The CSR Journal

On the back of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent crises, the region is fast losing ground on its ability to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Ninth Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) opened today in Bangkok with a resounding call for countries to ensure recovery strategies are inclusive, just and leaves no one behind...

Crisis can strike anywhere at any time, and the first thing that gets affected in such chaos is the education system of the region. This is because, during an emergency, education is the last thing on an individual’s mind. This is being observed in the war-torn country of Ukraine as the people flee and...

The Indian government has done the heavy lifting when it comes to social sector spending in the last financial year, according to the Indian Philanthropy Report published by global consultant company Bain & Company and strategic philanthropy foundation Dasra. Social Sector Spending by the Government The entire expenditure in India's social sector increased by 20 per...

Continuing the legacy and charitable work of its founder, Mr. Rex Maughan, Forever Living Products India (FLPI) and Forever Giving Foundation, today announced a CSR initiative by the organisation to provide free online access to curriculum-linked educational content to government school students in Maharashtra & Goa. The program, which is ideated by Mumbai-based Seva...

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has always been at the centre of conflict because of its proximity to the border. This has caused the state of development in the region to lag behind the rest of the country. After the Abrogation of Article 370, the Government of India has appealed to India...

With rising inflation, increasing cases of critical illnesses, and advancing lifestyle, investing in term insurance is the first step towards financial planning. A term policy is a contract between the insurance company and the insured. A pre-determined sum is paid to the insured's family by the insurer in case the insured passes away. In...

"Stating that the social responsibility of the citizens is more important than the corporate social responsibility for the development of the society, the Governor suggested that God-like persons who have selflessly dedicated their entire lives to social work should also be honoured," said Shri. Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, addressing the audience...

Every year on March 18th, Global Recycling Day is observed to help recognise and celebrate the importance of recycling in protecting our planet's future. The goal of the day is to persuade world leaders that recycling should be a global concern and to inspire people to be inventive rather than wasteful when it comes...

According to experts, India's lack of professionals with standardised skillsets in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) area is proving to be a key hurdle in achieving the net-zero emission ambitions by 2050. According to Think Change Forum, an independent think tank, ESG investments in India are worth between $30 and $40 billion and...

Geetanjali Homestate Pvt Ltd has recently announced the origin of its CSR Wing, called Geetanjali Care. This initiative will be dedicated to working towards ameliorating the lives of underprivileged and non-privileged sections of the society and making basic necessities of life available to them. The top priority of Geetanjali Care will be Child’s Education and...

In line with its ethos and values, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, played a role in the country’s battle against COVID-19. IHCL’s #MealsToSmiles initiative distributed over 4.5 million meals to healthcare providers, who were at the forefront of the pandemic. Ahead of the festival of colours, IHCL and Chef Sanjeev Kapoor will...

As we commemorate those we have lost during these tough times, our society's devotion and goodwill towards one another has moulded and saved countless lives in the last 24 months. Humanitarian and relief efforts around the world, as well as in India, have helped stakeholders realise the necessity of individual social responsibility in numerous...