Oriflame India is sponsoring the education of some 1,000 girls, according to a report published by India Live Today.

As part of its global operations’ 50th anniversary celebrations, the Swedish direct sales giant has donated two buses for students of Deepalaya, a Delhi-based NGO, as well as additional financial support.

“We have associated with Deepalaya since 2006 and support the education of the girl child. Our aim is to encourage individuals to dream and transform it into a reality,” Sergei Kanashin, SVP and Head of South Asia and MD Oriflame India told India Live Today.

Added AJ Philip, CEO, Deepalaya Schools, “The company has been benevolently supporting our school for many years. We are delighted that our students now travel comfortably from their homes to the school and back.