Who we are
HCLFoundation (HCLF) was established in 2011 as the corporate social responsibility arm of HCLTech in India. It is a value-driven, not-for-profit organization 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.
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Mega Plantation Drive organized
A mega plantation drive was organized to mark 48 years of HCL on August 11 across 13 districts in India. Over 2,000 volunteers, including HCLTechies, their families, NGO partners, and community members, came together to plant 48,000 native tree and mangrove saplings. Chairperson Ms.
Inauguration of STEM Stars Lab
HCLFoundation inaugurated STEM Stars Lab in Noida, in collaboration with Katha, to inspire creativity and innovation in students through cutting-edge digital and robotics education.
International Coastal Cleanup Day Efforts
HCLFoundation along with its NGO and government partners, HCLTechies, their family, friends and community volunteers came together to make their beaches spick and span clean to commemorate 39th International Coastal Cleanup Day.
Sports for Change National Finals 2024
HCLFoundation’s Sports for Change National Finals 2024, held at SSN, Chennai .
Samuday by HCLFoundation awarded the NATHEALTH Impact Awards 2024
Samuday by HCLFoundation was awarded the NATHEALTH Impact Awards 2024, at the 10th Annual Arogya Bharat Summit, they were the 1st Runner Up in the CSR category for our Adolescent Health Anemia project. This initiative aims to reduce anemia among over 20,000 adolescent girls aged 10-19 years. Mr.
HCLFoundation part of Uttar Pradesh Global Investor Summit
HCLFoundation was part of Uttar Pradesh Global Investor Summit, organized the Ground Breaking Ceremony - 4.0 (GBC - 4.0).
Senior leadership visited different projects in Lucknow and Hardoi
Kanchan Verma, Director General, School Education and State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan inaugurated two STEM labs at Government Inter College, Nishatganj, Lucknow.
HCLFoundation marked the 7th Edition of Partnering for Change 2024
The 7th Edition of the Partnering for Change 2024 - a network of partners meet, was hosted with over 470 participants from 200+partner organization, NGOs & key stakeholders.
HCLFoundation stood resilient in tackling the harsh winters
HCLFoundation was at the forefront tackling the grappling harsh winters . HCLFoundation team along with its NGO partners CHETNA and EFRAH in partnership with Police Commissionerate, Gautam Buddha Nagar, remain committed to providing essential relief.
Inaugurated the newly opened café at the HCLTech campus, Noida
At the HCLTech campus Noida café 1,a new opened café was inaugurated that offers a array of delicacies. The café is run by our SHG women under our special initiative programme My E-Haat.
National Youth Day and Swami Vivekananda celebrated at the HCLTech Campus, Jigani, Bengaluru
HCLFoundation marked the National Youth Day and Swami Vivekananda's legacy at the HCLTech Campus, Jigani, Bengaluru. The event saw 200+ attendees on-site - students and youth from partner organizations and many more virtually joining from Yuvakendras (Skill development centers)
HCLFoundation celebrated Dairy Development Project, women farmers were felicitated
HCLFoundation celebrated the year with Dairy Development Project, 8 active women farmers were felicitated at the Dairy Kisan Protsahan Evam, Uttar Pradesh. This was to mark the increase in sales over a year, wherein farmers get additional monetary benefit, in terms of bonus.
Sports for Change by HCLFoundation participated at the 1st Edition of the Khelo India Para Games
Sports for Change by HCLFoundation participated at the 1st Edition of the Khelo India Para Games, organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, over 1,500 athletes from 36 states & UTs participated in 7 sports disciplines.
COP 28 held in Dubai lead by HCLFoundation for sustainable and resilient future
COP 28 held in Dubai, saw Dr. Nidhi Pundhir lead HCLFoundation contingent and engage in meaningful conversations with several stakeholders for collective action for a sustainable and resilient future.
My E- Haat conclave organized to mark the success of the initiative
My E-Haat Conclave was organised to mark the successful two-year journey of My E-Haat initiative. It was a celebration of art & artisans
HCLFoundation supported after the Michaung cyclone
HCLFoundation was at forefront of relief efforts in the aftermath of cyclone Michaung in Chennai. Over 3,800 ration kits comprising essential items were distributed to community members.
HCLFoundation received the ‘Best Communication in Sanitation’ award by India Sanitation Coalition - FICCI
HCLFoundation has been presented with the 'Best Communication in Sanitation' award by India Sanitation Coalition - FICCI.
International Coastal Cleanup Day celebrated at different project sites
On the occasion International Coastal Cleanup Day, HCLTech volunteers, NGO partners, and government stakeholders demonstrated their commitment towards #CleanerCoasts , came together for a Community Plogathon.
Inauguration of Iteda Sports Complex
HCLFoundation celebrated National Sports Day, with over 800+ enthusiastic young athletes coming together from 10 districts for a thrilling 5 days of competition held
Signed MoU with 3 police Commissionerate in Tamil Nadu to extend our project activities with Police Boys and Girls Club
HCLFoundation renewed its partnership with the Tamil Nadu Police to empower children residing in urban slums in and around Chennai across categories of sports, scouts, supplementary education and health amongst others through a formal MoU signing with - Shri Sandeep Rai Rathore IPS, DGP/Com
47th HCL Day celebrated , planted 47,000+ saplings
To mark the 47th HCL Day, 47,000+ saplings of different native species were planted
Kayakalp Award
HCLFoundation has been awarded a certificate of appreciation for its development of infrastructure facilities in Government schools of Gautam Buddha Nagar and Hardoi district under “Operation Kayakalp” programme launched by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh.
HCL Foundation extends partnership with National Co-operative Union of India (NCUI) under the Ministry of Cooperation
HCL Foundation and National Co-operative Union of India (NCUI) under the Ministry of Cooperation, GoI, have joined hands to establish skill development centers, foster the cooperative movement and uplift communities across India.
HCL Foundation extends partnership with National Mission for Clean Ganga and INTACH to boost native biodiversity in Uttarakhand
HCL Foundation has renewed its partnership with the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) for another three years to boost native biodiversity in the eco-sensitive regions of Uttarakhand.
Water Award
HCLTech won the National Water Award in the Industry for CSR Activities category for significant efforts in holistic water conservation and management in India.
HCL Foundation along with Centre for Environment Education (CEE) Launches ‘Generation For Climate Action (GENCAN)’ initiative for school children
To mark World Earth Day, HCL Foundation launched a national-level ‘Generation for Climate Action (GENCAN)’ initiative in partnership with the Centre for Environment Education (CEE) for promoting sustainability and climate education and action in schools through its flagship programme, HCL Harit –
HCL Foundation and Thuvakkam NGO awarded with the prestigious MCCI TAFE CSR AWARDS 2022
The Madras Chamber of Commerce & Industry awarded the prestigious MCCI TAFE CSR AWARDS 2022 to HCL Foundation and Thuvakkam NGO on 31, January 2023.
5th Mobile education van launched under ‘Nanhe Parinde’ initiative in partnership with Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissionerate
HCL Foundation extended its partnership with the Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissionerate and NGO partner CHETNA by establishing an additional multidimensional mobile classroom under its ‘Nanhe Parinde’ initiative.
HCL Foundation inaugurates the second edition of Yuva Mela on National Youth Day
Commemorating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, HCL Foundation organized the second edition of YUVA MELA to mark the National Youth Day in the presence of Dr. Nidhi Pundhir, Vice President, Global CSR, HCL Foundation and Mr.
Tamil Nadu Forest Department and HCL Foundation Join Hands for the Debris-free Gulf of Mannar
Tamil Nadu Forest Department (TNFD) has joined hands with HCL Foundation, in a timely step towards marine and coastal conservation to resolve the ghost net and marine debris problem in the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, Tamil Nadu.
HCL Foundation Sports Scholar Jerlin Anika receives Arjuna Award 2022
HCL Foundation Sports Scholar, Jerlin Anika has become India’s first woman Deaflympian to receive the Arjuna Award for her achievements in badminton. She received the prestigious honour from the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu.