CSR goals aligned with UN's sustainable development goals

 There is an increasing awareness nowadays of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with the growing concern about developmental issues. Hence, for companies, doing well and doing good simultaneously is of paramount importance. 

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focus to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all, as part of a new sustainable development agenda. India has also signed the declaration for sustainable development along with other countries. While the government initiatives in India are linked to achieving SDGs ! 

The spirit of the Companies Act is to ensure that CSR initiatives are aligned with the national priorities and enhance engagement of the corporate sector towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).If SDGs must be achieved within 2030 agenda, all the agents of change should work in harmony – be it governments, communities, companies or non-profits themselves. 

Some of the CSR Projects implemented by Trinity Care Foundation, aligned with UN's sustainable development goals; 

Goals 3 : Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. 

In the Photo: Community Health Program in a PHC, Karnataka by Trinity Care Foundation.  

Goals 4 : Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. 

In the Photo: Computer Lab in a Government School, Karnataka by Trinity Care Foundation. 

Goals 6 : Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

In the Photo: Safe Drinking Water in a Government School, Karnataka by Trinity Care Foundation.

Goals 7 : Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. 

In the Photo: 5KW Hybrid Solar System in a Government School, Karnataka by Trinity Care Foundation.

If you are eager to execute turnkey CSR projects as per schedule VII of the Companies Act 2013 that is eligible to receive CSR funding either directly or through an implementing agency that has a track record. Send an email to support@trinitycarefoundation.org or call Dr. Thomas +91 9880 39 6666 or Mr. Binu +91 9880 35 8888.

About Us :

Trinity Care Foundation (TCF) a 15 year old Non-Profit Organization, has the Trust registration, PAN, TAN, 12AB, 80G, Professional tax and FCRA. It is registered with NITI Aayog, Government of India. TCF has registered with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for undertaking Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities and the registration number is CSR00003858. 

Write to ( support@trinitycarefoundation.org ) for implementing CSR Projects in alignment with UN's SDGs.

Trinity Care Foundation is a network of highly accomplished and networked professionals in Karnataka state, India. They aim to solve the challenges of healthcare/education in India by working in synergy with the government system. 

For Partnership,

Visit -> http://www.trinitycarefoundation.com/csr

Write to – support@trinitycarefoundation.org  or 

Call  Dr. Thomas +91 9880 39 6666 or Mr. Binu +91 9880 35 8888

Executed CSR Projects : https://www.flickr.com/photos/trinitycarefoundation/albums 

                                 

Goal 7 of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

 Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy is crucial to achieving many of the Sustainable Development Goals – from poverty eradication via advancements in health, education, water supply and industrialization to mitigating climate change. Energy access, however, varies widely across countries and the current rate of progress falls short of what will be required to achieve the Goal. Redoubled efforts will be needed, particularly for countries with large energy access deficits and high energy consumption. 

Solar energy is clean, green, unlimited and can help you to lower utility bills significantly in the long run. So, it makes sense to choose solar power for schools as well. If you want your school to become more self-sufficient, eco-friendly, and reduce monthly electricity bills. This way, you can do your bit to reduce global warming and also make your students more aware of renewable and sustainable energy sources.

Reasons why schools can benefit from solar power;

1. Fight Power Cuts Efficiently
2. Lower Electricity Bills Every Month
3. Minimal Maintenance Charges
4. More Eco-Friendly and Sustainable
5. The Community Will Benefit 

If you are eager to find out more about our recent 5KW solar power, their benefits, and costs, send an email to support@trinitycarefoundation.org or call Dr. Thomas +91 9880 39 6666 or Mr. Binu +91 9880 35 8888.

About Us :

Trinity Care Foundation is a network of highly accomplished and networked public health professionals in Karnataka state, India. They aim to solve the challenges of healthcare in India by working in synergy with the government system. At Trinity Care Foundation we aim to create a more efficient and effective social impact ecosystem using preventative healthcare system.

Trinity Care Foundation has the Trust registration, PAN, TAN, 12AB, 80G, Professional tax and FCRA. It is registered with NITI Aayog, Government of India. It is National Health Mission Partner in Karnataka, India.

For Partnership,

• Visit -> http://www.trinitycarefoundation.com/csr
• Write to – support@trinitycarefoundation.org  or
• Call  Dr. Thomas +91 9880 39 6666 or Mr. Binu +91 9880 35 8888
• Executed Projects : https://www.flickr.com/photos/trinitycarefoundation/albums 

Universal health coverage (UHC) : Invest in Health Systems for All

On 12 December 2012, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed a resolution urging countries to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage (UHC) – the idea that everyone, everywhere should have access to quality, affordable health care - as an essential priority for international development. On 12 December 2017, the United Nations proclaimed 12 December as International Universal Health Coverage Day (UHC Day).  

As the world marks another Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, the COVID-19 pandemic is relentlessly magnifying the consequences of neglecting the political, social and economic inequities that divide the world. Health for all—and health systems that protect everyone regardless of race, religion, gender or wealth—is both a human right and a prerequisite to achieving sustainable socio-economic development. Trinity Care Foundation has been supporting Government Primary Health Centers during the Covid19 crisis with Medical Services/Supplies in rural Karnataka, India.  

 

Renewed and stronger political will is needed now, more than ever, to place health equity high on the global agenda and achieve universal health coverage. Building a fairer, healthier world where everyone can get the health care they need, when they need it, without falling into financial hardship, relies on greater investments in primary health care. 

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Trinity Care Foundation has been supporting Government Primary Health Centers with Medical Services/Supplies focusing on marginalized communities in rural Karnataka, India.  

About Us :

Trinity Care Foundation is a network of highly accomplished and networked public health professionals in Karnataka state, India. They aim to solve the challenges of healthcare in India by working in synergy with the government system since 2007. At Trinity Care Foundation we aim to create a more efficient and effective social impact ecosystem using preventative healthcare system.

Trinity Care Foundation has the Trust registration, PAN, TAN, 12AB, 80G, Professional tax and FCRA. It is registered with NITI Aayog, Government of India. It is National Health Mission Partner in Karnataka, India.

For Partnership,

Visit -> http://www.trinitycarefoundation.com/csr

Write to – support@trinitycarefoundation.org  or

Call  Dr. Thomas +91 9880 39 6666 or Mr. Binu +91 9880 35 8888

Executed Projects : https://www.flickr.com/photos/trinitycarefoundation/albums 

School Oral Health Program

School Oral Health Program in Ramanagara District, Karnataka, India. [ Government Schools, Age : 6yrs - 18yrs ] 

1. Promote oral health through dental health education and dental check-up/ screening. 
2. Provide Dental care through Mobile Dental Unit in the Schools.
3. Necessary referrals for advanced Dental care available at Oral Health Center. 

If you interested to support this public health dentistry project, Kindly donate at Deed https://web.godeed.today/deeds/632b2633cf124e3c0d5f5542  

Trinity Care Foundation is a 15year old Non-Profit Organization, has the Trust registration, PAN, TAN, 12A, 80G, Professional tax and FCRA. It is registered with NITI Aayog, Government of India. Join us on :  www.facebook.com/trinitycarefoundation | https://twitter.com/tcfindia | www.instagram.com/trinitycarefoundation |  

Early Childhood Caries

 Early Childhood Caries

Dental caries (tooth decay) is a disease that may affect the teeth of people of all ages, including young children. It is the most common NCD among children around the globe. The disease affects primary teeth (milk teeth) and permanent teeth.

More information on Ending Childhood Dental Caries - a World Health Organization (WHO) Implementation manual ! 

Early childhood caries (ECC) affects teeth of children aged under six years. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study in 2017, more than 530 million children globally have dental caries of the primary teeth. However, as primary teeth are exfoliated due to growth of the child, #ECC has previously not been considered important.

Dental caries can lead to abscesses and cause toothache, which may compromise ability to eat and sleep and restrict life activity of children.

Dental caries influences general health and quality of life. Dental caries links with several frequent diseases of childhood, primarily due to common risk factors. For instance, dental caries can co-occur with obesity, as both diseases are related to diet and nutrition. Moreover, nutritional status affects teeth pre-eruptively, although this is less important than the post-eruptive local effect of diet. Undernutrition coupled with a high intake of sugars may exacerbate caries.

Across the world, dental caries is particularly frequent or severe among underprivileged and disadvantaged groups of children. Socioeconomic factors also play a crucial role in the scope of services covered by primary oral health care. In many countries, poor children are underserved by dental care since access to dental care is not equitable.

Prevalence of ECC is increasing rapidly in low and middle-income countries, and dental caries is particularly frequent or severe among children living in deprived communities. In many countries, access to dental care is not equitable, leaving poor children and families underserved.

Know more of Ending Childhood Dental Caries - WHO Implementation manual ! 

Trinity Care Foundation is a Non-Profit Organization with main focus on enhancing the public programs effectiveness and strengthening the community programs by reaching out to the socially and economically underprivileged sections of the society both in rural and urban India since 2007. 

Trinity Care Foundation focuses on low-income/government schools in Karnataka State, India, and undertakes free School Health initiatives, more information at : http://www.trinitycarefoundation.com/schoolhealth/  

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World Sight Day 2021

World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness held on the second Thursday of October, to focus global attention on vision impairment, including blindness. This year, World Sight Day will take place on October 14, 2021 with the theme: Love Your Eyes. 

Blindness and vision impairment facts;

Globally, at least 2.2 billion people have a near or distance vision impairment. In at least 1 billion – or almost half – of these cases, vision impairment could have been prevented or has yet to be addressed.

The leading causes of vision impairment and blindness are uncorrected refractive errors and cataracts.

The majority of people with vision impairment and blindness are over the age of 50 years; however, vision loss can affect people of all ages.

Vision impairment poses an enormous global financial burden with the annual global costs of productivity losses associated with vision impairment from uncorrected myopia and presbyopia alone estimated to be US$ 244 billion and US$ 25.4 billion. 

Causes

Globally, the leading causes of vision impairment are:

• Uncorrected refractive errors
• Cataract
• Age-related macular degeneration
• Glaucoma
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Corneal opacity
• Trachoma

There is substantial variation in the causes between and within countries according to the availability of eye care services, their affordability, and the eye care literacy of the population. For example, the proportion of vision impairment attributable to cataract is higher in low- and middle-income countries than high-income countries. In high income countries, diseases such as glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration are more common.

Among children, the causes of vision impairment vary considerably across countries. For example, in low-income countries congenital cataract is a leading cause, whereas in middle-income countries it is more likely to be retinopathy of prematurity. As in adult populations, uncorrected refractive error remains a leading cause of vision impairment in all countries amongst children.

Impact of vision impairment

Personal impact

Young children with early onset severe vision impairment can experience delayed motor, language, emotional, social and cognitive development, with lifelong consequences. School-age children with vision impairment can also experience lower levels of educational achievement.

Vision impairment severely impacts quality of life among adult populations. Adults with vision impairment often have lower rates of workforce participation and productivity and higher rates of depression and anxiety. In the case of older adults, vision impairment can contribute to social isolation, difficulty walking, a higher risk of falls and fractures, and a greater likelihood of early entry into nursing or care homes.

Economic impact

Vision impairment poses an enormous global financial burden. For example, the annual global costs of productivity losses associated with vision impairment from uncorrected myopia and presbyopia alone were estimated to be US$ 244 billion and US$ 25.4 billion, respectively. 

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Trinity Care Foundation has been actively supporting critical community health programs since 2007, you can get in touch now and make Trinity Care Foundation your CSR implementation partner in Karnataka state, India.

For further information on how to manage and implement CSR Projects, please get write to us : [ support@trinitycarefoundation.org ]

Sustainable CSR projects implemented in Karnataka state, India by Trinity Care Foundation can be viewed at : https://www.flickr.com/photos/trinitycarefoundation/albums 

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Government Schools Go Solar in Karnataka

 One of the key initiatives as part of CSR activities, has been taken by Trinity Care Foundation for implementation in collaboration with partner organization's, which would include setting up a Rooftop Solar PV Power solution system at 3 Government schools thereby enhancing the use of renewable energy sources - this switch to clean & renewable energy sources will be pertinent in addressing future energy requirement, we are in the process of installing around a total of 15Kw solar power facility in the schools, before the end of this quarter. The CSR initiative is enabling Government schools with consistent access to electricity for an uninterrupted and comfortable learning experience.

The CSR initiatives ensure that companies have a positive social, economic, and environmental impact. From providing clean drinking water, lighting & illumination- sustainable projects related to renewables, in particular, contributing to climate action & long-term impact are increasingly being favored by Organization's for their CSR initiatives. 

Visit https://flic.kr/s/aHsmWPbToi a CSR initiative supported by Lapp India. 

If you have any queries or require our services, please contact us @ support@trinitycarefoundation.org . For more information regarding our CSR Projects, visit http://www.trinitycarefoundation.com/csr

Sustainable CSR projects implemented in Karnataka state, India by Trinity Care Foundation can be viewed at : https://www.flickr.com/photos/trinitycarefoundation/albums

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World No Tobacco Day 2021 campaign - "Commit to Quit"

 World No Tobacco Day 2021 campaign - Quitters are the real winners. 

When the news came out that smokers were more likely to develop severe disease with COVID-19 compared to non-smokers, it triggered millions of smokers to want to quit tobacco. But without adequate support, quitting can be incredibly challenging. 

The nicotine found in tobacco is highly addictive and creates dependence. The behavioural and emotional ties to tobacco use – like having a cigarette with your coffee,  craving tobacco, feelings of sadness or stress  – make it hard to kick the habit. 

With professional support and cessation services, tobacco users double their chances of quitting successfully. Currently, over 70% of the 1.3 billion tobacco users worldwide lack access to the tools they need to quit successfully. This gap in access to cessation services is only further exacerbated in the last year as the health workforce has been mobilized to handle the pandemic.

That’s why WHO launched a year-long campaign for World No Tobacco Day’s   – “Commit to Quit” theme. The campaign aims to empower 100 million tobacco users to make a quit attempt by creating networks of support and increasing access to services proven to help tobacco users quit successfully.

To truly help tobacco users quit, they need to be supported with tried and tested policies and interventions to drive down the demand for tobacco. 

The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) provides a strong, concerted response to the global tobacco epidemic and its enormous health, social, environmental and economic costs. To help countries implement the WHO FCTC, WHO introduced the MPOWER technical package to support implementation of key strategies, such as raising tobacco taxes, creating smoke-free environments and offering help to quit. 

Why does the UN prohibit partnerships with the tobacco industry and their front groups?

The tobacco industry is the single greatest barrier to reducing deaths caused by tobacco use. Their interests are irreconcilably opposed to promoting public health, and point to a critical need to keep them out of global tobacco control efforts. 

WHO FCTC Article 5.3 aims to do just that. WHO established a firewall in 2007 to protect policies from commercial and other vested interests of the tobacco industry. The United Nations Global Compact followed suit, banning the tobacco industry from participation in 2017, flagging the problematic and irreconcilable conflicts between the goals of the UN and an industry that is responsible for more than 8 million deaths per year. In line with Article 5.3, industry has been entirely excluded from the UN system and its agencies have been urged to devise strategies to prevent industry interference.

The United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of NCDs , which has both the WHO and the Secretariat of the WHO FCTC as leading participants, has crafted a Model policy for agencies of the United Nations system on preventing tobacco industry interference, a strong policy to prevent industry tactics operating in the UN and then ensured its implementation at the intergovernmental level.

In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a Resolution for Smoke-free United Nations Premises, and in 2012, the United Nations Economic and Social Council called for “system-wide coherence on tobacco control”. The creation of smoke-free campuses puts into practice the United Nations smoke-free workplace policy, which aims to protect approximately 100,000 UN staff members from second-hand tobacco smoke.

WHO and the Secretariat of the WHO FCTC have stated that no partnerships should be forged with tobacco industry front groups such as the Foundation for a Smoke Free World. PMI has committed to spending one billion USD over 12 years funding a new captive organization, the Foundation for a Smoke Free World (FSFW) – Philip Morris International (PMI) is its sole funder – to reproduce and launder its harm-reduction messages.

World No Tobacco Day 2020 : Protecting children and young people from exploitation by the tobacco and related industry.

Support Covid Relief in rural Karnataka, India for marginalized communities : http://www.trinitycarefoundation.com/covid19/ 

What is Herd Immunity and How Can We Achieve It With COVID-19 ?

What is herd immunity?

When most of a population is immune to an infectious disease, this provides indirect protection—or population immunity (also called herd immunity or herd protection)—to those who are not immune to the disease.

For example, if 80% of a population is immune to a virus, four out of every five people who encounter someone with the disease won’t get sick (and won’t spread the disease any further). In this way, the spread of infectious diseases is kept under control. Depending how contagious an infection is, usually 50% to 90% of a population needs immunity before infection rates start to decline. But this percentage isn’t a “magic threshold” that we need to cross—especially for a novel virus. Both viral evolution and changes in how people interact with each other can bring this number up or down. Below any “herd immunity threshold,” immunity in the population (for example, from vaccination) can still have a positive effect. And above the threshold, infections can still occur.

-> The higher the level of immunity, the larger the benefit. This is why it is important to get as many people as possible vaccinated. <- 

More @ https://www.jhsph.edu/covid-19/articles/achieving-herd-immunity-with-covid19.html 

This is how vaccinating yourself against #COVID19 can help protect your whole community 🙅‍♀️ 👇#VaccinesWorkpic.twitter.com/cViYKupd8N

— UNICEF South Asia (@UNICEFROSA) April 19, 2021

~ Building a fairer, healthier world. 

World Health Day 2021

World Health Day 2021 ~ Building a fairer, healthier world

As COVID-19 has highlighted, some people are able to live healthier lives and have better access to health services than others - entirely due to the conditions in which they are born, grow, live, work and age.

All over the world, some groups struggle to make ends meet with little daily income, have poorer housing conditions and education, fewer employment opportunities, experience greater gender inequality, and have little or no access to safe environments, clean water and air, food security and health services. This leads to unnecessary suffering, avoidable illness, and premature death. And it harms our societies and economies.

COVID-19 has hit all countries hard, but its impact has been harshest on those communities which were already vulnerable, who are more exposed to the disease, less likely to have access to quality health care services and more likely to experience adverse consequences as a result of measures implemented to contain the pandemic.

This is key to meeting today’s challenges of ensuring Health for All and to building the resilience of tomorrow. Community Outreach Health Interventions by Trinity Care Foundations during the pandemic in rural Karnataka. 

It's World Health Day! Let's build a fairer, healthier 🌎🌍🌏#COVID19 has highlighted how some 👱🙎🏽‍♀️ live healthier lives and have better access to health services than others, simply due to their living conditions. @tcfindia @ https://t.co/WsZjGfZPhc #WorldHealthDay #SDGs pic.twitter.com/4byx9f5Gsy

— Trinity Care Foundation (@tcfindia) April 7, 2021

The needs of the hour is Collaboration with Government Systems. In Karnataka state, India, Trinity Care Foundation supports;

1.  Safety of Medical Professionals & Healthcare Staff
2.  Infrastructure at Government Healthcare facilities
3. Community Health Programs
4. COVID19 Outreach Program

We appeal to Companies to come forward to implement their CSR Projects partnering with us, Visit https://www.flickr.com/photos/trinitycarefoundation/albums/ 

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