BWI: G4S Reverberates with Joy as it Celebrates Happy Day with Underprivileged Children Aross the World

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: G4S - India
Tuesday, March 03, 2009 02:30 PM IST (09:00 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Social issues; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Defence & security, Media & entertainment
Release no: 19368
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G4S Reverberates with Joy as it Celebrates Happy Day with Underprivileged Children Aross the World
Extends Sponsorship to 10 Children of India Vision Foundation

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, March 03, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- G4S, a world leader in security solutions, celebrated Happy Day on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at the British High Commission, as an initiative to spread happiness to underprivileged, differently-abled and orphaned children in the region. The guest of honor gracing the occasion was Smt. Salma Ansari, Wife of Vice President of India.

This year G4S has invited more than 5,500 children to celebrate Happy Day across India. These children are invited from several established NGOs and charity organisations like HOPE Foundation, SOS, JAMGHAT and India Vision Foundation. Happy Day will be celebrated at more than 60 locations across Northern Africa, Middle East and Southern Asia Region out of which 34 locations are in India.

At the occasion, G4S also announced its support to 10 underprivileged children from the India Vision Foundation under its 'Children of Vulnerable Families Project'. This support would be towards each child's education and well being where G4S would be sponsoring the child's tution fee, stationery and medical expenses among others.

India Vision Foundation was born with the receipt of the Ramon Magsaysay Award by Dr Kiran Bedi in the year 1994.

"We are celebrating the second Happy Day in the NAMESA region. This is the day that G4S has dedicated to helping those children who are less privileged than we are. Through this event, we hope to bring a little fun into their lives and smile on their face and seeing them enjoying themselves, we feel generously rewarded". said Mr. Hudson, Regional President G4S North Africa, Middle East and South Asia (NAMESA).

"Last year, we celebrated Happy Day with more than 5000 children and this year we expect there will be many, many more. This is our way to come together and touch the lives of our little guests with a view to make them realize that the world is a truly wonderful place. It is also an exciting opportunity for G4S to invest time to help future generations and we wish to continue doing so." added Mr.Hudson.

G4S India celebrated the day with the theme of Aladdin and Jasmine. The event had toy trains, columbus and caterpillar rides, bouncy castles, musical chairs, hoopla games and activity game stalls including "Hit the Magrebi" & "Feed the Genie" for the little guests. The Arabian set-up, joyrides and streamers created a perfect ambience for children. G4S family members dressed as Aladdin and Jasmine took care of children to extend a personal touch. A tattoo artist painted children's favourite Aladdin characters on their faces and hands.

Going in accordance with the children's fondness, G4S Chimes sang melodious songs like Jungle Book, Lakdi ki kathi, Bum bum bole, etc. In spite of the hectic schedule, G4S employees put in their heart and soul to the practice sessions for these songs.

An elaborate menu of lunch and breakfast was organised specially catered for the children. A chocolate fountain was also created with accompaniments like éclairs, wafers and cookies. Adding to the fantasies of children a fountain sprinkling milk shakes, juices and other drinks for the little ones was made too.

In addition, the event includes transportation of children to the venue, doctor-on-demand at the event and cute mementos for all participants. This event is for children above the age of five years.

CSR by G4S

G4S takes several initiatives for the up-liftment of women who have been abused, abandoned, trafficked and impoverished and orphan, disadvantaged and specially-abled children. G4S has taken initiatives for animal and senior citizen's welfare, prisoner's rehabilitation and for the betterment of sports, environment, and arts and culture.

G4S has also initiated programmes like AIDS Awareness Week, World Vision of India, Socially Responsible Employee Relations Program, Run for Peace Marathon, Blood Donation Program, Gifting Smiles, Beach Cleaning Program and G4S 4Teen in different countries across NAMESA Region. G4S 4Teen is a global campaign to support 14 young and upcoming athletes from 13 countries for six years to prepare them for Olympic Games in 2012 and Delhi Common Wealth Games 2010.

G4S India maintains the infrastructure of Grant Govan Home including technical & housekeeping and provides security services as well. We also raise funds by organising various charity events for the Home. We are also in the process of establishing a school in collaboration with an NGO in National Capital Region. This school will provide free education, food and uniform to the underprivileged children of the area.

About G4S - India

Since its inception in India in 1989, G4S has achieved a remarkable growth and has been the leading and most respected Security Company in India. The company today has over 1,50,000 employees with a strong network of 180 branches and regional offices spread throughout the country. We are proud to have a strong and lasting association with all our clients ranging from Banks, Corporate, Diplomatic Missions & Embassies, Residences and Hospitality, Transportation, Communication and Aviation industry to name a few.

As the leading professional security organisation, G4S India offers a wide selection of services to its clients ranging from large multinationals to an individual, covering virtually every security product and service possible in the market. Besides its core business of Guarding, Cash Services, Security Systems and Products, G4S also offers complimentary range of services covering Training, Facility Management, Central Monitoring Services, Garment Manufacturing, Recruitment & Placement, IT Services & Secure IT, Fleet Management and Security Consultancy.

As the largest security company in India, we take pride in providing the highest level of services to our clients and attending to their individual requirements. We are part of an international organisation with a network of offices throughout India, which allows us to extend a personal touch to our clients. Customer satisfaction and concern for our employees are our deep rooted values, supported by a strong sense of integrity.

For more information log on to www.g4s.in.


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