The CSR Journal

Optum, a part of UnitedHealth Group (UHG), has committed ₹11,45,68,775 to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The funding is part of a $10 Million COVID-19 global fund committed by UnitedHealth Group for countries where its businesses operate. The contribution will provide urgent assistance to the most impacted communities, including health care workers, hard-hit and...

MAGGI has been an integral part of Indian households for nearly four decades. On India's 74th Independence Day, Nestlé India is announcing the launch of 'MAGGI Desh Ke liye 2 Minute - Ek Chhoti Si Koshish' a set of year-long initiatives, across the country. The initiative will begin with a digital launch followed by several...

LG Electronics, India’s leading consumer durable brand celebrates this Independence Day, by announcing its contribution under ‘Kar Salaam- A CSR initiative’. Under the aegis of this initiative, LG Electronics will donate 1 crore to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF) under Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat (KSB SECTT), a nodal organization of the Govt. of India, Ministry...

Uber today announced it will help deliver free meals for the hungry and those impacted by the COVID pandemic in partnership with the Robin Hood Army, a volunteer-based organization, which fights against hunger. As the RHA’s mobility partner, Uber will provide free rides to its volunteers in 10 cities: Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Bangalore, Kolkata, Ahmedabad,...

Mi India along with its network of Distributors and Retail Partners announced to pledge 2500 brand new smartphones worth Rs. 2 Crores to children from communities that are worst affected by the pandemic. The company’s 2500 plus strong exclusive retail network will come together to donate these 2500 smartphones under this CSR initiative. Celebrating 5...

Today is Organ Donation Day 2020. More than half a million Indians are estimated to be in dire need of an organ transplant. Every year 5 lakh Indians lose their lives waiting for organs. Yet, less than a thousand Cadaveric donation (from a deceased donor) transplants are performed each year. That’s a life lost...

Pune-based KPIT Technologies Limited has emerged as the winner of this year’s ‘FICCI Corporate Social Responsibility Awards’ in the category of ‘Exemplary Innovation. The award recognised its CSR initiative ‘KPIT Sparkle’ which is unlocking the power of IPR in India by connecting thousands of budding entrepreneurs to the incubation ecosystem every year, especially those...

Singapore Airlines and the Temasek Foundation are partnering with the World Food Programme (WFP) to support the global Covid-19 response to help transport essential medical supplies and other health and humanitarian items by air to points of need around the world. Under this agreement, the airline is making ad-hoc charter flights and freight space...

Hèrmosa Design Studio in Kota, Rajasthan is known for its conscientious approach to design. The health crisis that gripped the country since March has further served as an opportunity for the studio's CEO to give back to those in need through a dedicated response to the pandemic. Several aspects of everyday life were disrupted in...

“Today, more than ever, the world needs to be able to reimagine a new future. A future in which people can feel safe and protected. The initiative being set in motion by Leaders on Purpose is an effort toward defining the new environment. It provides a much-needed aspirational framework – one which has the...

The Hans Foundation (THF) has stepped up its efforts in the fight against COVID-19. Drawing strength from its remarkable presence in the sector, THF has responded to its call of duty and able to effectively provide relief to vulnerable communities across the country. More than 3 lakh families have benefitted presently with relief fund...

Violence and discrimination against animals on India's streets are on the rise. World For All Animal Care & Adoptions; an animal welfare organisation in collaboration with Tonic Worldwide; a digital-first creative agency, has launched a campaign #VocalForLocalPets, intending to end discrimination against stray animals. #VocalForLocalPets has been conceptualized to give these defenceless and helpless animals...