Demonstrated Capacities and CommitmentThe program supports individuals or teams who have already demonstrated certain capacities. They must also show serious commitment to the social/ education sector. This is assessed through their past involvements and associations. These must usually include at least two to three years of full-time engagement with education and/or allied developmental issues.
Clear Organizational Objectives
The program aims to facilitate the development of stable educational CSOs. These are envisaged to create long-term engagements in school education. Thus, we have clear organization building expectations from the individuals and teams we support.
Engagement with Class/School Issues
We recognize that issues outside schools and classrooms (such as those related to community, nutrition and health, etc.) are important for effective education. However, we want to foster the development of effective educational NGOs, which can have systemic impact. For this, the founding team must be willing and able to engage directly with children and teachers, and within-class/school issues. These include a wide range of curricular and pedagogic aspects.
Focused Approach
Education requires some degree of specialized knowledge. Effective educational NGOs are often willing to go deeper into a few educational domains and disciplines. This may be seen in contrast to generalists who attempt to address all educational issues or play the role of mediators. An example of the latter may include providing readymade content available to a set of schools.
Supportive Teams
For organizations to develop and sustain over the long run, it is important to build a team of individuals with allied sensibilities and interests. These may be along the axes of geographies, educational domains, and social groups and demographics. The founders should also be able to provide constructive feedback to each other and complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses.
Nature of Support
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.
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.
