The CSR Journal

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for people across all sections of society. But while some of us have been able to stay in the safety of our homes with adequate supply of essentials to keep us secure, others have been adversely impacted and are grappling with limited or no access to...

The Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute (MGLI), Ahmedabad, hosted a webinar on ‘Strategies to Eliminate Child Labour’ on June 12 to commemorate World Day against Child Labour. Dr. Helen Seker, Senior Fellow at VV Giri National Labour Institute, Dr. Kingshuk Sarkar, Joint Labour Commissioner, West Bengal, Pushpa Joshi, Child Education Specialist, UNICEF, Gujarat, Divyesh Sonavane, Assistant...

Fujifilm India Private Limited has announced the supply of 800 essential commodity kits to protect mothers and girl children under IRIA Raksha project during this COVID-19 emergency. The kits consist of washable face mask, hand washing soap, a small pack of sanitary napkins, and Iron supplements like Folvite Tab. Aimed to support and rescue the...

During the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak the country’s police force is on the frontlines battling the pandemic. Many dedicated policemen have lost their lives in the process. As its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Mankind Pharma is standing alongside the families of these heroes and will donate Rs 5 crores to support them. The company will donate...

Given the rise in COVID-19 cases in Krishna District, HCL today announced that it is enhancing the COVID-19 isolation and treatment facilities in the district in partnership with Doctors for You (HCL Foundation’s NGO partner) and the district administration. HCL’s support is a part of the State’s plans to increase COVID-19 care facilities in the...

Recent reports indicate that after an initial dip, violence against women has been steadily rising with the relaxation of the COVID-19 lockdown. There has been a significant increase in cybercrime against women, especially sextortion where "caged criminals" have been targeting them online. The most alarming trend has been of rapes being committed by family,...

The United Nations Global Compact today launched the “Leadership for the Decade of Action” report in collaboration with Russell Reynolds Associates, a leading leadership advisory and search firm. The report sets out to discover what can be learned from business leaders who are integrating sustainability across strategy, operations and stakeholder engagement and what this means...

Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (DFPCL) and its operating agency for CSR – Ishanya Foundation are empowering frontline Corona Warriors and working with government bodies on relief measures. The flagging off ceremony held on Sunday, 14th June, 2020, was attended by Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, Aditya Thackeray, Minister of Tourism and Environment, Eknath Shinde,...

Hospitality company Les Roches has joined hands with RAHI (Rise Against Hunger India), an NGO working towards hunger eradication, with currently an increased focus on providing meals to Covid-19 impacted communities, to provide 35,000 meals to migrant groups of Mumbai. Les Roches has always worked towards CSR and creating the future of hospitality in India....

With most countries into various extensions of their lockdown in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, isolation, fear over the loss of job and lack of physical contact is leading to mental health problems amongst individuals. The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the need to urgently increase investment in services for mental health or risk a...

Creating a roadmap for exploring opportunities for collaboration between Indian and Myanmar to empower women entrepreneurs and generate sustainable livelihoods for women was discussed at a webinar organised by the FICCI Ladies Organization (FICCI FLO). The interactive session was organised in partnership with the Indian Embassy in Myanmar, India Myanmar Chamber of Commerce (IMCC) and...

ICICI Lombard General Insurance has collaborated with Kolkata Police in the light of the recent cyclone Amphan to provide relief measures in the flood-affected districts. The CSR collaboration will help support 8,000 families affected by the cyclone. The catastrophic cyclone Amphan has significantly disturbed distribution channels in the region and the supply of essentials has...