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Baxter International Foundation recognizes Sewa’s SAC program
Since its establishment, Sponsor a Child has provided support to over 10,000 underprivileged children, enabling them to complete their schooling.
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Sewa International's Sponsor a Child (SAC) program has been granted a $50,000 grant for the 2024-25 period from the Baxter International Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Baxter International Inc. Veronica M. Arroyave, the executive director of the Baxter International Foundation, announced the approval of the grant, Sewa International said in a release.
Sponsor a Child, a program managed by Sewa International, offers financial assistance to students in grades 1 to 12 who face difficulties in affording their education due to personal, family crises, financial constraints, or the risk of dropping out of school. Students who need financial assistance can register and apply for support through the program.
Philanthropists, corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, and generous donors have the opportunity to choose and provide support to children who are in need of assistance to continue their education. Since its establishment, Sponsor a Child has provided support to over 10,000 underprivileged children, enabling them to complete their schooling.
According to a survey conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO), approximately 12.6 percent of students in India drop out of school. The survey also found that 19.8 percent discontinue their education at the secondary level, while 17.5 percent drop out at the upper primary level.
Students are often forced to leave school due to financial challenges arising from circumstances such as the sudden death of the breadwinner, a parent's terminal illness, job loss, or significant healthcare expenses within the family.
The Baxter Foundation is committed to collaborating with organizations worldwide to enhance healthcare access for underserved communities, foster the growth of future healthcare innovators, and create a lasting positive influence in communities supported by Baxter, Arroyave noted.
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