Walkaroo Foundation and Native Medicare Charitable Trust Join Forces for Community Sensitization Program under Munnetram 360° Initiative
Coimbatore, 27th September, 2024: As part of the Munnetram 360° initiative—a holistic development program for government school students—the Walkaroo Foundation and Native Medicare Charitable Trust teamed up to address key social challenges through a community sensitization event. Held in the villages of Selakkarachal and Pappampatti, the program aimed to tackle pressing issues such as substance abuse, child safety, health and hygiene, educational opportunities, and the empowerment of girls through education.
A highlight of the event was a vibrant street play, performed by the Bharathi Cultural Group from Trichy. Through a dynamic mix of dance, music, and drama, the group brought important messages to life, engaging the audience and driving home the need for action on these issues.The event took place in the evening, ensuring that community members could participate after their workday. It inspired residents to take action and emphasised the shared responsibility of creating a safer, healthier, and brighter future for children.
About Walkaroo Foundation: Walkaroo Foundation is a registered Not-for-Profit company incorporated under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. The CSR arm of Walkaroo Group, Walkaroo Foundation focuses its efforts on creating and promoting a more equitable society as they believe that the future belongs to all of us – not some of us. Striving for and working restlessly towards a more sustainable way of life is the motto they abide by. The key focus areas of Walkaroo Foundation are Health, Education, Inclusiveness and Community Development & Sustainability and they have 4 schemes, Susthithi, Shiksha Samunnathi, Aasrayadeepam and Arike respectively.
About Walkaroo: Walkaroo, a homegrown brand launched in 2012, aims to democratize fashion by offering a wide range of designs across various styles and categories at affordable prices. The band provides slippers, sandals, and different types of footwear made from polyurethane, EVA, rubber, and sports shoes for both men and women under the Walkaroo brand and its sub-brands Walkaroo FlipFlopz and Walkaroo Sports, catering to consumers across various age groups. In the financial year 2023-2024, Walkaroo achieved a turnover of Rs. 2140 crore, showcasing its significant growth and market presence. With a widespread network of over 700 dealers and access to more than one lakh retail outlets nationwide, the brand effectively reaches its customers across India.
