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Who we areOur Partners Board Members About the Team Brand Guideline Toolkit What we do Digital Literacy Women Entrepreneurship Skilling & Employability Social Innovation ThinQbator Ciena Spaces Jancare Innovation Challenge Empowering NGOs Inclusion Nasscom Women Wizards Rule Tech (W 2 RT) Ability in Tech Nasscom Global Inclusion Summit (GIS) Corporate Volunteering Resources Media Press Releases Press Coverage Social Media Impact & Measurement Finance & Legal Events Ability in Tech Tech for Good Work with us Careers Partner with us RFP Contact Us Support Us DONATE Digitally Empowering communities Taking TechForGood to the last mile Our philosophy rests on the principle that technology can drive access, opportunities and inclusive growth. When coupled with social impact, it’s a powerful solution for India’s socio-economic challenges and the Digital India dream. Learn more Building a Digitally Inclusive India Digital Literacy The route to achieving this vision lies in empowering rural and marginalised communities with digital literacy, e-governance, and digital skill building, thereby making the grassroots also part of India’s development story. Learn More Making Women a part of the Digital economy Women Entrepreneurship Programme Our ‘Women Entrepreneurship Programme’ scales and sustains women entrepreneurs in India. The mission is to empower rural women with digital and financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and market linkages to help them grow their businesses sustainably. Learn More Better Livelihood for the marginalised Skilling & Employability Our ’Skill & Employability Initiative’ bridges the skills-employability divide for marginalised youth and women with digital skill-based training. We aim to empower them with easy access to skilling for better livelihoods in a digital economy. Learn More Scaling Social Innovation Harnessing technology for transformative social impact The ‘Social Innovation Programme’ fosters technology-driven equitable and inclusive development and economic growth. We support social innovation models and nurture young entrepreneurial minds, fueling their passion for impact. Learn More Digitally empowering the NGO Ecosystem BigTech NGOs drive change, yet they’re often neglected. Our ‘BigTech Programme’ addresses tech adoption, capacity building and innovation to empower NGOs. We provide discounted access to the latest technology to scale their impact. Learn More Lives impacted: Digital Literacy Programme - 7, 50,000 | Big Tech Programme - 5, 00,000+ | Women Entrepreneurship Programme - 33,000+ | Skilling Programme - 1, 60,000+ | Inclusion Programme -2500+ | THE VALUE WE BRING Accelerating social impact through technology For the last two decades, nasscom foundation has witnessed the transformative power of technology for social impact. As a not-for-profit outfit representing the Indian tech industry, we support organisations with a similar vision of solving complex social and economic challenges through technology. Our mission is to ensure that every person in our ecosystem is prepared to embrace change. By prioritising people and collaboration across the private, public, and social sectors, we advocate for and build capacity to improve the effectiveness of technology for social good. Learn more Aligning our vision & impact with National & Global goals. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Nasscom Foundation is committed to India’s promise of meeting the SDG 2030 milestones. Each programme is designed keeping in mind the key tenets defined under the Sustainable Development Goals below: Quality Education Gender Equality Decent Work & Economic Growth Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Reduced Inequalities Partnerships For The Goals Our Work & Key Areas of Interventions Digital Literacy Empowering individuals with digital skills to increase the self-reliance & resilience of communities through DigiSakshar Learn more Skilling & Employability Providing skill-based training for women & youth from underserved communities Learn more Women Entrepreneurship Equipping rural women entrepreneurs with the resources they need to prosper in today’s digital world and aiming to bridge the gender gap Learn more Inclusion Mainstreaming inclusion in the tech industry Learn more Volunteering Building social development solutions for not-for-profit organisations by offering technical support to improve the operational efficiency of a flagship programme, which can further lead to a better & deeper impact on beneficiaries Learn more BigTech – Digitally Empowering NGOs Encourages technology companies to give back to society by providing NGOs with access to technology through their products and services Learn more Innovation Spaces Serving as a testing ground for new technologies that students have the opportunity to learn, such as 3D printing, Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, and Machine Learning Learn more Mentoring to drive impact Stories of Transforming India Bit by Bit Our understanding of computer, smartphone, and other digital device uses has been greatly enhanced by the digital training program. Having been trained and informed about crucial information downloads and communication with others, we are now conducting door-to-door mobilization in our village. Our aim is to educate the community on the significance of technology and help them achieve digital and financial literacy. Papita Suryavanshi, E-governance Beneficiary Gadchiroli, Maharashtra FROM THE ARCHIVES Digital Literacy: Helping to climb up the career ladder Making the most of the opportunity that can help you grow and shape your career! Once upon a time.. Ashok Saini was a 52 year Ashok Saini was a 52 year old volunteer working with an NGO Learn more July 12, 2022 Connecting For Good Focus and hard work are two key tools to shape your future! Kola Raju had always dreamt of working in a corporate office, but even after completing his Bachelors in Commerce he was unable to get a decent corporate job Play Video July 12, 2022 American Express Be the change you wish to be! Once upon a time.. Rajni K who lives in Delhi volunteered for Mykartavya program initiated by nasscom foundation. Play Video July 12, 2022 Society for Nutrition Education and Health Action (SNEHA) SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action)- Mumbai-based non-profit organization addressing four major areas of public health – Established in 1999 by a group of renowned doctors Learn more July 12, 2022 15th nasscom Global Inclusion Summit 2023 Today’s true leadership requires fostering an organisational culture where inclusion is deeply embedded in its DNA. Join us for the ‘15th nasscom Global Inclusion Summit’ to reimagine the future of inclusive leadership. The Summit is a platform to explore new models of inclusion, exchange best practices for collaboration, and learn from industry leaders about their experiences in building inclusive cultures. Mark your calendars for June 27th and 28th, 2023, and join us in shaping a more inclusive world. Learn more Our Partners News Dec 22, 2022 Nasscom Foundation launches Aspirational Districts Programme, impact over 3.5 million lives through digital inclusion Learn more Aug 25, 2022 Nasscom Foundation on track to expand digital skilling programs across India Learn more Dec 20, 2022 Nasscom Foundation and Firstsource join hands to provide digital training to rural women entrepreneurs Learn more Feb 22, 2023 Nasscom Foundation via its women empowerment programmes spreading the goodness of tech in India Learn more Sep 10, 2022 Technology Makes Development More Inclusive: Nidhi Bhasin, nasscom foundation Learn more Apr 19, 2021 Nasscom Foundation Ceo Nidhi Bhasin On Gender Bias, Diversity And More Learn more Testimonials Hear It From Them Under the Adobe Pro Bono Residency Program, the volunteering consultants designed cost-effective solutions that enabled us to impart quality education to less privileged children in a safe and secure environment....