The Cigna Foundation will be honored Saturday by Arogya World, a
Chicago-based non-profit that strives to change the course of chronic
disease by implementing sustainable programs with measurable impact. The
award, given to the Cigna Foundation for its role in advancing global
health, will be presented during Arogya World’s third annual gala http://arogyaworld.org/gala/
“We applaud the Cigna Foundation's support of chronic disease prevention
in low- and middle-income countries and believe their investment in
non-profits, including Arogya World, will have great impact in the
post-2015 world,” said Nalini Saligram, founder and CEO of Arogya World.
David Figliuzzi, executive director of the Cigna Foundation, will accept
the award.
“It’s a privilege for the Cigna Foundation to be able to support
programs that can help turn the tide on chronic disease in countries
like India and eliminate human suffering,” Figliuzzi said. “In the true
spirit of partnership, we look forward to working with Arogya World in
our mutual health mission.”
In 2014, Arogya World received a $260,000 World of Difference grant from
the Cigna Foundation – its largest grant to date – for its work in
preventing non-communicable diseases through health education and
lifestyle changes. Arogya, whose name in Sanskrit means “living without
disease,” is using the grant to create a mobile phone-based heart,
stroke and kidney disease prevention program in India, where chronic
disease is responsible for more than 50 percent of deaths.
About the Cigna Foundation
The Cigna Foundation, founded in 1962, is a private foundation funded by
contributions from Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) and its subsidiaries.
The Cigna Foundation is committed to working together with nonprofit
organizations that are creating innovative approaches to improving the
health and security of individuals and communities everywhere. The
Foundation’s primary grant making focus is on health equity, with an
emphasis on sharing the expertise and energies of Cigna's people with
our nonprofit partners.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company
dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense
of security. All products and services are provided exclusively by or
through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Cigna Health and Life
Insurance Company, Life Insurance Company of North America and Cigna
Life Insurance Company of New York. Such products and services include
an integrated suite of health services, such as medical, dental,
behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other
related products including group life, accident and disability
insurance. Cigna maintains sales capability in 30 countries and
jurisdictions, and has more than 85 million customer relationships
throughout the world. To learn more about Cigna®, including links to
follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
About Arogya World
Arogya World is a global non-profit working to prevent non-communicable
diseases (NCDs) through health education and lifestyle change. The
organization strives to change the course of chronic disease by building
strategic partnerships and using innovative technology to implement
scalable, sustainable programs with measurable impact. In India, Arogya
World implements diabetes prevention programs in schools, workplaces,
and the community. Since its founding in 2010, Arogya World has made
three Clinton Global Initiative Commitments. To further advance
prevention of NCDs, Arogya World India Trust has been set up as an
affiliate in Bangalore. www.arogyaworld.org
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