In March 2025, Geodis India Private Limited collaborated with Youthreach to implement various projects focusing on women empowerment, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) as part of Youthreach’s Community Development Project at Bawal (Haryana).

1. Key Intervention Areas in Bawal, Haryana

A. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Programme

(a) Remedial Education Centre (Primary)

Under the sanitation project, Youthreach in collaboration with Geodis India Pvt. Ltd. will construct 10 toilets in 10 different government Schools in Bawal during year 2025-26 with the following objectives:

1. To address the issue of increasing dropout rates among students.
2. To eliminate the practice of open defecation.
3. To promote healthy sanitation practices and bring about behavioural changes among students.
4. To empower students to become ambassadors of the “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” (Clean India Campaign).

As part of this sanitation programme, maintenance, and daily cleaning facilities have been provided to ensure the proper upkeep of the toilets. 

B. Skill Development through Cutting and Tailoring Training Centre

The centres were set up with financial support from the Geodis India Pvt. Ltd. in Bawal city, Haryana. The women/ girls are enrolled for a 4-month USHA certified training programme. The programme aims to enhance the confidence of the rural girls and women and provide skills to help them earn their living.