Ipsos India CSR Initiatives
Program Saksham 3.0: Transforming Lives of Youth
Organization: Bal Raksha Bharat (Save the Children)
Beneficiaries: 1,350 Children
Geography: Delhi
Program Components:
- Establishes Two Centers of Excellence in South-East, and East Delhi, focusing on:
- Identification of Youth and Adolescents
- Career Counselling and Workshop
- 21st Century Skill Training
- Enrolment in Vocational training, Entrepreneurship Development Program Courses
- Placement and Post Placement Follow-ups
- Home visits and Family Centric Counselling
- Support 1350 households by linking them with social protection schemes.
Promoting Experiential Learning through STEM Labs
Organization: Bal Raksha Bharat (Save the Children)
Beneficiaries: 12,000 Children in 5 Schools
Geography: Mumbai
Increased access to quality secondary education with a focus on hands-on learning by establishing STEM labs in 5 government-aided schools catering to underprivileged children in Mumbai.
Program Components:
- Establish STEM labs for secondary classes to enhance Science and Math learning through practical activities. Labs will have subject-specific tools and be integrated into the curriculum for a comprehensive education approach.
- Train teachers on STEM lab usage to strengthen teaching with practical methodologies, aiding conceptual clarity.
- Provide ongoing support to teachers, addressing concerns and ensuring seamless integration of new practices for sustained success.
Scholarship for Deserving Students at IITM
Organization: Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Beneficiaries: 20 Students
Geography: Chennai
Merit cum Means Scholarship aimed to cover the tuition fees for meritorious B. Tech and Dual Degree students
Program Components:
For the academic year 2024-25, Ipsos provides support with a tuition fee of INR 1 Lakh per semester for 20 meritorious students from the General Category whose annual family income ranges from INR 5 to 8 lakh. These students do not receive any government subsidies and would otherwise have to bear the entire tuition fee independently.
Empowering Students with Disabilities
Organization: Indic AI
Beneficiaries: 50 visually impaired students
Geography: Delhi-NCR
Empowering 50 Students with disabilities for professional skills and 20 students with disabilities for 100% placements through a comprehensive career development and placement program.
Program Components:
Career Counselling: Personalized sessions to explore career options and align them with skills.
Professional Skills Development: 3-5 months of training in Data Science, Coding, Analytics, etc., by experts.
Interview and Resume Prep: Custom support with mock interviews and resume building.
Placement Support: 100% placement to 20 students by July-August 2025, with starting salaries of INR 5 lakhs for management and INR 12 lakhs for engineering students.
Providing Skills to ‘Differently-Abled Individuals’
Organization: Eka Educational and Charitable Trust
Beneficiaries: Aim to empower 44 individuals with diverse abilities.
Geography: Bangalore
Expanding vocational training centre services for individuals with disabilities in Bangalore
Project Components:
Photography Department offers comprehensive training in photography, videography, and content creation for 19 students, utilizing industry-standard software and a professional studio to prepare them for creative careers.
Assistant Teacher Department empowers 25 students with disabilities to become skilled caregivers for children and the elderly, providing them with essential knowledge and confidence to create nurturing environments in various care settings.
Brightening the Lives of Dyslexic and Slow-Learning Students
Organization: Society for Rights of All Women with Disabilities (SFRAWD)
Beneficiaries: 59 Dyslexic and Slow-Learning students (Females)
Geography: Chennai
Provide remedial training and courses to the students of class 6th to 10th standard in Adi Dravidar Welfare Government School in Tamil Nadu to improve their knowledge and academic excellence.
Project Components:
- Materials for the students like books, stationery, etc.
- Salaries for the trainer, admin staff, and a part-time coordinator.
- Refreshments for the students.
