Through partnerships, donations, and our initiatives around the world, we want to make a lasting difference in communities where people are affected by poverty, illness, homelessness, and other challenges.

In India, for example, many low-income families in remote areas have no access to healthcare. We are working with our local partner Smile Foundation to change this. The ‘Smile on Wheels’ mobile medical unit provides free primary care in areas that have no health care infrastructure, bringing vital check-ups, basic diagnostic tests and medication services, and health and hygiene awareness to these communities.

Further examples of practical support for people in need are our longstanding partnership with a day centre for London’s marginalised and homeless population and lunches for pre-school children from townships in South Africa.

In the US, the historic lack of support for undeserved communities reinforces economic inequality. Deutsche Bank has been a leader in raising awareness of issues that receive limited attention. In New York City, as many as one in nine students do not live in permanent housing. Our efforts have improved the connectivity of school, shelter and community services in the city and led to the launch of a collaborative dedicated to addressing youth and family homelessness.

When we engage Deutsche Bank volunteers, we know their heart is in the work. Since 2002, employees have donated thousands of hours toward packing, serving, and distributing high-quality food to the community. We are grateful to these volunteers for providing a sense of security to their neighbours.Employee at Food Bank For New York City, 2025

We also support partners like Food Bank For New York City that not only provide access to resources but seek to address the economic and social factors that are at the root cause of food insecurity. This holistic approach promotes dignity and empowerment, enabling those in need toward greater stability.