Cover for Good- An initiative to support the livelihood of women belonging to less marginalized communities
India, January 2022: Retail titan Marks & Spencer aligned profits from sales of masks (M&S product) in stores to Goonj to support the livelihood of women making masks and MyPads for distribution with family kits to rural communities in Uttarakhand, Delhi, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, […]
The Akshaya Patra Foundation and UN World Food Programme’s collaboration for enhancing the effectiveness on PM POSHAN Scheme
New Delhi, January 3, 2022: The Akshaya Patra Foundation (TAPF) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in India will partner on enhancing the effectiveness of the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) scheme (earlier Mid-Day Meal Scheme). An agreement was signed between Mr. Bishow Parajuli, Representative and Country Director for WFP in […]
Using Data and AI for Social Good- A forum associated with data and artificial intelligence
Delhi, 27th December, 2021: Arthan, a social enterprise, organized the second forum in the series ‘Using Data and AI for Social Good’. The final forum in the series was held last week and encompassed a wider variety of themes associated with data and artificial intelligence (AI) such as implementing data and AI-based solutions at the […]
VolCon 2022: The Pinnacle of Volunteering Excellence
Uniting Changemakers, Amplifying Voices, and Redefining Social Commitment In the vibrant tapestry of India’s social landscape, VolCon emerges as a pivotal thread, weaving together the aspirations, insights, and innovations of countless changemakers. Conceived by Bhumi, India’s leading volunteering NGO, VolCon transcends the boundaries of a mere conference, serving as a vibrant ecosystem for collaboration and […]
Ashoka University’s new study reveals India’s position w.r.t relationship between tax incentives and philanthropic giving
New Delhi, 24th December, 2021: The Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP), Ashoka University, and Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability (CBGA) have conducted a study on the relationship between tax incentives and philanthropic giving. The study compares India’s incentive policy with that of 11 countries, namely Bangladesh, Brazil, China, France, Mexico, Norway, Singapore, […]
Creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illness
Gurgaon/Gurugram, December 17, 2021: As part of its commitment to reduce carbon emission, PNB MetLife, one of India’s leading private life insurance companies, has launched Glow Green, an initiative that aims to plant and nurture 40,000 trees in the next three years in eco-sensitive areas across 4 locations in India. This is expected to prevent […]
Glow Green- an initiative to plant and nurture 40,000 trees in eco-sensitive areas
Gurgaon/Gurugram, December 17, 2021: As part of its commitment to reduce carbon emission, PNB MetLife, one of India’s leading private life insurance companies, has launched Glow Green, an initiative that aims to plant and nurture 40,000 trees in the next three years in eco-sensitive areas across 4 locations in India. This is expected to prevent […]
This End of Reason Sale, Myntra goes Environment friendly
Bengaluru, December 21, 2021: The 15th edition of Myntra’s flagship EORS, being held from 18th to 23rd December, will be the most environment-friendly EORS edition to date, with a slew of environment-friendly initiatives undertaken by Myntra over a period of time. Investments in paper packaging in place of plastic packaging and solar power utilization, are […]
Mr. Basant Goel recognized for his persistent philanthropy
New Delhi, 20th December 2021: Basant Goel, Owner of Goel Medicos won The CSR Times Award 2021. Given his experience and long-time tradition of giving back to the community in terms of charity and resources, he’s been nominated for the individual category for his philanthropic deeds. The CSR Times award is a way of recognizing […]
Union Minister Shri. Nitin Gadkari launches Rozgar Sarathi Job Portal for the specially abled people
New Delhi, 18th Dec 2021: The 8th National Conference on Disability hosted by Sarthak Educational Trust and National Abilympics Association of India, ended on an empowering note with Shri. Nitin Gadkari (Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways) launching Sarthak’s Rozgar Sarathi online job portal (https://www.rozgarsarathi.org/) which will provide private as well as government jobs […]