Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, announced that it has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) in this financial year, with Avanti Fellows, Nirmaan Organization, and Shrimad Rajchandra Aatma Tatva Research Centre, to bolster women’s empowerment in India.
These strategic collaborations are aimed at providing quality education and employment opportunities to women from underprivileged communities across the country.
With the right attention, and in alignment with the efforts of the government, women’s empowerment has the potential to solve multiple challenges being faced by the nation and its people at large. Infosys Foundation has also focused on women’s empowerment as a category for entries in the third edition of the Aarohan Social Innovation Awards.
“We are proud to collaborate with social organizations that have done remarkable work with tangible outcomes, in making a difference for women in society. At Infosys Foundation, we believe in the continuous need to give impetus to women’s empowerment in India and keeping the cause of women’s education and employment at the forefront,” said, Inderpreet Sawhney, Trustee, Infosys Foundation.
Expressing her thoughts on this collaboration, Vandana Goyal, Co-CEO – Avanti Fellows, said, “Our work at Avanti Fellows focuses on ending intergenerational poverty by helping young women pursue rewarding careers in Science, Medicine and Technology. Our partnership with Infosys Foundation will help 10,000 young Indian women qualify into top tier colleges and help them pave the way for the accomplished, fulfilling lives that they deserve.”
Mayur Patnala, Founder & CEO – Nirmaan Organization, said, “All of Nirmaan’s efforts are directed towards creating a society that is empowered in diverse ways. This collaboration fortifies the collective mission of Infosys Foundation and Nirmaan Organization to build a society that values its women, especially those hailing from disadvantaged communities, and gives them the opportunity to reach heights of success by equipping them with appropriate knowledge and skills.”
Nileshbhai Mehta, Managing Trustee, Shrimad Rajchandra Aatma Tatva Research Centre, said, “Changing lives for the better, especially for those who have been marginalized or at risk, has been one of the most gratifying experiences for us. We thank Infosys Foundation for this engagement which will enable numerous young women at the grassroot level to receive quality education consistently and comfortably.”
