Hindustan Unilever Foundation
Promotes water conservation and sustainable farming practices to empower communities across India
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About
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Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Since
2016
The Hindustan Unilever Foundation (HUF) acts as the charitable unit of Hindustan Unilever Limited, a prominent Indian consumer goods company. HUF focu Read moreses on water conservation, empowering local communities to manage water resources, and improving farm-based livelihoods through wise water practices. Its vision is to promote water security and support thriving communities. The initiatives address India's varied water challenges across different geological regions, river basins, and agricultural climates. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, HUF advocates for a range of solutions. These efforts prioritize community and farmer involvement, aiming to increase water awareness, advocate for scientific conservation methods to save water, and promote responsible agricultural water use. Key strategies include promoting water literacy with affordable technologies, providing communities with GIS and digital tools for conservation, and encouraging sustainable irrigation practices. HUF collaborates with civil society organisations to ensure programme effectiveness, measuring outcomes such as improved water availability, economic benefits for farmers, and the effectiveness of community-led water management institutions.
Cause Area
Impact
The foundation's programmes currently reaches 10,773 villages* in 38 districts in 8 states and 2 union territories across India in partnership with 16 NGO partners and multiple co-funders.
Programs
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SUSTAINABLE AND SCALABLE SOLUTIONS FOR WATER EFFICIENT; ECONOMICALLY REWARDING AGRICULTURE FOR SMALL FARMERS (SWERA)
Partners with PANI to deploy over 300 village-based agri-water professionals to promote agriculture best practices and resource conservation technologies. This is an all-women group that uses audio-video tools and demos to encourage sustainable water practices in agriculture. Such practices will help farmers reduc input costs and enhance their income.
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IDENTIFY, SUPPORT & SCALE-UP SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS
Attempts to connect social enterprises and NGOs in order to put an end to inefficient water usage and promote good water practices in agriculture. The NGOs have a clear understand of the impending water shortage problem and have a reach in rural communities. Social enterprises create relevant solutions such as water management technologies, farm to market connect for farmers, advisory support for better decision making, and solutions for women farmers. However, they do not have connects in the rural areas. The foundation partnered with Villgro to identify and incubate enterprises with high potential solutions.
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PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE WATER PRACTICES AMONGST PADDY FARMERS
Partners with Samuha to educate the farmers in sustainable and responsible water use. Farmers in Raichur and Koppa districts of Karnataka switched to paddy cultivation after the area was included in the Tungabhadra river canal command area. Farmers in the canal used excessive water leading to waterlogging and pest infestations. Farmer Field Schools (FFS) is an initiative led by progressive farmers from the programme villages. Field Schools demonstrate innovative agricultural practices to reduce water consumption and improve yield. Over 4000 farmers have benefited from this program.
Leadership Team
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AACCH3724K
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Registration ID
083781518
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VO ID / Darpan ID
MH/2017/0167895
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AACCH3724KE20214
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AACCH3724KF20214
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
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Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Section 8 (formerly Section 25)