Category: NGO

Saraswati Seva Foundation (SSF), a non- profit organisation committed to serve the underprivileged communities using knowledge tools and networks to support a sustainable foundation of the society, with support from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET) has launched a STEM – C (Science, Technology, English, Mathematics and Computer) Program to create ‘Tech Awareness Events’ in schools. The programme aims to promote project-based learning (PBL) in schools and organises STEM-C classes for thousands of under-privileged children in eastern Uttar Pradesh and in its next step, plans to support/assist students…

BSE Institute has signed a MoU with Village Transformation Foundation at the MMRDA Auditorium in the presence of the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis. The MoU was signed by Shri Ambarish Datta, MD & CEO, BSE Institute Ltd and Shri Ramnath Subramaniam, CEO VSTF. The occasion was also graced by Shri Ashish Kumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, BSE Ltd.   The Maharashtra Village Social Transformation Mission was launched in August 2016 with an aim to address the important challenges faced by the most backward villages of Maharashtra. Initially,…

Recognizing the urgent need to address behaviours and mindsets that lead to perpetuation of gender-discriminatory practices, Vodafone Foundation and Girl Rising come together to connect with adolescents and youth using the power of storytelling. This led to the development of Girl Rising Game, a unique android-based game that leverages popular Match-3 puzzle game genre to create awareness about such practices and empower users to lead change. The game was developed under Vodafone Foundation’s ‘Solutions for Good’ initiative that develops technology solutions for addressing social issues and creating large scale social impact.   NASSCOM Foundation is the Principal…

With the aim of supporting people of all walks of life Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Gurugram provided onground medical support at Raahgiri organized by Police & Distt. Administration Rewari.   Carrying forward the Raahgiri trend and keeping alive the heritage of Haryana Sunday was made fun day. About eight thousand people  including 10 schools, NGO’s , Social Club like Lions & Rotary came together to be part of Raahgiri and participated in various activities like Yoga, aerobics, zumba, cross fit, cycling etc.   Raahgiri Day is India’s first sustained car-free citizen initiative that began…

Tomorrow’s India, an initiative of the Global Social (India) Foundation has launched a nationwide campaign – #LetsStartWithI at the heart of Gurugram, Cyber Hub. The major motive of this ongoing campaign is to inspire every individual to contribute to its future by taking a pledge for a better India ahead.   The onset of this campaign was initiated during the initial days of January 2018; however the activation went on-ground from 25th May, 2018 at Cyber Hub, Gurugram with an exclusive Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) experience. The activation was ideated to reach out…

On World Hunger Day, Foodpanda has announced its partnership with The Akshaya Patra Foundation, the leading not-for-profit organisation that implements the Mid-Day Meal Scheme in government and government-aided schools in the country. As part of this association, Foodpanda users will be able to donate raw materials to the foundation and contribute in their mission of eliminating hunger. Through this initiative, Foodpanda aims to create an impact of 1 million meals in the next 6 months.   As the next steps to this partnership, Foodpanda will register with The Akshaya Patra…

India is at a threshold of its great economic and global leap. In order to support this growth with equally paced social development, Tomorrow’s India, the social-sensitive wing of Global Social (India) Foundation has initiated a nationwide campaign – #LetsStartWithI – inspiring every individual of our country to contribute to its future by taking a pledge for a better India.   The campaign launched in the initial days of 2018, now goes on-ground with an exclusive Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) activation on 25th May, 2018 at Cyber Hub, Gurugram – the first Not-for-profit…

AN NGO has launched a website where people can upload photos and information about animals getting into mishaps on roads, railway lines and irrigation canals. The NGO, Wildlife Conservation Trust (WCT), says this data will help authorities enact measures at the most accident-prone spots along such infrastructure to save wildlife. The website is http://www.roadkills.in.   According to Milind Parivakkam, wildlife biologist from WCT, the Roadkills app can be downloaded from Google Play or from the website http://www.roadkills.in.   “Roads and railway lines have claimed the lives of 16 tigers, over…

As India moves towards a digital economy, Vodafone Foundation has launched Jaadu Ginni Ka, its financial literacy programme to build a financially inclusive nation. Launched by Smt. Anarben Patel, Social Activist and Founder Gramshree, on the eve of Gujarat Sthapna Diwas, Jaadu Ginni Ka empowers people to make financially sound decisions in order to enhance their quality of life. With financial literacy becoming the need of the hour, Vodafone Foundation aims to reach out to 1 crore Indians by 2020 to support government’s vision of financial inclusion.   Supported by…

Hailing from a traditional farmer’s family, 19 year-old Sarika rose above her limitation to follow her passion for sports. The National level Kabaddi player injured herself during a training session and lost all hopes.   A young 20 year old Rajkumar was a school dropout and lacked employability skills while his brother and father struggled to meet the bare minimum requirements. His mother was chronically ill and needed a fair amount every month for her medical expenses.   Sarita and Rajkumar along with 358 more youth were part of a…