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Philanthropy and Social Impact
10,000+ Children
to receive life-changing care at no cost
10,000+ Children
to receive life-changing care at no cost
As part of its philanthropic efforts, Altrus HealthCare is partnering with Aasraa Trust to provide medical treatment to 10,000 underprivileged children across 80 projects in Dehradun, Pauri Garhwal and Udham Singh Nagar districts of Uttarakhand.
This initiative includes –
a) Medical Check-ups: Regular medical check-ups are to identify any underlying health issues, allowing for early diagnosis and timely intervention.
b) Preventive Care: Educating children about hygiene practices, proper nutrition, and the importance of vaccinations, aiming to reduce the occurrence of common illnesses and improve overall health.
c) Basic Medical Treatment: Providing basic medical treatment for common ailments such as colds, fevers, minor injuries, and infections, ensuring timely care.
d) Specialized Care: Aasraa facilitates referrals to Altrus HealthCare for children needing specialized medical attention to ensure necessary care for complex health issues.
Through this program, Altrus HealthCare aims to improve the overall well-being of these children, empowering them to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. This collaboration underscores Altrus HealthCare’s commitment to creating a meaningful impact in the community.
About Aasraa Trust
Aasraa Trust was established in 2009, working under the Bindal bridge in Dehradun with a riverside slum community. Aasraa started with 35 children and now impacted more than 25,000 children. Aasraa focuses on society’s most underserved and vulnerable children, helping them with a multifaceted approach through education, skills training, nutrition, healthcare and shelter homes. Starting with street level mobilization, Aasraa prepares children for mainstream education and transition to higher studies & skills training.
Aasraa is certified by National Institute of Open Schooling and works with the Education Department of Uttarakhand to improve the quality of education at government schools.
Aasraa has built shelters for orphaned, abandoned, abused and special needs children. Technology has enhanced education at all Aasraa programs, from Mobile Learning centers to Mobile computer labs.
