HCL Foundation

HCLFoundation (HCLF) was established in 2011 as the corporate social responsibility arm of HCLTech in India. It is a value-driven, not-for-profit orga Read more nization that thrives in contributing toward national and international development goals, impacting the lives of people and communities through long-term sustainable programs. The foundation aims to alleviate poverty and achieve inclusive growth and development through a life cycle-based integrated community development approach, with thematic focus on education, health, livelihoods & skilling, environment and disaster risk reduction & response. Child protective strategies, inclusion, and gender transformative approaches remain central in all initiatives of the HCLFoundation, thus ensuring comprehensive development. We do not work alone. We harness the reach of governments – both state and local, the experience of non-profits, the passion of our employees and the indomitable will and ingenuity of our communities. In partnership with them, we: * Research, Analyse, Distil : Backed by scientific rigour, we study the multi-dimensional nature of poverty and vulnerabilities in a particular area/geography. * Co-create : Working with communities, local governments and on-ground partners, we co-design solutions and models that turn vulnerabilities into opportunities. * Review, Reflect, Refine : Each solution is held to a rigorous evaluation. Mapped scientifically against indicators, frequent feedback loops allow for swift course correction. * Delve into community leadership : Listening and learning from our communities, we support them to take charge and lead change. * Scaling inclusive models 'built for impact and built to last’ : Once impact is evident, findings are shared with stakeholders, encouraging them to adopt, adapt and scale these models. Fundamental to our approach is the recognition of technology as a force multiplier and its deployment as a key instrument of transformational change.