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Our Philanthropy & CSR Initiatives
Our Philanthropy & CSR Initiatives
Mr. Menon’s philanthropy has positively changed the lives of thousands, with half of his wealth committed to charitable organizations.
His devotion to humanitarian causes has not only earned him admirable accolades but the hearts of people around the world.
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Shri Kurumba Educational and Charitable Trust
Sri Kurumba Trust's work is a god given opportunity to give back to the society I want to bring hope to the homes with the intention that it will make a notable difference & change lives forever. Some called me a philanthropist; I however only want to see people succeed.
Mr. PNC MENON
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Sobha Hermitage
A home for the elderly, Sobha Hermitage sprawls over 27 acres of green estates in the heart of Kerala. It’s a place of warmth and affection, a true haven for the less fortunate. Further, our social rehabilitation scheme for young mothers ensures their safety and security with no costs incurred.
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SOBHA Rural Women Empowerment Program
As a part of this program, Sobhacovers expenses of 50 widowed mothers of the Kizhakkenchery
panchayat that includes their allowance, clothing, medical and other personal accessories. In addition, the educational expenses of their children are also taken care of, with the aim to provide them with sufficient opportunities. -
SOBHA Vocational Training Centre
This program allows the less privileged to pursue a vocation of their choice with access to training centres for computers and music, along with paid apprenticeships and employment opportunities.
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SOBHA ICON
We believe in empowering the youth and giving less fortunate students a platform to grow beyond their capabilities. Sobha Icon gives an equal footing to kids from schools with limited resources to outperform and expand their knowledge base. This was conceived with the vision of creating icons of India. We’re also developing the Sobha Shadow Icon initiative that involves regular parent-teacher meetings and tracking the progress of kids studying at Sobha Icon.
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Sobha HEALTH CARE CENTRE
With the aim of impacting the underprivileged society at large and making healthcare
accessible for them, the Sobha Healthcare Centre took shape. We’re involved with 2,500 families from adopted panchayat, the Sobha Academy and Sobha Hermitage, providing them with free consultation, medical checkups and treatment. -
Sobha Academy
With 900 students getting quality education at no cost, Sobha Academy is truly helping India grow from its grassroots. It aims to educate the less fortunate and break the vicious cycle of poverty their families face. The rigorous selection process picks eligible candidates that come from less privileged backgrounds but have the potential to do more.
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SOBHA SOCIAL WEDDINGS
To help couples whose families are unable to provide a dowry, Sobha has set up a charitable trust to organise weddings without dowries. Along with that, it gives marriage counselling to the couples, and has
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Sobha Green Initiative
Sobha’s green initiatives are widespread in all our projects. It involves large-scale rain harvesting, preserving 3000 varieties of flora and fauna and efficient waste management. This is a CSR project undertaken on a massive scale to reduce carbon footprint and impact the environment positively.
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Al Jalila Foundation
The Al Jalila Foundation will oversee the development of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Charity Hospital, named in honor of the late Deputy Ruler of Dubai. Philanthropists across the UAE, including Mr. PNC Menon, have helped raise Dh220 million ($60m), which can care for up to 30,000 people a year.
This contribution stems from Mr. PNC Menon’s belief that the Al Jalila foundation’s initiative is crucial to UAE’s progress as a hub for medical innovation and to treat serious diseases such as cancer.
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BILLION MEALS
An initiative that stands out amongst many others was a personal donation of AED 1 million from the chairman of Sobha Realty, PNC Menon, to benefit the cause of the ‘1 Billion Meals’ campaign. This noble initiative was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to provide food aid to the vulnerable communities in almost 50 countries.
Sobha Realty is proud to support this noble initiative by making an active contribution. -
RASHID CENTRE
PNC Menon, Founder and Chairman of Sobha Group is a board member of the Rashid Centre for People of Determination. The company has always supported the centre as part of its mission to give back to the community. Earlier, the group constructed a smart room for the kids at the facility that is equipped with advanced technology, interactive games, and other amenities designed specifically for children of determination. Sobha Group will continue to serve the society by contributing to the development of the Rashid Centre.
