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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Our Vision
To be the source code for sustainable socio-economic and environmental development.
Our mission
We nurture clean, green and healthy communities where everyone is empowered and equipped to reach their full potential in partnership with our employees, communities and stakeholders, while promoting volunteerism and establishing international standards of strategic planning, implementation and measuring impact.
The 10 commandments of CSR
Clarity | Choice | Catalyze | Co-create | Comprehensive | Continuous | Compassion | Convergence | Credibility | Capital (Human, Developmental, Environmental)
Our investment imperatives
- Early Childhood Care & Development
- Education
- Health
- Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
- Skill Development & Livelihoods
- Environment
- Disaster Risk Reduction & Response
- Gender & Inclusion
Our contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our programs & initiatives
Enriching rural Lives.
Building resilient grassroot communities through an integrated rural development model
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Celebrating and scaling powerful models of change
Transforming rural india through a financial grant to accelerate environmental improvement, holistic healthcare provisioning and equitable access to quality education.
Breaking patterns of urban poverty.
Increasing access to quality services, entitlements and economic assets, Uday is raising the quality of life for the vulnerable urban poor, through an integrated, inclusive community development approach.
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Driving pride and public ownership of cities.
An innovative initiative encouraging all citizens to clean their city, through intensive behaviour change campaigns and technological solutions.
Greening our earth
Conserving, restoring and enhancing indigenous environmental systems through sustained engagement of local communities, Harit is our urgent response to climate change
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Transforming outcomes through play
Promoting excellence and holistic development through a high-quality and inclusive sporting experience for marginalised children and youth
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Bolstering the artisanal economy
Strengthening the handicrafts values chain, my E-haat is uplifting artisans and creating a digital marketplace.
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Our employees ‘give back’.
A robust employee volunteering & payroll-giving program, this initiative enables employees to not only donate financially, but also meaningfully contribute their time and skills in community service to drive change.
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Enrich: Enable: Engage
A global digital platform, the academy offers quality training and an enhanced learning experience for development sector professionals and others for further contribution to national building goals.
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Enriching rural Lives.
Building resilient grassroot communities through an integrated rural development model
Learn more
Celebrating and scaling powerful models of change
Transforming rural india through a financial grant to accelerate environmental improvement, holistic healthcare provisioning and equitable access to quality education.
Breaking patterns of urban poverty.
Increasing access to quality services, entitlements and economic assets, Uday is raising the quality of life for the vulnerable urban poor, through an integrated, inclusive community development approach.
Learn more
Driving pride and public ownership of cities.
An innovative initiative encouraging all citizens to clean their city, through intensive behaviour change campaigns and technological solutions.
Greening our earth
Conserving, restoring and enhancing indigenous environmental systems through sustained engagement of local communities, Harit is our urgent response to climate change
Learn more
Transforming outcomes through play
Promoting excellence and holistic development through a high-quality and inclusive sporting experience for marginalised children and youth
Learn more
Bolstering the artisanal economy
Strengthening the handicrafts values chain, my E-haat is uplifting artisans and creating a digital marketplace.
Learn more
Our employees ‘give back’.
A robust employee volunteering & payroll-giving program, this initiative enables employees to not only donate financially, but also meaningfully contribute their time and skills in community service to drive change.
Learn more
Enrich: Enable: Engage
A global digital platform, the academy offers quality training and an enhanced learning experience for development sector professionals and others for further contribution to national building goals.
Learn moreAwards and recognition
National CSR Awards, 2020
HCL Technologies felicitated with National CSR Awards 2020 in Category National Priority Area (Sub- Category: Slum Area Development)
National Water Awards, 2022
HCLTech awarded the Best Industry for CSR category by honorable Vice President of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankar for supporting sustainable, scalable and innovative solutions for effective water conservation through comprehensive programs in rural and urban areas.
Ganga Utsav, 2022
HCLFoundation felicitated for its support for Ganga catchment rejuvenation in partnership with NMCG in the presence of Shri. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon'ble Minister of Jal Shakti, GoI, and Mr. G. Asok Kumar, Director General, NMCG
Kayakalp Award
HCLFoundation awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for its development of infrastructure facilities in government schools of Gautam Buddha Nagar and Hardoi district under the “Operation Kayakalp” program, which was launched by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh. The award was presented by the honorable Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Yogi Adityanath at a ceremony held in Lucknow.
TB Elimination - Swasth Nari – Sashakt Parivar
HCLFoundation was felicitated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath, for its contribution towards TB elimination at the launch of Swasth Nari – Sashakt Parivar held at the King George's Medical University Atal Convention Center in Lucknow.This recognition, received on behalf of the entire HCLFoundation, is more than an award – it stands as a testament to the collective commitment, compassion, and relentless efforts.
Featured News
5th Edition of Yuva Mela Held
On the occasion of National Youth Day, the 5th edition of Yuva Mela 2026 was held at Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi, bringing together young achievers, thought leaders, educators, and institutions from across the country.
Board of Directors, HCLTech visit Samuday sites in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh
HCLTech Board of Directors spent time with local communities, witnessing HCLFoundation’s rural development work, under Samuday Programme.
Third Edition of My E-Haat Conclave held
Themed ‘Woven Stories: The Looms of Legacy’, the Conclave brought key stakeholders from across the handicraft and handloom ecosystem to celebrate, deliberate, and collaborate on shaping a sustainable and vibrant future for India’s artisans.
Collaborated with PCI to strengthen India’s Para-Sports Ecosystem
HCLFoundation, through Sports for Change, collaborated with the Paralympic Committee of India to equip elite para-athletes with high-performance gear and scholarships, enabling training excellence and supporting their journey to national and global platforms.
MoU Signed to Empower Artisans & Strengthen Craft Livelihoods
HCLFoundation and the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy entered into a strategic partnership to enhance artisan livelihoods through skill development, digital and financial literacy, improved market access, and end-to-end support via the My E-Haat ecosystem.
HCLTech Grant Celebrates a Decade of Rural Transformation
HCLTech Grant celebrated its decade long journey with celebratory event and felicitation of Edition X winners. The event graced by the jury members and senior HCLTech leadership, saw coming together of NGO partners, SMEs and other important stakeholders.