GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited

GSK is dedicated to eliminating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and supports the WHO road map to end NTD epidemics, particularly lymphatic filariasis (LF), by 2030. As a global partner since 2000, GSK has contributed significantly to disease elimination efforts. In India, it provides albendazole tablets to aid the government's goal of eliminating LF by 2027 through mass drug administration. In FY 23-24, GSK donated 44.5 million tablets to WHO and remains committed to ongoing support.

The GSK Scholars Programme supports meritorious students facing financial challenges in pursuing a career in medicine. Designed for first-year MBBS students in government colleges, it provides financial assistance of up to INR 1,00,000 per year for 4.5 years to cover academic expenses. Through partnerships with Give India and the Foundation for Excellence (FFE), the initiative promotes STEM education in India, ensuring deserving students receive vital support. Currently, the programme benefits 398 scholars, reinforcing GSK’s commitment to education and future healthcare leaders.

GSK Pharma collaborates with SNEHA in Mumbai’s Janta Nagar, M/East ward, to address child malnutrition under the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). The initiative enhances awareness, improves service accessibility, and strengthens stakeholder collaboration in maternal and child health. Impacting 4,926 households and 5,295 beneficiaries, it promotes immunization, maternal care, and malnutrition treatment. Strong follow-ups ensured 99% service uptake. Capacity-building workshops and adolescent engagement fostered community participation, while events like Breastfeeding Week and Women’s Day boosted awareness.

GSK Pharma, in partnership with YUVA Unstoppable, is implementing the Smart Classroom Project in 54 municipal and zila parishad schools across Nashik, Maharashtra. This initiative enhances education by integrating digital tools like videos, simulations, and digital textbooks, creating an engaging learning environment. Over 2.5 years, the project has significantly improved students’ academic performance and attendance by fostering active participation. By equipping classrooms with technology, the initiative empowers both teachers and students with enriched learning experiences.

GSK Pharma has partnered with Sakshi for five years to mainstream out-of-school children through a transformative initiative. Implemented across four government schools and one community center, the project has benefitted 401 children facing challenges like poverty and migration. It focuses on achieving grade-level competencies while providing education, nutrition, and healthcare. Non-formal education classes cater to children aged 6 to 14, ensuring their seamless integration into government schools for continued learning and a brighter future.

Supported by GSK Pharma, BITAN operates in Kolkata’s Nayabasti slum, aiding pregnant women, lactating mothers, and newborns. Home to daily wage laborers in the unorganized sector, the community struggles with limited healthcare access. BITAN addresses maternal and child health issues through awareness programs, sensitization efforts, nutrition health camps, and medical center registrations. Reaching around 1,030 households, the project plays a vital role in improving health outcomes and enhancing the well-being of this vulnerable population.

Nai Dharti is dedicated to empowering underprivileged girls through free residential schooling, co-curricular activities, and vocational training. With support from GSK Pharma, it provides holistic development opportunities to young girls from disadvantaged backgrounds. Currently, the school educates 192 girls, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge. Last year, eight students dropped out due to reasons such as parental loss, relocation, and the school's non-affiliation for the 10th grade, highlighting challenges in sustaining education for all.

The Educational Outreach Programme in Valsad, South Gujarat, addresses the challenges faced by the tribal population in accessing quality education. With a 25% dropout rate among tribal youth, there is an urgent need for vocational education and career opportunities. Supported by GSK Pharma, the South Gujarat Rural Education Trust (SRET) launched an initiative to enhance digital literacy. The project distributed 100 Android tablets and conducted digital skills training, benefiting 16,900 students across 165 schools and fostering technological empowerment.

St. Jude India Childcare Centre, in partnership with GSK, serves as a home away from home for children battling cancer and their families. The centre offers residential, educational, nutritional, and transportation support, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for treatment and recovery. Psychological and nutritional care play a vital role in their well-being. Parents engage in skill-building and recreational activities, fostering a supportive community. Last year, GSK’s support reached 161 families, benefiting 483 individuals, including young children and girls.

For its sites and key suppliers located in water-stressed areas, the company is developing catchment-level water replenishment, restoration, and regeneration projects to achieve its water neutrality target. It has partnered with the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) in Nashik on a water replenishment project aimed at improving ecosystem conditions, enhancing the climate resilience of local agriculture, and empowering local villages to manage water resources while improving the health and livelihoods of the villagers.

GSK India is a founding partner of the Women + Water Collaborative in India, launched in October 2023 in collaboration with the Water Resilience Coalition, an initiative of the UN Global Compact and the Pacific Institute. This program unites companies from various sectors to leverage women's leadership in improving access to clean water and sanitation, ultimately supporting the health of local communities. The Women + Water Collaborative focuses on enhancing water availability and quality in key river basins by implementing water replenishment and conservation techniques, such as rainwater harvesting. It also provides safe drinking water and climate-resilient sanitation and hygiene facilities to communities.