Medline India collaborated with Seva Sahayog with aim to give financial independence to women by imparting training and providing infrastructure to stitch quality products e.g. bags made of Cotton/Jute.

Getting clean and safe drinking water is a daily challenge for many Indian households, especially in rural areas. Villagers have to travel long distance to fetch a single bucket of water and carry that all the way back home. To address to this growing issue, Medline India installed Water ATMs with RO plants at two nearby villages in Satara district, namely Savarghar and Durgalwadi.

With the installation of Water ATMs, around 300+ families with over 2000 villagers will get benefitted. They now have access to clean, potable drinking water for themselves as well as livestock. This will also help in reducing rising health issues caused by feculent water.

This project was executed by Deepastambha Charitable Trust in association with Gramarthan project, and with the help by villagers.

Medline India distributed 6 sewing machines for regular stitching as well as specialized stitching like jute products to women from Parvati community area, Pune India.

The part of donation also includes imparting different skills and trade wise trainings to the beneficiaries of a cluster of 3-4 slum communities. Training beneficiaries to stitch products at their home is one of the primary focus of Women Empowerment Program of our partner Seva Sahyog Foundation, as it also enables women to earn their livelihood by making them self-reliant as well as to build stronger economies, improve their quality of life and bring gender equality in the community.

Janakalyan Blood Bank, a charitable trust established in 1984, serves residents in and around Pune by meeting blood component requirements through the promotion of voluntary blood donation, offering concessions to the underprivileged, and ensuring the safe processing of blood. It supports Thalassemia patients, newborns, pregnant women, and others in need.

Over the past year, Medline India has contributed to JKBB by sponsoring:

• 1 Deep Freezer
• 3 Medical Refrigerators
• 100 Blood Bags

The blood bank collects more than 25,000 blood units annually. By sponsoring this equipment, Medline has contributed to increasing storage capacity, maintaining quality, and ensuring the safe delivery of blood.

Doorstep School Foundation addresses illiteracy among children from marginalized sections of society. The NGO was founded in 1989 in Mumbai and expanded its operations to Pune in 1993. It runs various initiatives aimed at providing quality education to children up to the age of 18.

Medline India sponsored the “School on Wheels” initiative by Doorstep School Foundation (DSSF). As the name suggests, this innovative project transforms commercial buses into mobile classrooms that travel across the PCMC area, reaching over 12 communities. Each bus is equipped with a fully functional library and a wide range of learning materials.

The program primarily serves children of migrant laborers, who often face frequent relocations and significant educational disruptions. Coming from underprivileged backgrounds, these children are at risk of falling behind academically.

The “School on Wheels” initiative helps bridge this educational gap by bringing the classroom directly to them. As a result of this initiative, 668 students enrolled in the program, gaining essential reading and writing skills that support their continued schooling and long-term academic success.

Seva Sahayog Foundation (SSF) is a volunteer driven organization devoted to empowering socio-economically disadvantaged communities. Founded in 2005, SSF focuses on key areas such as education, women empowerment, health, environment, rural development, and holistic child development.

Medline India undertook an “Integrated Rural Development” project in the Mahad cluster in collaboration with SSF last year. Major initiatives included the construction of a well for the residents of Nate village in the Mahad district.

Other key projects involved the Smart School and Community Learning Center programs, which focused on refurbishing school infrastructure such as building toilets, installing new roofs for computer labs, and providing new benches in schools located in Pune.

Additional initiatives included distributing school kits to students, planting trees, and establishing women’s self-help groups.

Infrastructure Projects Undertaken –

Medline India sponsored the refurbishment of the school’s sanitation facilities, benefiting 1,100 students from pre-primary and primary section. Operational for the past 18 years, the school primarily serves children from financially underprivileged backgrounds. This initiative aims to provide a cleaner, safer, and more dignified learning environment for its young students.

Medline India sponsored fire safety equipment for 15 government-run schools located in the PMC and PCMC areas. This initiative aims to build a safe learning environment and raise fire safety awareness among school-going children.

Medline India sponsored an infrastructure upgrade that added new living space for mentally disabled, physically challenged, and underserved women residing at the NGO premises. The upgrade included the construction of a shed, new toilets, plumbing and electrical work, and the installation of CCTVs for resident surveillance.

Medline India donated 150 laptops to seven NGOs around Pune enabling e-learning and digital literacy programs for underprivileged children.

Medline India organized a Blood Donation drive at its office premises. Over 100 employees volunteered and enthusiastically participated in this initiative to donate blood and save lives. The drive helped to raise awareness about the importance of regular blood donations and their life-saving impact.