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Campaign on Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) on the eve of Child Safety Week launched by Arpan and BEST

November 22, 2023

22 November, 2023: To mark the Child Safety Week 2023, observed from 14 November to 20 November 2023, Arpan and Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) have joined hands. The objective of this collaboration is to increase the awareness about Child Sexual Abuse on public transports and creates safer environments for children during their daily trips. Child Sexual Abuse is a matter of grave concern that requires close attention. Going by the data released from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in 2021 170 CSA cases are recorded daily, with 7 cases reported per hour. Arpan and BEST have united to address the rise in incidents of Child Sexual Abuse and aim to enhance the safety of Mumbai’s public transport

Walplast and Nanhi Kali host an educational event to ring in a meaningful Diwali

November 16, 2023

16th November 2023 : Walplast Welfare Foundation, the CSR arm of Walplast hosted an educational event on November 9th, at their head office in Mumbai in collaboration with Project Nanhi Kali. During this event, 33 young students (Std.III to V) participated from the Nanhi Kali project, belonging to Palghar school. They were accompanied by 7 key Community Associates. Walplast, in keeping with its commitment to corporate social responsibility, took all the requisite steps and made all efforts to ensure that the event was a memorable and educational one. The one-day gathering went on to represent the continuation of Walplast’s commitment of supporting the Nanhi Kali student participants in their educational journey. Through this event the company expressed its belief that

India-Rwanda Friendship Association Unveils Second Edition of “Stronger Together” Book: A Tapestry of Rwanda’s Rise and Strategic Ties with India

November 13, 2023

13 November,2023: On the eve of October 10, 2023, the India-Rwanda Friendship Association (IRFA) joined hands with the High Commission of Rwanda in India to present the eagerly anticipated 2nd Edition of “Stronger Together: A Collection of Essays on Rising Rwanda and Strategic Partnership with India.” This momentous event, held in New Delhi, attracted around 350 distinguished guests, including representatives from the diplomatic community, academia, and the business sector. Among the attendees were notable figures such as Hon. Kartikeya Sharma, Member of Rajya Sabha, and Major General (Retd) Dr. Bipin Bakshi. The book delves into diverse facets of Rwanda’s trajectory, encompassing its recovery post the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, its symbiotic relationship with India, and the promising avenues it

‘Sandesham’ NGO -Cultivating Young Minds and a Sustainable Future through Compassion and Education

October 27, 2023

27th October, 2023: In a world where compassion and education go hand in hand, Shilpi Yadav’s NGO, ‘Sandesham,’ is making a profound impact on the lives of countless students and children. Shilpi Yadav, the visionary behind this initiative, believes in a holistic approach to support and education, fostering the growth of not only young minds but also a greener, more sustainable future. Sandesham’s primary mission is to provide educational support and nourishment to underprivileged students and children. Through various initiatives, Shilpi and her dedicated team ensure that these young souls have access to food, education, and a nurturing environment that promotes growth and learning. Shilpi’s commitment goes beyond the classroom. She firmly believes in instilling values of respect and manners

Critical issues of vision challenges to be addressed in upcoming conference organized by Ek Kadam Aur Global

October 25, 2023

25 October, 2023: Ek Kadam Aur Foundation (EKAF) a nonprofit organization is organizing a conference titled “Prevention and Treatment of Visual Challenges and Educating Children and Adults with Blindness” at the Shangri-La- Hotel Connaught Place New Delhi. This conference is scheduled from the 30-31 October 2023. It will aim to promote awareness about the challenges of visual impairment in India. During the two-day global conference, the prevention, treatment and education of children and adults with blindness will be the primary focus. Insights on this issue and the roadmap to help children with blindness to develop life skills and acquire training to be school ready will be shared by experts. These experts will be from India, Australia, Mauritius, Ireland and

HCCB to empower 5,500 individuals through upskilling programmes and lead community projects in 14 Villages of Maharashtra

October 21, 2023

21 October , 2023:Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) an FMCG company has partnered with Y4D foundation to facilitate a multi-faceted program in Maharshtra which will empower 5,500 individuals through upskilling. Various community development initiatives in 14 villages in Lote, Wada and Pirnagut were also announced by the company. Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra wss present at the launch of this initiative by the company at the India Moment Conclave that was hosted by the Y4D Foundation in Pune. Out of the 5,500 individuals, HCCB will equip 3,000 women with crucial financial and digital literacy skills. An exhaustive Sales and Marketing certification programme will be offered to 2,500 youth as training. Transformative developmental projects will also be

iDream Education pioneering Ed Tech Initiatives for progress, learning and growth

October 13, 2023

In this exclusive interview, Rohit Prakash, Co-Founder of iDream Education, sheds light on the company’s pioneering EdTech initiatives that are contributing to the progress of the educational landscape and helping CSR/NGO initiatives or government entities Facilitate Universal Access to Learning and Growth How do you create synergy between your solutions and the CSR initiatives of Corporates? We create synergy by aligning the vision and Goals of our CSR Partners with the digital learning solution we implement. Our solution and our approach to implement & support is customised based on the objectives of our CSR partners. An example of this, is our work with Cipla Foundation to assist over 4,000 Class 10 students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their goal was to

NIPPON PAINTS collaborates for ‘PROJECT PUTHRI’- An empowerment initiative for girl students in Tamil Nadu

October 12, 2023

12 October, 2023 : Nippon Paints, in the paint manufacturing industry in Asia, announced its’ collaboration with Avtar Human Capital Trust for Project Puthri. This initiative focuses on empowering underprivileged girl students from Tamil Nadu. The first project was launched at Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS), Walajabad. This project is designed to provide life skill training along with education and mentorship. With a view to empowering the underprivileged girls, Nippon Paint India, will ensure that 80% of the PUTHRI scholars secure white-collar jobs across various sectors. The main objective of Project Puthri is to develop a cadre of women professionals right from the bottom of the socio-economic pyramid. This developmental project cited as the first one in India,

The Power of One educational trust marks the completion of its 7th year – 274 needy students sponsored so far!

October 11, 2023

11 October, 2023: The Power of One educational trust was established in 2016 by Prasad Narayan and his wife, Rekha Krishnan. The trust assists students who are keen to pursue a college degree but are unable to do so due to financial constraints. Since the academic year 2017-18, the trust has so far sponsored 274 students by paying tuition fees to the tune of Rs. 23 Lakhs across several colleges. The Founders say that this would not have been possible without the contribution of friends, family & well-wishers. These students are pursuing their studies in various disciplines like, Arts, Commerce, Science, Engineering, Law, and many more. All these students have a great academic record but come from families that

The Power of One –Empowering Manythrough education!

October 10, 2023

The Power of One –Empowering Many through education! By : Prasad Narayan & Rekha Krishnan President/Executive Director The Power of One The Power of One’ is an educational trust that was established in 2016 by Prasad Narayan and his wife, Rekha Krishnan. The trust aims to help students who want to pursue a college degree but are facing difficulties because of financial constraints. Since the academic year 2017-18, as of September 15, 2023, the trust has so far sponsored 265 students by paying tuition fees to the tune of over Rs. 22 Lakhs across several colleges. The dynamic duo acknowledges the help and contribution of their family, friends, & well-wishers without whose help this would not have been possible. They