BoscoNet contributing to rebuild Nepal: A hope for the shattered communities
It is over nine months since that tragic day when a massive earthquake hit Nepal. Even today, thousands of survivors are fighting to get their lives back to normal. Living in sub-zero temperatures in flimsy temporary shelters, the victims are biding time due
Citi’s 130 million rupees grant for financial inclusion
Citi Foundation has announced an investment of 130 million rupees under its India Innovation Grant Program that is focused at supporting eight programmes that the organisation claims will accelerate and deepen financial inclusion in India. Launched in 2014, the India Innovation Grant Program
BoscoNet beneficiaries: They lived to tell their tale
[dropcap size=big]F[/dropcap]rom an individual’s passion to an institution dedicated to causes, and then onwards to a global movement, BoscoNet has come a long way, and has benefitted millions of marginalised communities on its journey. The story began over a century ago when on
Safe Water Network and Honeywell promise drinking water to 60,000 Telanganaites
Safe Water Network (SWN) and Honeywell India have partnered to provide access to affordable and reliable safe drinking water to water quality-affected communities in Telangana. Funded by Honeywell India grant, Safe Water Network is building 25 iJal safe water stations in Karimnagar and
Neighbourhood-improvement projects win a crore in grants
In December 2015, United Technologies Corporation announced winners of the Neighbourhood Improvement Partnership (NIP) challenge, an initiative under its ‘Citizens for the City’ programme. The winning projects are primarily focused at holistic development of the community, in particular mobility, waste management, public safety,
CM Fadnavis launches Poonawalla’s Clean City Movement
With the intention of effectively managing the waste of Pune, Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India, has started a public movement called Adar Poonawalla Clean City Movement (APCCM). It is a public”private partnership towards scientific waste management in association with the Pune
HSBC and Swades Foundation seal Rs 100 crore partnership for skills programme
HSBC has partnered Swades Foundation to launch a skill-development programme called Skills for Life. HSBC has committed Rs 100 crore for this programme, which aims to benefit about 75,000 individuals in the next five years. The programme was formally announced in November 2015
Bajaj Electricals and ChildFund India launch Mutthi mai Aasma
Bajaj Electricals in association with ChildFund India has launched their flagship education programme Mutthi mai Aasma – Sky is the Limit. The programme is the third phase of their ongoing initiative Reading Improvement – Books, My Friends. To begin with, ChildFund India has
Ness SES supports mangrove protection
In a step towards preservation, protection and plantation of mangroves on Mumbai’s coastline, Ness Software Engineering Services (SES), provider of outsourced engineering services, has initiated a mangrove-protection drive in collaboration with United Way Mumbai, a non-profit organisation. The idea is to increase awareness
Gulf Oil organises a car rally to raise funds for orphaned children
Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited (GOLIL), one of India’s leading lubricant brands, organised what was called ‘Foster A Child Drive’ in Mumbai. GOLIL fostered 60 underprivileged children from orphanages including Our Lady Home, Shelter Don Bosco, and Seva Sadan. These children joined families