Bhawanigarh block, Sangrur, were renovated and supplemented with regular reinforcement activities.
Through consistent efforts, the programme has gained recognition and appreciation from the District Commissioner of Sangrur. The launch of the programme was a significant achievement, attended by esteemed dignitaries from the District Administration, PepsiCo Foundation, and Smile Foundation. This recognition reflects the positive impact and effectiveness of the programme in the community.
Since the year 2018, PepsiCo. has been supporting Smile Foundation in its journey to improve the nutritional status of 1000 girls in Amirgarh block, Banaskantha district of Gujarat. The project is also aimed at educating adolescent girls about anemia; promoting healthy living among the young girls and their families in the same location.
Since the year 2018, PepsiCo. has been supporting Smile Foundation in its journey to improve the nutritional status of 1000 girls in Amirgarh block, Banaskantha district of Gujarat. The project is also aimed at educating adolescent girls about anemia; promoting healthy living among the young girls and their families in the same location.
PepsiCo. and Smile Foundation together are also working towards the nutrition enhancement of the pregnant & lactating women including children less than 5 years of age in Bhawanigarh block of Sangrur District of Punjab. The project has a target to reach 400 infants (0 months to 24 months), 500 children (24+ months to 72 months) and 400 pregnant & lactating (P & L) women. Along with this, the project will also benefit 10000 indirect beneficiaries; facilitate regular meetings of the Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Committee (VHSNC) and celebration of Village Health and Nutrition Days (VHND) to strengthen the interface between the government and the community, and to enable women to seek counseling on nutrition issues. The project will also facilitate capacity building of the Anganwadi workers for better management of Anganwadi Centres.
Smile Foundation is an NGO in India directly benefitting over 15,00,000 children and their families every year, through more than 400 live welfare projects on education, healthcare, livelihood and women empowerment, in over 2000 remote villages and slums across 25 states of India.
