HCL Foundation (www.hclfoundation.org) was established in 2011 as the CSR arm of HCL Technologies. It is a not for-profit- organization, that strives to contribute towards national and international development goals, bringing about lasting positive impact in the lives of people, through long term sustainable programs. The foundation aims to alleviate poverty and achieve inclusive growth and development. Active community engagement ensures optimal long-term gains and upward accountability. HCL Foundation works through Life Cycle Based, Integrated Community Development Approach with thematic focus on Education, Health, Skill Development &Livelihood, Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction & Response. Child protective strategies, inclusion and gender transformative approaches remain central in all initiatives of HCL Foundation, thus ensuring comprehensive development.

HCL Foundation’s integrated approach places the communities at the very center of our efforts, believing in the power of collective action and work closely with communities, both in urban and rural geographies in India, as well as globally. Presently HCL Foundation is implementing four flagship programs, namely HCL Samuday & HCL Grant – Rural Development initiatives and HCL Uday & Clean Noida – Urban Community Development Programs. HCL Foundation is also implementing three special initiatives – HCL Foundation Academy, Sports For Change & Power of One – HCL’s volunteering engagement initiative.