CapitaLand builds second Hope School in Bangalore to provide quality education to over 400 children

BANGALORE, India - Sept. 20, 2022 - PRLog -- CapitaLand Hope Foundation (CHF), the philanthropic arm of CapitaLand Group, has launched its second CapitaLand Hope School in Bangalore, India to provide more than 400 children from underserved families with access to education. CHF has contributed INR 50 million towards the construction of the school, which is the 31^st of the CapitaLand Hope Schools which span across India, China and Vietnam. Through the schools, CHF aims to provide children with a holistic education for a better start in life.

Mr Gauri Nagabhushanam, Chief Executive Officer, India Business Park, CapitaLand Investment said: "We are extremely proud to complete our second Hope School in Bangalore to help over 400 children and their immediate families. We are passionate about education and have contributed over INR 100 million to develop three schools, two in Bangalore and an upcoming school in Pune. We take an active role in setting up the schools and continue to engage the children as well as contribute in various ways including donating various items and organising activities for them. It is extremely heartening to be able to reach out and touch the lives of the communities as we grow our business in India."

Mr Tan Seng Chai, Chief Corporate and People Officer of CapitaLand Investment and Executive Director of CHF, said: "As a socially responsible company, CapitaLand is committed to contributing to the environmental and social well-being of our communities. To provide a conducive learning environment and improve children's access to education, we have helped to build 31 schools benefitting over 28,000 children in China, Vietnam, and India since 2005. We also support seniors and conservation efforts through various programmes. Through our annual #GivingAsOne campaign, we galvanise our staff and partners to come together to give back as it is through collective action that we can truly make a positive and meaningful impact in the communities."

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