Although Wipro Foundation and Azim Premji Foundation often collaborate to amplify our outreach, these are two separate legal entities.
Wipro Foundation represents Wipro Ltd’s CSR initiatives and works with Civil Society Organizations in Education, Ecology, Health, and Disaster Response. Whereas, Azim Premji Foundation is Mr. Azim H. Premji’s philanthropic initiative having significant economic ownership of Wipro Ltd.
Azim Premji Foundation includes these Operating Units:
– Field Institutes, a network of District Institutes and affiliated Schools that currently work to improve public education;
– Philanthropy, the grants organization, referred to as Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives;
– University in Bengaluru, and other planned locations;
– Any other new initiatives, such as future work in Healthcare.
Please visit the Azim Premji Foundation website for more information.
Please direct your connections to fill the grant application form. If they fit our criteria, the Wipro Foundation or Wipro Cares team will reach out to them.
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We support non-profits at different stages of growth, level of
experience, and expertise. Please review the grantseeker section for eligibility criteria and
domains we support.
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partners. However, we do have open seminars/workshops/training a few times a year. For the latest updates on open events, please subscribe to our
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Grant applications go through a process that includes several rounds
of discussions with the applicant to understand their program and requirements, field visits, board
reviews, and other due diligence. It could take a month or more to complete the process. Once your
application has been shortlisted, a Wipro Foundation program officer will contact you for the next
steps.
Azim Premji Foundation and Wipro Foundation are separate organizations. If you have received
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caused through illegal or fraudulent usage of Wipro Foundation’s name.
In general, refrain from responding to any e-mail received from any unauthorized mail ids or any person
claiming to be an authorized representative of Azim Premji Foundation or Wipro Foundation without
verifying the veracity of the same.
Please write to us using the Contact Us form.
Please refer to our careers page for new opportunities or for open
applications. We are always on the lookout for passionate people to join the Wipro Foundation
team.
We announce internship opportunities from time to time and depending
on project requirements. Please review the career section for latest internship
opportunities.
Wipro Employees only volunteer at Wipro’s partner
organizations.
Any form of fundraising is prohibited at Wipro.
We do not contribute to online fundraisers.
Sorry, we do not provide in-kind donations.
Under our CSR mandate, we only support organizations in Education, Ecology, Health, and Disaster Response
domains. We are unable to provide support for individuals’ needs.
Under our CSR mandate, we only support organizations in Education, Ecology, Health, and Disaster Response
domains. We are unable to provide support for individuals’ needs.
Under our CSR mandate, we only support organizations in Education, Ecology, Health, and Disaster Response
domains. We are unable to provide support for individuals’ needs.
The Santoor Scholarship Program provides priority funding to girls from economically disadvantaged
backgrounds from developing districts in Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Please visit Women’s Scholarship (santoorscholarships.com) for more
information.
We only work with our network organizations for COVID-19 Response.
Please refer to the eligibility criteria mentioned under each of the education programs that you wish to
apply to.
We strongly suggest recent graduates gain at least 2-3 years of full-time work experience in the social sector before setting up their own organizations. It will help them build personal capacities, forging networks, and better clarity on their long-term interest. However, if someone with limited formal work experience but a degree in Environment/Sustainability or similar fields is part of a team that consists of much more experienced co-founders, such applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
While a degree in Environmental/Sustainability or a similar field is an added advantage, a formal degree in Environmental/Sustainability or a similar field is not mandatory. We consider sustained interest and commitment as essential elements to be an effective (co-) founder of an organization. Applicants with an educational background in other domains must have at least 2-3 years of prior engagement/experience in this space.
A balanced team is critical for any organization’s growth and sustenance; however, the founders’ backgrounds need not necessarily be the same.
The individuals supported through the grant program are expected to have set up a relatively stable organization by the end of the one-year program period. Continued provision of the stipend would be subject to adherence to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the individual and Wipro and satisfactory progress on the plans submitted during the selection stage, as determined by periodic reviews. Depending on progress, we may further extend organizational support on a case-by-case basis after the expiry of the one-year term.
The stipend is for working full-time and in a dedicated manner to set up and develop your organization. If you decide not to work for it for any reason, you must inform Wipro immediately for a review of your case. Failure to do so may attract penalties.
Setting up a stable organization entails serious challenges. We expect you to have the resilience to achieve your goals despite obstacles. However, if you wish to stop working for the organization agreed upon during the selection stage, you must inform us immediately. In exceptional cases, we may continue the Grant and support you in setting up another organization based on your interest.
The grant is meant to provide personal financial flexibility to work full-time on establishing your initiative. Accepting finances from other sources for personal remuneration is generally not allowed, as it may detract from your commitment to the organization. You are encouraged to raise funds for your organization, but not to take up any paid job that may reduce your focus on its development.
Yes, you are encouraged to raise funds from other sources, provided such funding does not significantly change the original plans you shared with us. If you have doubts, please contact us.
Yes, all appropriate government taxes will apply.
We understand the difficulties involved in Urban Ecology issues, and periodic reviews will take this into consideration. However, if there is a lack of sincere commitment and effort, we will terminate our support.
We conduct informal reviews once every quarter through visits, phone calls, or other means, along with a detailed formal review once every year.
The grant only supports Operations and Human Resources expenses.
We do not provide support for treatments/surgeries of individual patients.
Yes. Existing grantees are eligible to apply for healthcare grants. Grant approval is subject to your healthcare project meeting all the requirements under the healthcare grants.
We expect the organization to have a strong connection with the local communities where they work. This could be through any of their existing projects (in healthcare or other domains). We do not prefer organizations that plan to work in an entirely new area/community.
We support only those organizations that are directly involved in implementing healthcare projects on-ground.
Yes. You can apply if your organization is planning to expand an existing healthcare project, provided the locations are close to Wipro Offices in the city.
The application link will be enabled in case of a natural disaster, and we will start accepting applications for the Disaster Response Program. Please subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on our latest announcements.
No. Any form of fundraising is prohibited at Wipro.
No. We do not provide funds for infrastructure development or cash transfers.
Yes. Existing grantees can apply for any other Wipro Foundation grant provided they meet the requirements.
Yes, you can apply. Please note: Preference is given to organizations having a strong presence at disaster locations.
No. Wipro Cares consciously reserves funds to be utilized at the time of an unexpected disaster and focuses on enabling the affected communities to become more resilient and self-sufficient.
Yes, you can apply. Please note: Preference is given to organizations that directly implement the projects on-ground.
The Wipro Cares funding model comprises three tracks: (i) Employee contribution matched by Wipro (ii) Direct budget allocation from Wipro Ltd (iii) ‘Donations’ from other companies like Wipro Enterprises Private Limited (WEL) as part of their CSR strategy.
The Wipro Cares governance framework is a great example of where employees play a key role in volunteering and contribution. More than 30,000 Wipro employees are currently engaged with Wipro Cares, either through volunteering or monetary contributions, or both.
Wipro Cares is an employee-led trust functioning under the umbrella of the Wipro Foundation, a CSR initiative of Wipro Limited.
Wipro Cares engages with Wipro proximate communities on the issues of education for the underprivileged, including Children with Disabilities, primary health-care, and the environment. In addition, the trust also works on the long-term rehabilitation of affected communities after natural disasters.
For queries regarding openings at Wipro Cares, please reach out to wipro.cares@wipro.com.
Depending on the project, volunteers may be allowed to bring their family and friends. Please look out for such exceptions in volunteer communication.
Please direct your connections to fill the grant application form. If they fit our criteria, the Wipro Foundation or Wipro Cares team will reach out to them.
Wipro Foundation is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) entity of Wipro Limited. Going back over two decades, we focus on social initiatives in the domains of Education, Primary Healthcare, Ecology, Disaster Response, and Cities & Public Spaces.
Sachin Bansal heads finance function for Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting in India and South Asia.
He moved to Wipro Consumer Care in 2022 and prior to that was the head of finance of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN). He joined WIN in 2007 and over the last 15 years has essayed several roles including Plant Finance, India Hydraulic Business Finance, Global Operations Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions.
A qualified Chartered Accountant and a Black Belt in Six Sigma, Sachin has led several successful initiatives to streamline and strengthen the Finance function. As part of the leadership team of WIN, he played a pivotal role in driving profitable growth with improved focus on ROCE, Productivity and Cost Optimization.
Isaac George has held several positions at Wipro across Sales & Marketing, Consulting, and IT Operations for over two decades. Since 2014, he has been leading People Function and Employee Relations at Wipro Infrastructure Engineering. Isaac also heads the group’s social initiatives efforts and works towards creating an inclusive environment for Persons with Disabilities.
Samir Gadgil is the Head HR for the Chief Growth Office and all Corporate Functions at Wipro. He is also Wipro Cares’ Pune Location Head.
Previously, Samir has worked as Head – HR for Digital Operations & Platforms and managed multiple initiatives under HR and People Supply Chain Functions, including Talent Acquisition, Talent Transformation, Workforce Management, Facilities & Transport.
A seasoned professional, Samir has also served as the Global Head- Compensation, and Benefits at Wipro and worked with best-in-class Manufacturing, Consulting, Financial, and IT Service Companies in a career spanning over two decades.
Narayan P S is the Global Head of Sustainability and Social Initiatives at Wipro Ltd. He is also the Managing Trustee at Wipro Foundation, the social initiatives arm of Wipro Ltd. He has been instrumental in the creation of Wipro’s sustainability initiative and has stewarded it since its inception in early 2008. Wipro’s sustainability charter is built on the core principle that business and social purpose must reinforce each other in addressing several key challenges around ecology and the environment, education, and communities.
In addition, Narayan is Visiting Faculty at the Azim Premji University where he teaches ‘Ecology and Development’ in the MA ( Development) program. He is also a Visiting Faculty at Xavier School of Sustainability, Xavier University, Bhubaneswar. Narayan also conducts learning sessions regularly on Sustainability at IIM Bangalore and IIM Indore.
Narayan’s interests center around (i) the broad interplay between Ecology, Economics, and Humanities (ii) the role of the business sector as a change agent in sustainable development (iii) Sustainability in Education, and (iv) Sustainable and Inclusive Cities.
Prior to the current role, Narayan was the Global Head of Information Systems for Wipro’s IT business, when he was chosen as one of CIO’s global 25 Ones to Watch.
A graduate in Electrical Engineering with a post-graduation in Management, Narayan has more than twenty-seven years of cross-disciplinary experience in Business Development, Enterprise Systems, and Corporate Sustainability. He is also involved in sustainability advocacy as a member of several industry forums on sustainability. He is currently the Chairman of the CII-GBC Greenco forum for Bangalore.
Vikrant has recently joined to lead the human resources function for Wipro Enterprises which includes Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) and Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting businesses.
Vikrant comes with 25 years of diverse global leadership experience in Strategic Talent Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Organization Design, Cultural Transformation & Change Management, D&I, and Leadership Coaching & Development across Services, Manufacturing, Retail and Technology industries. Besides Human Resources, Vikrant has also led roles across Finance & Audit.
With a career spanning L&T, GE Healthcare, Nike, Accenture, HCL, and Harman International, Vikrant has a distinguished track record and is an alumnus of the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune.
Aparna C. Iyer is Wipro’s Chief Financial Officer.
Aparna joined Wipro in 2003 and over the years has held several finance roles, including Internal Audit, Business Finance, Finance Planning and Analysis, Corporate Treasury, and Investor Relations (IR).
Most recently, Aparna was Senior Vice President and CFO of Wipro FullStride Cloud, leading finance operations for one Wipro’s fastest growing global business lines.
Prior to taking over as CFO of Wipro FullStride Cloud, Aparna was the Corporate Treasurer and Head of Investor Relations for Wipro Limited. As a part of that role, she was responsible for building and executing forex risk management framework, investment of surplus cash, working capital management, customer credit risk evaluation, driving capital allocation decisions, managing balance sheet exposure as well as investor and analyst relationships.
As the Head of Treasury & IR, Aparna devised Wipro’s forex strategy, aiding the operating margin performance of the company, and driving improved predictability.
Aparna is a Chartered Accountant (CA) and was a gold medalist of the CA 2002 batch.
Saurabh Govil is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Wipro, and a member of the Management Team. He leads all Wipro’s HR functions, including talent acquisition, talent engagement, and learning and development programs.
Saurabh has been a HR practitioner for over two decades, and has worked with organizations like ITC and GE. Since joining Wipro in May, 2009, he has been instrumental in transforming the organization. His work with people, processes, and organizational structure over the last three years has contributed significantly to Wipro’s growth, improving operations and introducing many new initiatives.
Saurabh is an alumnus of XLRI, Jamshedpur where he completed his master’s in human resources. He is on the advisory board of SHRM India. Saurabh has been a regular speaker at NASSCOM’s HR summit. He also contributes to NHRDN’s journal as an author.
Anurag Behar is the Chief Sustainability Officer of Wipro Limited & Vice-Chancellor, Azim Premji University.
Anurag is a member of the Committee that has developed India’s National Education Policy (2019), the first comprehensive education policy for the country, since 1986. He has been deeply engaged with efforts to improve education in India, for the past seventeen years.
He has been a vocal advocate for the critical importance of public systems, in particular the public education system. His many years in business have given him an insider’s view of both the possibilities and limits of markets. For the past few years, he has also been engaged with environmental and ecological issues. He writes widely, including a fortnightly column for the national newspapers Mint & Hindustan, and other publications.
Anurag has earlier played leadership roles in business. As the CEO of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering, he led the business from being No. 20 in the world to being the No. 1 in 5 years. He has also been responsible for many corporate functions for Wipro including Brand, Quality, and Innovation. He continues to provide oversight to the social and ecological initiatives of the Wipro Group, as its Chief Sustainability Officer. He is a member of Wipro’s Group Executive Council.
Anurag has served on various boards including that of Wipro GE Healthcare Ltd, The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences, and of the TERI University. He serves on many government & sector councils, such as MHRD’s EQUIP, the National Mission on Teachers and Teacher Education, the Government of India implementation committee for the Justice Verma Commission, Karnataka Knowledge Commission, and with the CII’s National Climate Change Council.
He has an MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur, and a BE in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Trichy. Both institutions have honored him with their Distinguished Alumnus award. He was elected as a ‘Young Global Leader’, by the World Economic Forum in 2008. He enjoys long-distance running.
Narayan P S is the Global Head of Sustainability and Social Initiatives at Wipro Ltd. He is also the Managing Trustee at Wipro Foundation, the social initiatives arm of Wipro Ltd. He has been instrumental in the creation of Wipro’s sustainability initiative and has stewarded it since its inception in early 2008. Wipro’s sustainability charter is built on the core principle that business and social purpose must reinforce each other in addressing several key challenges around ecology and the environment, education, and communities.
In addition, Narayan is Visiting Faculty at the Azim Premji University where he teaches ‘Ecology and Development’ in the MA ( Development) program. He is also a Visiting Faculty at Xavier School of Sustainability, Xavier University, Bhubaneswar. Narayan also conducts learning sessions regularly on Sustainability at IIM Bangalore and IIM Indore.
Narayan’s interests center around (i) the broad interplay between Ecology, Economics, and Humanities (ii) the role of the business sector as a change agent in sustainable development (iii) Sustainability in Education, and (iv) Sustainable and Inclusive Cities.
Prior to the current role, Narayan was the Global Head of Information Systems for Wipro’s IT business, when he was chosen as one of CIO’s global 25 Ones to Watch.
A graduate in Electrical Engineering with a post-graduation in Management, Narayan has more than twenty-seven years of cross-disciplinary experience in Business Development, Enterprise Systems, and Corporate Sustainability. He is also involved in sustainability advocacy as a member of several industry forums on sustainability. He is currently the Chairman of the CII-GBC Greenco forum for Bangalore.
