Category: NGO

What started as an amateur initiative spearheaded by V K Bhandari has today taken a professional shape under the Supertron Foundation and aims to leave a larger positive impact on the society and environment we live and operate in.   “God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with” – is the philosophy of V K Bhandari, CMD – Supertron Electronics. This year Supertron Foundation has organized ‘Food for All’, where it has arranged special launch for more than 250 underprivileged children in…

NASSCOM Foundation has entered into partnership with American Express to drive social innovation through NASSCOM Social Innovation Forum, and provide free technology education to young girls utilizing the freely available public library space as training centres.   American Express will be donating Rs.1.32 crore for these projects from its CSR budgets. Of this total grant amount, Rs.1 crore will be utilized towards NASSCOM Social Innovation Forum in providing grants and mentorship to social innovators in the area of Financial Inclusion, Healthcare & Sanitation, and Environment. The remaining, Rs.32 lakh, will…

eClerx and NASSCOM Foundation have entered into partnership to launch the eClerx Employability Enhancement Programme. Under this programme, eClerx will provide specific job-related skills training in Analytics and CRM (Non-Voice) to 350 underserved youth and women so that they can gain exposure to better employability opportunities within the IT-BPM sector. The training will be provided across the suburban areas in the vicinity of Mumbai (like Thane, Navi Mumbai), Pune (like Ahmednagar, Pimpri, Chinchwad) and Chandigarh (like Ambala, Karnal).   Speaking on the same, NASSCOM Foundation’s CEO Shrikant Sinha said, “We are glad to partner with eClerx to train the youth from…

NASSCOM Foundation, in partnership with Mphasis, has announced the launch of the 10th edition of the NASSCOM Social Innovation Forum. The program, instituted in 2008, identifies, honours and supports innovative Information and Communications Technology (ICT) based projects, products and solutions that have the potential to address critical gaps in the key developmental areas and contribute to inclusive growth.   Building on the solid foundation for the last 9 years triumphs and learnings, NSIF is inviting entries from a diverse range of social innovators across NGOs, social enterprises and social start-ups.  …

Infosys Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Visakha Jilla Nava Nirman Samithi (VJNNS) to construct 100 gravity fed water supply systems in tribal villages of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The endowment of INR 5.92 crore will be used to promote good sanitation practices and create efficient water management systems in all target villages.   VJNNS an NGO in Andhra Pradesh, aims at making potable drinking water available to remote tribal villages in the districts of Visakhapatnam and Srikakulam. Through this partnership, Infosys Foundation intends to provide an impetus to…

Vodafone Foundation Instant Network team is preparing to deploy Instant Network equipment in Guadeloupe to connect rescue workers and to enable affected families to contact their relatives. The deployment of Instant Network 3G will provide connectivity, supporting the humanitarian relief programme, while Instant Charge will provide free mobile charging to communities in areas with no power. The Vodafone Foundation Instant Network is being taken to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe to provide communications support in the areas worst affected by Hurricane Irma.   The Instant Network team will offer support to local…

James Dyson Foundation has announced the first ever Indian winner of the James Dyson Award- Asish Mohandas, product design student of IIT, Kanpur for his innovative product, MAATTAM, retrofit patient transfer system.   Asish Mohandas witnessed the plight and pain of an old lady while being shifted from one stretcher to another by lifting. Upon researching further and speaking to more than 50 people including doctors, nurses, ward boys etc., it became evident that there is no existing patient transfer mechanism that can efficiently transfer patients without causing any pain…

Dreamz Foundation, a KGK initiative has created the opportunity for cancer-afflicted kids to meet Balika Vadhu fame actor, Smita Bansal.   When Indian Television and Bollywood film actress, Smita Bansal met child cancer patients, there was a smile on their faces and glow in their eyes. The actress reached Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital to meet child cancer patients who are being treated there. The actress spent quality time with the kids and fulfilled their wishes that brought happiness to their faces.    Seeing Smita Bansal the child cancer patients were…

HCL Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the District Administration of Gautam Budh Nagar for ‘My School’ Project – a unique initiative by HCL, to improve the quality of education in 35 government schools of Noida.   This MoU is a long-term commitment towards provision of quality education to children studying in these schools. Implemented under ‘My School’ banner – it is a model project where HCL Foundation and District Administration work together to achieve the larger goal – Quality Education for All!   Sh. Pankaj Singh,…