Suresh Raina and Priyanka Chaudhary Raina launch foundation to help underprivileged mothers across India

Gracia Raina Foundation (GRF) aims to create awareness about physical to mental health issues among mothers and children.

Cricketer Suresh Raina and his wife Priyanka Chaudhary Raina announced the launch of the- Gracia Raina Foundation (GRF), dedicated to the aid of underprivileged mothers across the country. It was their daughter, Gracia's birthday on Monday.

The Gracia Raina Foundation is dedicated to creating awareness and work closely with mothers and children who require help with physical to mental health issues, and is driven to ensure the well being of mothers and children while also providing them opportunities for a sustainable livelihood. The Foundation will work with expectant mothers and their families and provide them with opportunities for sustainable livelihood.

Speaking on the occasion, Priyanka Raina added this regarding the mission of the foundation, Gracia Raina Foundation aims to provide support and effective solutions to ensure maternal and new born wellness by implementing a self sustained model. The idea is to empower, engage and facilitate women by enhancing their capabilities. Our model is one of creative collaboration, creating a supportive environment for all women.

The foundation aims to deliver a development model for young mothers via its various social impact endeavors and to build partnerships between businesses, NGOs, and individuals with diverse perspectives and resources to address and solve critical issues. Here are dos and don'ts for breastfeeding.

Priyanka has already been involved with initiatives such as PAALNA with RED FM and The Delhi NCR Food Bank Network. She has also visited an NGO in Chandigarh, Nanhi Jaan and collaborated with BIG FM to raise awareness for special needs children. GRF plans to partner with the government, bilateral agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector, where they collaborate with other organizations and work in areas such as mental wellness, discovery, integrated delivery, nutrition, family planning, childhood infectious diseases, policy and advocacy, and communications.

Suresh Raina added, This is a something very personal to me and my wife and to announce it on our daughters birthday is very special. My wife has been working towards this and has put in a lot of time and effort and I fully support her endeavors. With this foundation we hope to shed light and help women & babies across the country.

Source: Press release