CSR Activities

Pre-vocational skills training for persons with disabilities: An imperative for Empowerment

At SMAS Auto Leasing India Private Limited, we believe in creating a more inclusive and empowered future for all. As part of our CSR initiative, we are proud to collaborate with Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust - India, an institute dedicated to inclusive education for children with and without disabilities.

Founded in 1981, Amar Jyoti has been a pioneer in building environments where every child, regardless of ability, can thrive and reach their full potential.

Team SMAS India, along with our MD Hidenaga Aoki San, was honored to meet Dr. Uma Tuli, Padma Shri & the founder of Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust. SMAS India's contribution is aimed at supporting their pre-vocational skill development programs, which begin as early as Class III. These programs empower students by nurturing essential life and vocational skills — from art & craft and tailoring to pottery and computer training. The goal is to instill confidence, self-reliance, and the tools needed to build a brighter future.

This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to driving social change through education, inclusion, and opportunity.

Let’s build a future that works for everyone!

Safe Learning Through Seismic-Resistant School Rebuild, New Delhi Japanese School (GBES)

Education is a powerful catalyst for change—and at SMAS India, we believe that every child deserves to learn in a safe, modern, and inspiring environment. That’s why we are honored to support the Gakko Bunka Education Society (GBES) in their mission to rebuild the New Delhi Japanese School, a longstanding symbol of Indo-Japanese educational collaboration since 1991.

The original school building, though cherished, had aged beyond structural safety norms, particularly in regard to seismic preparedness. Recognizing the urgent need for a safer future for its students, GBES initiated a visionary scrap-and-rebuild project—one focused on earthquake resistance, environmental sustainability, and upgraded learning facilities.

Our partnership with GBES is rooted in more than philanthropy; it’s a shared vision for nurturing resilient global citizens. The new infrastructure will feature eco-conscious upgrades such as a sustainable diesel generator, while classroom environments will be redesigned to support modern pedagogy and emotional wellbeing.

Our leadership team, including MD Mr. Hidenaga Aoki, Mr Gaurav Kaushik, Mr Rajesh Arora & Mr Pankaj S Gurmukhani met with the GBES stakeholders to reinforce our commitment. This initiative symbolizes our dedication to building not just schools, but legacies of safety, global understanding, and innovation.

We believe the foundation of any progressive society lies in its classrooms. Through this partnership, we aim to rebuild better—creating safe havens for learning and launching pads for future leaders.

Why This Project Matters

The school’s current building, constructed in 1991, no longer meets modern seismic safety standards. Rather than temporary fixes, GBES has undertaken a scrap-and-build project to ensure:

• ✅ Earthquake-resistant infrastructure for student and staff safety
• ✅ Sustainable upgrades, including an eco-friendly diesel generator
• ✅ Enhanced learning spaces that meet 21st-century educational needs

Healthcare Access and Dignity for the Abandoned and Elderly, (Earth Saviors Foundation)

At SMAS India, we believe that dignity, care, and respect are the fundamental rights of every human being—especially those who have been marginalized or abandoned. In alignment with this ethos, we have partnered with The Earth Saviors Foundation, an extraordinary organization that has dedicated itself to the care of elderly and differently-abled individuals who have no one else to turn to.

The Earth Saviors Foundation has created a nurturing environment for over a thousand residents, many of whom are rescued from the streets in dire medical or psychological conditions.

This partnership reflects our belief that corporate responsibility must extend to the most forgotten corners of society. By contributing to their infrastructure, we are contributing to their humanity—and our own.

We are deeply grateful to the Foundation for allowing us to be part of their selfless work. Together, we reaffirm that the strength of a society is not in how it treats its privileged, but in how it uplifts its most vulnerable.

Our Contribution & Impact

Through this collaboration, SMAS India has donated:

• ✅ 10 medical beds with mattresses
• ✅ 5 electronic wheelchairs

These contributions are already transforming lives:

• 🛏️Medical Beds → Providing proper support and comfort to bedridden residents, ensuring they receive care with dignity.
• ♿ Electronic Wheelchairs → Restoring mobility and independence to physically challenged individuals, allowing them to engage more freely in daily life.

Enhancing Medical Infrastructure for Street Animals, (Neighbourhood Woof)

At SMAS India, our vision for sustainability goes beyond human welfare—we are equally committed to the health and harmony of all sentient beings who share our environment. As part of this vision, we are proud to support Neighbourhood Woof, a pioneering animal welfare organization that has been revolutionizing street dog care in Delhi since its inception.

About Neighbourhood Woof
Founded with a mission to protect Delhi's most vulnerable residents, Neighbourhood Woof has:

• 🐕 Provided critical medical care to thousands of street dogs annually
• 🏥 Established sterilization and vaccination programs that benefit entire communities
• 🚑 Created emergency response systems for injured and abused animals

Their work embodies our shared values of compassion in action and sustainable community care.

The Pawsitive Impact
Through this collaboration, we're supporting diagnostic infrastructure that will:

• 🔬 Enable life-saving pre-surgical screenings
• 💉 Detect and prevent spread of contagious diseases
• 🏥 Improve post-operative recovery monitoring
• 👩⚕️ This initiative will directly enhance care for 3,000+ street dogs every year, ensuring they receive the dignity and medical attention they deserve.

Why This Matters
Our MD Hidenaga Aoki San recently met with Ms Ayesha from Neighbourhood Woof team, witnessing firsthand how:

• 🌳 Animal welfare contributes to ecological balance
• ❤️ Compassionate care creates more humane communities
• 🏙️ Healthy street dog populations mean healthier cities for all

Therapeutic and Inclusive Growth for Children with Disabilities, (SAMADHAN)

At SMAS India, we believe every child deserves the right to dream, learn, and live to their fullest potential—regardless of developmental challenges. In this spirit, we are proud to collaborate with SAMADHAN, a Delhi-based organization making profound strides in the early intervention and rehabilitation of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

SAMADHAN’s holistic approach supports not just the child, but the entire family—offering therapy, education, and social integration to marginalized communities in South-West Delhi. Through this partnership, SMAS India has contributed to building specialized therapy infrastructure designed to create inclusive, sensory-rich environments.

Key Contributions Include:

• • A Therapy Garden equipped with sensory integration tools and motor skill development modules to encourage interactive play and cognitive growth.
• • A Greenhouse for ABA Therapy — a calming space for behavior-focused learning and professional intervention.
• • Accessibility Pathways that enable safe and smooth mobility for children and caregivers across the premises.

With this initiative, over 100 children annually gain access to a nurturing space where they can build essential life skills—while their families receive hope, resources, and support. Therapists are now empowered to deliver more personalized and effective care.

Our leadership team Mr. Hidenaga Aoki, Mr Rajesh Arora, Mr Sidharth Kaul & Mr Pankaj S Gurmukhani visited the facility to personally witness the warmth, determination, and transformation at the heart of SAMADHAN’s work. It reminded us that inclusive progress is not just about access—it’s about empowerment, empathy, and the structures we build to support every human story.

Together, we are not just building infrastructure—we’re building futures.