Category: NGO

Sticking to its commitment to empower and enable girls through technology and build greater diversity and gender equality in the IT sector, Microsoft India dedicated its YouthSpark Live to #shedevelopstech to encourage young girls toexplore Computer Science as a future employment opportunity. The event was hosted in partnership with NASSCOM Foundation and Girls in Tech Foundation and supported by Governments of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and the US Consulate, Hyderabad. #shedevelopstech workshop hopes to help young girls between 18 to 22 years of age, belonging to underserved communities, learn computational…

Mindtree Foundation in partnership with the Karnataka State Education Department and Sikshana Foundation has initiated the ‘Samruddhi Abhiyan 2017-18’ program. This initiative is set to be implemented in the Kanakapura Taluk with an objective to provide access to a clean environment, quality education, physical well-being, and mediums to express creativity. To strengthen this initiative further, the Karnataka State Education Department has extended its support to foster a holistic growth environment for around 16000 students in the Taluk. This joint initiative was launched through a live stream from Department of State…

The first CSR Fair focused on showcasing CSR activities and sharing best practices with all stakeholders Inaugurating the CSR Fair 2017, Anant G. Geete, Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises said that the Swachata Abhiyan is running successfully just because of the active participation of CPSEs. Union Minister Anant Geete exhorted upon the CPSEs to focus on core areas of social sector especially the Swachata Abhiyan, education and drinking water on priority basis. In his welcome address, Dr Madhukar Gupta, additional Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises highlighted the…

The Vodafone Foundation in India recognizes the power of mobile technology to address some of India’s most pressing challenges relating to education, health, equality and access. The foundation is committed to enable people and technology to drive innovation, disseminate knowledge, and create shared value to improve lives. The Vodafone Foundation in India stands committed to invest in the three critical areas of women empowerment, education and agriculture. All its programs focus on harnessing relevant technology solutions for greater productivity and impact. The foundation operates through collaborative partnerships with NGOs, corporates,…

The gorgeous beauty Dia Mirza is known for lending her support to human causes. This time former beauty queen has joined hands with ‘Save the Children’ NGO. Dia, who has appeared in several successful Bollywood films is also a proud Swachh Bharat ambassador. She is highly active and an effective voice in supporting many social causes, most notably nature conservation and children’s welfare. This time Dia, who is an Artist Ambassador for ‘Save the Children’ NGO has committed to help raise awareness about malnutrition, quality education, gender equality and child…

Ahead of the US-based donor NGO Compassion International shutting down its India operations, the US has called for a transparent Indian process for foreign NGOs, which it said has been facing ‘significant challenges’ in the last few years. “NGOs do valuable work overseas. Certainly these countries and governments have their own reasons for the laws they pass, but we believe it should be transparent and clear why they’re shutting down these organisations,” the State Department’s acting spokesman Mark Toner said at a news conference. Toner expressed concern over the Christian…

ALIMCO today is establishing itself as an ideal CSR executing agency for both private and Public sector. Given the insufficiency in funds to support the Persons with Disabilities, there is a strong need of CSR funding that would help this section and make them more productive for the society. Throwing more light on this, Shri D R Sarin, CMD, ALIMCO tells SPOI of how ALIMCO is trying to mobilise funds and bring everyone together to serve this vulnerable section of the society – What is your reaction to the mandatory…

Intex Technologies has partnered with Jaya Foundation, an institution that provides aid, care and assistance and creates awareness on Cancer, to support children suffering from the deadly disease. As a part of this partnership, a fund raising musical event ‘NANHEE’ was organized in Mumbai. Funds raised will be used to facilitate treatment of kids who are suffering from cancer but due to lack ofadequate funds are deprived of proper treatment. The event will witness live performances by Sumeet Nagdev Dance Arts (SNDA) and will also have Saurabh Nimbkar playing songs on…