The CSR Journal

A worrying trend has surfaced from the figures released by Government of India on child labour. The state witnessed a steep increase of 56% in working children over the last decade as the Census 2011 data suggests. Over 45% of the working children in the state are girls, and the capital city of Bangalore...

Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) in association with the Bamboo and Cane Development Institute (BCDI) organised a design development and technical training workshop for bamboo and cane craftsmen in the Barpeta district of Assam. The month-long workshop was organised in a remote village, located around 100 kms from Dispur and Guwahati, to train 25...

Businesses that improve the lives of people living in poverty across South and South-east Asia were boosted by the coming together of a strategic partnership between Bamboo Capital Partners (“Bamboo”) and CARE Enterprises (“CEI”). CEI, a for-profit subsidiary of CARE USA, a leading non-profit organisation that works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty...

Water is one of the most critical elements for all living beings on earth and its absence has adverse effect on the overall environment, well-being and the economic stability of the affected region. India is facing one of the worst drought conditions ever seen over the past century with the water tables dropping to...

The law under which companies are required to spend two per cent of their profit towards CSR activities provides an "excellent legal framework" to create a bridge between society and corporates, Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu  said. Under the Companies Act, 2013, certain classes of profitable entities are required to shell out at least two per cent...

Sustainability is a major concern today with the deteriorating state our planet is turning into. While it is important to raise awareness among every individual the benefits of a sustainable lifestyle and repercussions of not following through with it, the major damage is done by the commercial entities. The hospitality industry with its constant use...

It is rightly said, “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” This came true for a 16-year-old Manjula who wanted to become an actress. In her imaginary world of roles and characters, the dream to become an actress was the only real thing for her. But reality was different for this taxi driver’s daughter:...

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), a resource Institute for Entrepreneurship Education, Research, Training and Institution Building has helped improve rural livelihood and employment in village under Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP), a sub-scheme of National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), Ministry of Rural Development. It is dedicated to create sustainable self-employment opportunities for a large...

This Cricket Season Burger King partnered with the current reigning champions of IPL, Mumbai Indians for its summer brand campaign ‘Great Burgers at Amazing Prices’. In an endeavour to further strengthen the ongoing partnership and take it forward to a noble cause, Burger King took a step towards fulfilling its “Sixes for Kings” programme....

At the close of a high-level UN policy forum in Bangkok, political leaders and senior government officials recommitted themselves to tackling rising inequality across Asia and the Pacific region. Over 540 delegates from 44 Member States and Associate Members attended the 74th UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) session held...

Dependence on others for reading and writing is one of the biggest hurdle in the way of education, employment and leading an independent life, especially in case of people living with visual disabilities and low vision.  To empower persons with visual disabilities, the DAISY Consortium has developed the "Simply Reading” app as part of...

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) called for strengthening multilateralism and regional integration to tackle rising inequalities in the region. UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ESCAP Dr. Shamshad Akhtar underscored that anti-globalisation and protectionism are increasing global uncertainty. “With the gap between rich and poor widening, the...