The CSR Journal
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: Beating the queer-entine blues
In addition to the economic impact, the ongoing global health crisis has also created panic and anxiety amongst the general population. While recent reports suggest a surge mental health related issues, the LGBT+ community are more likely to struggle during this period; due to the stigma and discrimination attached to their identity.
Salesforce India has...
CSR News – Landmark Group, The Jagtiani Foundation, The LIFE Foundation commit Rs. 30 crores towards COVID-19 relief
Landmark Group (the parent company of retail brands Lifestyle, Max etc.), along with The Jagtiani Foundation (the private philanthropy arm of the Jagtiani Family), and The LIFE Foundation (a registered trust founded in 2000 by Micky Jagtiani)―led by the values instilled by the family and the Group’s CSR mission―have jointly committed over ₹30 Crores...
CSR News: Legrand India Committed to facilitate Quarantine Centres
Legrand India, a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure has initiated supporting the local Govt. in the creation of quarantine centres and isolation wards in Kolkata, Odisha and Chattisgarh. They are working with various government stakeholders across the nation with electrical products to be used for creating isolation wards and quarantine centres.
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Dialogues on Skill Development and Entrepreneurship at Charcha 2020
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), in partnership with The/Nudge Foundation, and supported by the deAsra Foundation and G.A.M.E. India is organising the Skill Development and Entrepreneurship event at #charcha2020 scheduled from May 14-16.
The virtual event aims to act as a platform towards enabling constructive conversations on ways to overcome the unprecedented challenges posed by...
6 Good Habits for Post-lockdown Life
The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented in its scale of impact on people and the restrictions it has put on everyday life. The way we used to think, perceive and deal with things is not the same anymore. Governments and healthcare systems around the world are doing everything possible to curtail the pandemic, while we...
Modicare Limited extends a helping hand to the community amidst the COVID-19 outbreak
Modi Enterprises is distributing over 35,000 dry food relief bags to the migrants and daily wage workers. Contributing to the same, Modicare Limited kicked off their first leg of distribution in Delhi with Samir Modi and Neha Bansal Yadav, District Magistrate (DM) of West Delhi, this week.
Modicare in collaboration with the West Delhi DM’s...
Sikh organisation hands out fresh fruits and vegetables to Muslim communities during Ramadan
Hemkunt Foundation has started a drive to hand out fresh fruits and vegetables to the poor Muslim communities in the NCR region observing a quiet Ramadan this year.
"Following the popular Sikh belief ‘Sarbat da bhala: Blessings for all’ Hemkunt Foundation is working persistently and feeding over 45,000 individuals, every day. This includes distribution of...
HCL Provides Over 6 lakh Meals to Underprivileged Communities in the Wake of COVID-19
As part of its Food Security support during the COVID-19 pandemic, HCL is providing hot cooked meals and dry ration kits to the unprivileged communities across the country.
HCL has distributed over 6,00,000 nutritious and hygienic meals and over 5000 dry ration kits in the National Capital Region, Lucknow, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, Nagpur, Vijayawada and Nagarkata (West Bengal)....
CSR News: Metro Shoes Stepped Up To Support Migrant Labourers
The unprecedented pandemic caused by COVID -19 virus has gripped the nation with anxiety, fear, and unavailability of essentials. Most suffered by this catastrophe are the migrant labourers and daily wage earners whose survival depended on the daily wage they made. With industries and factories coming to stand still, they are left with no source of income...
CSR News: Blue Dart’s Contact Less Delivery Assists in Fight Against COVID-19
As part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL), Blue Dart is committed to the group’s mission of "Connecting People, Improving Lives." Keeping in line with the group’s mission, Blue Dart Express Ltd. South Asia's premier express air and integrated transportation and distribution company urges Indians to stay safe at home and avail its hassle-free Contact...
Allcargo Logistics’ CSR arm distributes groceries to tribals
Avashya Foundation, the CSR arm of Allcargo Logistics, distributed grocery kits to families in the tribal localities in Maharashtra.
Allcargo Logistics has also been actively involved in numerous CSR initiatives to support communities and healthcare fraternity. Similarly, to join in the fight against the COVID-19, Avashya Foundation provided PPE kits to healthcare workers at Sion...
Report: COVID-19 pandemic may give Asia-Pacific’s oceans a chance to recover
The well-being of oceans in the Asia-Pacific region are edging closer to a tipping point due to the unprecedented pace of marine pollution, overfishing and climate change in recent years. However, a new report released today by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) suggests that the temporary...