Inclusive Education: Empowering Children with Disabilities and Shaping Inclusive Societies for all
Sectorial data estimates that 240 million children worldwide have some form of disability. Much like their peers, children with disabilities have aspirations about their future. To turn these dreams into reality, they need access to quality education—an education that embraces the uniqueness of every child and ensures that the diverse needs of all students are […]
MetaMorphED 2024: Pioneering Change Through Bhumi’s Whole School Transformation Programme
Elevating Collaborative Initiatives and Envisioning a Brighter Educational Landscape In the bustling corridors of government schools across India, stories unfold daily—stories of dreams, challenges, and untapped potential. Amidst this backdrop, revolutionary initiative spearheaded by Bhumi, the Whole School Transformation Program, is rewriting the education narrative, offering hope for change. Education, in its purest form, extends […]
Elevating Corporate ESG Targets Through Employee Benefits and Enagement
In the corporate world, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a clarion call for responsible business practices that resonate with employees, shareholders, and the global community. As we navigate the challenges of the 21st century, companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets to ensure their long-term success […]
Contemplating the What, Why, and How of disability inclusion in the workplace
With a big hue and cry over diversity as a top value for every organization, people with disabilities generally do not find a top spot in the organizational list of priorities. They are often overlooked or under-supported. While a few organizations have taken the step of including initiatives for hiring people with disabilities there remains […]
Transcending Cultural and Racial Diversity in the Workplace
The debate and discussion on why companies should concern themselves with diversity and that diversity with all its’ intricacies is fast gathering momentum in corporates and board room discussions. Diversity-conscious organizations would say that companies should not discriminate because discrimination is ethically, morally, and legally wrong. This view has been forged strongly with another modern-day […]
Mphasis Teams Up with AVAS for Universal Design Advocacy, Enhancing Accessibility for Disabilities
New Delhi, 8 January 2024: Mphasis (F1 Foundation) in collaboration with AVAS announced the launch of ‘Universal Design and Accessibility Walk for Arcause 4.0’. The 320-kilometer walk from Chennai to Bengaluru aims to raise awareness about creating inclusive environments for individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. The ‘Universal Design and Accessibility Walk for Arcause 4.0’ is the fourth […]
Crucial Steps for Fostering a more Gender-Inclusive Workplace
With organizations accelerating their pace toward creating a more inclusive workplace for all genders alike, the gap may have lessened but still needs to be bridged. The first and preliminary, basic stage of creating gender identity at the workplace stems from understanding what it entails. This is not synonymous with biological sex, which is assigned […]
Tata Power and the ICICI Foundation unite to launch the ‘GhanVan’ tree plantation program, aiming to plant 250,000 indigenous trees in the Western Ghats
05 January 2024— With the belief that Sustainable Is Attainable, Tata Power, One of India’s largest integrated power companies, joined hands with ICICI Foundation, the CSR arm of ICICI Bank and its Group Companies, to launch ‘Project GhanVan’ – a visionary tree plantation programme aimed at fostering environmental conservation. The formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed […]
A WAKE-UP CALL ON 14th DECEMBER-NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION DAY
December 14th is marked as a national day to create and raise awareness about the importance of promoting sustainable energy practices and saving energy. This day comes as a stark reminder to us that energy resources are finite and we need to do our bit and take prompt actions of reducing our energy consumption to […]
Literacy India’s – Lakshya Career Mela addresses placement challenges and empowers over 500 community members
28th December, 2023: The second edition of Literacy India’s flagship event – the Lakshya Career Mela was organised on December 21st and 22nd 2023 at Gurugram. The theme of this year’s event was ““Blueprint for Unlocking Potential to innovate, collaborate, and thrive.” Students aspiring to shape their future careers availed career guidance here. The Lakshya […]