A foundation built for a better tomorrow

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A foundation built for a better tomorrow

The Metropolis Foundation aims to build an equitable world and enhance human lives. We work closely with governments, NGOs, civil society, and like-minded agencies to achieve sustainable change and contribute to building the nation’s future.

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our purpose, our promise

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our purpose, our promise

We want to better human lives and enable communities to push new boundaries through equal growth opportunities that are inclusive, sustainable, and transformational.

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making a world of a difference

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adolescent outreach
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adolescent influencers
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'too shy to ask' app downloads
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We believe that awareness through education empowers people, especially the youth. We believe in giving back to society by educating, empowering and encouraging people, especially women and the youth, who act as agents of change to build more equitable communities for our nation.

we design impactful initiatives to impact communities

preventive healthcare
adolescent reproductive & sexual health
digital outreach with the ‘Too Shy To Ask’ app and website
MedEngage: medical scholarships & more

preventive healthcare

Our focus on preventive health care is one of our core CSR programs that aligns with the vision of the Government of India viz. ‘Preventive is now the new Curative.’

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adolescent reproductive & sexual health

Metropolis Foundation works closely with adolescent girls from underprivileged homes through their schools and communities. Through various thought through and carefully designed sessions, knowledge is imparted on health-related issues involving puberty, reproduction, personal hygiene, and nutrition.

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digital outreach with the ‘Too Shy To Ask’ app and website

'Too Shy To Ask' is an award-winning app created to help adolescents get accurate and scientific information from doctors and experts in the field.

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MedEngage: medical scholarships & more

Launched in 2018, MedEngage is a nationwide program designed to share the knowledge, experience and expertise of Metropolis Healthcare in the field of Laboratory Medicine with young medical students who lack financial support. Currently in its fifth year, the program includes Academic Research Support,

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winning awards while winning hearts

Honored for Exemplary Commitment as Ni-Kshay Mitra
Mar 2024

Honored for Exemplary Commitment as Ni-Kshay Mitra

Metropolis Foundation was recognized as a committed Ni-Kshay Mitra in the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, honored by Shri. Dhanaji Herlekar, Hon’ble Assistant Commissioner of L Ward, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. This acknowledgment underscores our unwavering dedication and support for 1702 TB patients over six months, providing monthly nutritional kits and counseling. Our initiative also focuses on developing Peer Champions within the community to motivate TB patients and encourage adherence to prescribed medicines, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes.

Best CSR Excellence in Healthcare Award for MedEngage
Mar 2024

Best CSR Excellence in Healthcare Award for MedEngage

Metropolis Foundation received the prestigious Assocham Award for Best CSR Excellence in Healthcare for its outstanding 'MedEngage' program, achieving the first runner-up position. This accolade reflects the foundation's commendable contributions to Corporate Social Responsibility and its notable impact on the healthcare sector.

Best Sex Education Initiative of the Year Award for TSTA Program
Mar 2024

Best Sex Education Initiative of the Year Award for TSTA Program

Metropolis Foundation was honored with the prestigious Best Sex Education Initiative of the Year Award at the Indian CSR Awards 2023 for its groundbreaking TSTA Program. This recognition underscores the profound impact of their pioneering initiative, 'Too Shy to Ask,' dedicated to raising awareness about Adolescent Sexual Health Education.

Award Certificate for Impact & Unique Model
Mar 2023

Award Certificate for Impact & Unique Model

8th India CSR Award 2020 for CSR initiative Too Shy To Ask Implemented by We Foundation Metropolis Healthcare

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driving change, transforming lives

digital outreach with the Too Shy To Ask (TSTA) app

‘Too Shy To Ask' is an award-winning app with over 11000 active users and over 500 adolescent influencers. The app helps adolescents get medically and scientifically accurate and age affirming information from doctors and experts, spreading awareness about sexual health, reproduction, unsafe sex, gender equity and equality. A unique ‘Ask the Expert’ feature allows users to anonymously ask questions to top experts in the relevant field.

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digital outreach with the Too Shy To Ask (TSTA) app regional version

The Regional version of the award-winning Too Shy To Ask app is available in four regional languages including Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and Tamil, besides English, increasing its reach. It has made it simple and convenient for young people in different parts of the country to use the app in their own language, and benefit from the medically and scientifically accurate information provided. It allows users to anonymously ask questions in their regional language through the unique ‘Ask the expert’ feature, and get answers from top experts in the relevant field.

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self-defence

Safeguarding and amplifying the voices of young women is crucial. Metropolis Foundation raises awareness about violence against women, and educates adolescent girls in schools and urban and rural communities about their rights and dangers in both the physical and digital space. The ‘Empowerment Self-Defence’ program imparts knowledge and skills for situational self-defence, and teaches girls techniques to protect themselves without the use of a weapon. The program has made the girls confident, self-reliant and fearless individuals, ready to take on new challenges in life.

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menstrual health

Across the country, women are not allowed to cook or touch anyone during their period as they are considered impure and dirty. Such social stigma prevents them from talking openly about menstruation, and many girls are not taught safe, hygienic practices. This key area program creates awareness about menstrual health and hygiene amongst adolescent girls, including how to use a sanitary pad and its safe disposal. The program has busted myths about menstruation, and empowered girls to lead a healthier life.

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News and events that make headlines

11 September, 2023
Metropolis Foundation organizes Adolescent Reproductive Sexual Health (ARSH) Initiative training program

Metropolis Foundation organized the Adolescent Reproductive Sexual Health (ARSH) Initiative training program, a pivotal component of our flagship CSR initiative 'Too Shy to Ask (TSTA).' Held from September 11th to 14th 2023, a comprehensive training program was conducted at the Family Planning Association of India training hall, with the primary goal of training master trainers from various NGOs, who will be spearheading the project at the grassroot level.

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21 August, 2023
Metropolis Foundation adopts 1000 Tuberculosis (TB) patients in Mumbai, under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.

Metropolis Foundation launched the second cycle of its CSR program, extending support to 1000 TB patients in Mumbai under the ‘Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.’ This initiative entails providing nutritional assistance to consenting TB patients in 'L' ward (Kurla), Mumbai, as part of the ‘Ni-Kshay Mitra 2.0’ initiative. The first cycle, initiated in December 2022 for 650 TB patients, was later expanded to encompass 702 patients across ‘L’ ward for durations of six and three months, respectively.

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06 April, 2023
Celebrating the Healthcare Heroes of India

Metropolis Healthcare in association with Metropolis Foundation hosted the 2nd edition of ‘Healthcare Heroes of India 2022’ on September 3rd, 2022. A CSR initiative conceptualised by Metropolis

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05 April, 2023
Metropolis Foundation launches nutritional support to 650 TB patients

Metropolis Foundation commenced the on-ground execution of adopting TB patients under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan from 1 December 2022. Under the Ni-Kshay Mitra 2.0 initiative, Metropolis Foundation is extending nutritional support to 650 c

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