In November 2002, on occasion of the first World Children’s Week, McDonald’s in Western India joined hands with The Nalanda Foundation to support education of the girl-child. This association is for a period of 3 years and extends up to November 2005
Why the Girl-Child?
Research shows that the even today, in India, the girl-child is always less favoured than a boy. Due to this, she is deprived of many benefits, which should rightfully be hers.
The Nalanda Foundation is working towards improving the situation of the Girl-Child by providing her with all the benefits and privileges that she deserves.
Through the money collected in 2002 with our fund-raising activities, we were able to help build an English Learning Resource Centre for the students of the Anjuman-I-Islam Girls’ High School in Bandra.
The rest of the money has been used to start other educational programmes that will help in their development.
In 2003, the fund-raising activity had the McDonald’s French fries as the focus. From November 14 –20, for every medium and large fries sold – whether a la carte or as part of Value Meals – McDonald’s donated Re.1/- for the cause. Additionally, Ronald McDonald House Charities also contributed 4 lakh rupees for the McDonald’s – Blue Dot initiative
Why the Girl-Child?
Research shows that the even today, in India, the girl-child is always less favoured than a boy. Due to this, she is deprived of many benefits, which should rightfully be hers.
The Nalanda Foundation is working towards improving the situation of the Girl-Child by providing her with all the benefits and privileges that she deserves.
Through the money collected in 2002 with our fund-raising activities, we were able to help build an English Learning Resource Centre for the students of the Anjuman-I-Islam Girls’ High School in Bandra.
The rest of the money has been used to start other educational programmes that will help in their development.
In 2003, the fund-raising activity had the McDonald’s French fries as the focus. From November 14 –20, for every medium and large fries sold – whether a la carte or as part of Value Meals – McDonald’s donated Re.1/- for the cause. Additionally, Ronald McDonald House Charities also contributed 4 lakh rupees for the McDonald’s – Blue Dot initiative