Amway extends its support in India’s fight against pandemic; Pledges US $1 Million
~Stands in solidarity with India as it grapples with the second wave of the pandemic ~
Amway, one of the leading FMCG direct selling companies, pledges to stand in solidarity with India. In response to the impact of the pandemic’s second wave, which has hit the country at large, Amway is donating US $1 million (approx. INR 7.5 crores) to support the COVID relief efforts. The donation amount will be used to facilitate COVID-19 resources such as ventilators, oxygen concentrators among others, to accelerate the COVID 19 relief work.
Commenting on Amway’s contribution Mr. Milind Pant, CEO, Amway Global “India is in the hearts and minds of Amway’s global family. To our colleagues and friends across India, know that we are committed to supporting you during these tough times. Thank you for your courage and determination throughout the pandemic. We will get through this together and emerge even stronger. With the support of the Founding Families, as well as Executive Leadership, Amway Corporation contributed $750k to the US Chamber’s foundation to provide aid to the country.”
Supporting a sustainable approach, Mr. Anshu Budhraja, CEO, Amway India, said: “We have been supporting all our distributors, customers and employees during this entire period of pandemic. Over the last one year, we have been working together with our 550,000 distributors and 1000 employees across the country and have raised USD 338k (INR 2.5 crores) of support for our front-line workers and community. This additional amount of USD 1mn (INR 7.5 crs) will further enable us to work with and support the country both at the Center and states level. Proud that our distributors and employees have spent countless voluntary hours supporting various community initiatives to help spread message of immunity and preventive healthcare in the country.”
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So far, Amway has made a total contribution of close to US $1.35 million (approx. INR 10 crores) towards COVID-19 relief funds.
Furthermore, to safeguard and support its employees, Amway India has taken critical measures, including mass vaccination drive, access to medical services, and absorption of medical expenses and providing centers for affected employee(s) recovery, among others.
Furthermore, for Amway, the well-being of its employees and their family is of the utmost priority. The company is among the first organizations to announce sponsorship of Covid-19 vaccinations for all employees and their family members. Amway India has partnered with hospitals and eKincare to expedite the inoculation process. Along with vaccination, the company is also procuring oxygen cylinder on request, doctor on call consultation, covering all medical expenses arising due to COVID-19 treatment and providing a wellness and hygiene kit to all the employees. Moreover, the company has created a makeshift isolation center near the manufacturing unit for employees to isolate and recover.
About Amway’s COVID relief efforts
Corporate citizenship is an integral part of Amway’s ethos. In line with this, the company launched the COVID-19 Relief Programme and contributed close to INR 2.50 Crores towards multiple relief initiatives. Amway’s COVID-19 relief program has reached out to more than 2 lakhs beneficiaries.
Th e program involved contribution of INR 1 crore towards PM Care Fund, and INR 25 lakhs each to Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala CM’s Distress Relief Fund to support their effort to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
Additionally, Amway partnered with United Ways Delhi, Association of Surgeons of India and Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Center for distribution of hygiene kits including N95 masks, gloves, sanitizers and handwash to the frontline workers working in hospitals across the country.
Amway also organized a sanitization drive to clean, disinfect, and sanitize Amway partner NGOs premises, ensuring the better health and hygiene of its project beneficiaries.
To support rehabilitation efforts in West Bengal as it battles with the effects of the horrific storm along with COVID-19 pandemic, Amway India has pledged to donate INR 25 lakhs to the West Bengal Disaster Management Authority.
To know more, click - https://www.amway.in/about-amway/csr/covid-relief
About Amway India
Amway India is a wholly owned subsidiary of Amway with headquarters located in Ada, Michigan, USA. Amway is the world's #1[1] direct selling company with presence in over 100 countries & territories. Globally, Amway is 60+ years old, manufacturer and direct seller of quality consumer goods. Amway’s innovation and industry-leading R&D has seen more than 750 patents granted and another 220 patents pending. Amway has more than 500 scientists, engineers, and technical professionals who extend our innovation and science capabilities through 11 locations to deliver global, regional, and local product research and development.
Amway India sells more than 140 daily use products across categories like Nutrition, Beauty, Personal Care, Home Care and Consumer durables through Amway Direct Retails and Direst Sellers who make personal recommendations regarding the use of distinctive quality products. Amway products are widely recognized and appreciated for their quality and value. These products are backed by a money back guarantee for 100% satisfaction of use[2].
Amway products are popular not just in India but across the world. Nutrilite is the world's No. 1 selling vitamins and dietary supplements brand[3]. Nutrilite has established itself as a leading brand in the vitamins and dietary supplements category in India as well. Artistry is India’s No. 1 premium skin care brand[4]. Amway India also offers ‘Attitude’, an entry level premium skincare and cosmetics brand targeted at India youth. The product range has been developed taking the needs of Indian consumers into consideration.
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