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It is an exciting time to be in the CSR space. With the CSR mandate in the

company law here to stay (many were secretly hoping the Modi government

will review or even repeal Section 135 related to corporate social responsibility), more and more

companies are coming forward to take up social issues that resonate with them. We are observing

that corporates are bringing in the same diligence to CSR projects that they would to their regular

business – whether it is tracking, impact evaluation, or program efficiency. This is precisely why this

CSR clause in the company law makes sense.

The other perspective is the impact of this CSR clause and the available CSR budgets on NGOs. To

be absolutely honest, I had concerns whether this would lead to cut-throat competition in the NGO

space, bringing out the worst from a sector that had mostly experienced shortage of funds. I have

been pleasantly surprised and extremely proud of how most NGOs we know are responding. For

example, we at NIIT Foundation have been invited by other NGOs to execute part of their CSR

projects where NIIT Foundation has distinct specialization. In other instances, NGOs have referred

us to corporates for CSR areas where they themselves might be lacking. We ourselves have been

identifying NGO partners who have expertise in areas we don’t, so we can offer a more complete

solution to the corporates.

Collaboration, not competition, is what makes sense in the CSR space!

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Sapna Moudgil

Director

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Don’t Go It Alone!

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NIIT Foundation (NF) started in 2005 with the mandate to reach the unreached, uncared and unattended for ensuring inclusive development in India. FY2015 was a good year, where NF was able to meet its budgeted goals for impact as well as overall sustainability. We partnered with 15 new customers to implement their CSR projects. NIIT Foundation has a number of programs that positively impact the underserved of the country through various educational interventions. The intent of NF is to better understand the education and employability issues at the grassroots level and build sustainable training intervention models.

ABOUT NIIT FOUNDATION

Vision Mission

We will be global-path-

breakers in employability

training, gainfully

employing at least 2

million under-served

youth every year.

Be Customer Centric —

Students and Employers — be

the preferred choice/

Meet any and every

commitment that we make —

lead by example

Leverage Partnerships — be a

platform for growth for all

including staff

Each one to operate from

Entrepreneurial mind-set —

being innovative in everything

we do

Each one to recognize risk-

taking — celebrate people

who stick their necks out – we

know that path breakers are

treading unknown paths

Actively build Alumni Network — it’s

not about one time push but being a

lifelong friend

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ABOUT PROJECTS

Skill Development Center (SDC): Skill Development Centers are located in urban slums and are

targeted towards making slum youth employable. We provide 4 to 6 months training on personality

development, IT training and service industry which ensures starting level jobs.

District Learning Centers (DLC): DLC is enhancing the employability skills among rural youth. The insufficient skill enhancement opportunities in rural areas are answered by DLCs that cater to rural graduates and post graduates. NGO Accreditation Program (NReach): NGO Accreditation program enables other NGOs to give a structured IT training. 40% of Indian NGOs are involved in IT Training but they often do not have a structured curriculum, courseware or a trained teacher. By entering into partnership with NF, these NGOs can avail not just a structured curriculum, books and training for their instructors but also certification

Hole-in-the-wall Learning Stations: HiWEL facilitates learning for the marginalized children, by providing unconditional and public access to computers through the medium of its Learning Stations. It is an original invention composed of significant innovations in hardware technology, software technology, and cognitive design.

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Vijay: The Unbreakable

When a person really desires something, all the

universe conspires to help that person to realize his

dream” - Paulo Coelho

The phrase could not have been better suited to anyone

but Vijay.Ever since he could remember, Vijay wanted to

learn and grow, but the hardships in his life constantly

pulled him away from his dreams .His father’s

alcoholism hardly allowed for any financial stability.

When the situation became dire, Vijay had to take up an

entry level job at a hotel though his uncle’s reference.

For the first time in his life he felt free; however it could

not last long, “The job seemed to be a challenge for me

as all the communication at my workplace was in

English. Quite often I could not understand the

customer’s requests and I felt so helpless that I decided

to quit my job.”

His friend Sandeep, who was already a student at NIIT

Foundation, motivated him to join the course along with

him and improve his English communication & IT skills.

Having no prior experience of handling computers, the

course proved quite difficult for Vijay initially, but he was

determined not go back to his old job. The Center staff

and the methodical training helped Vijay to learn

computers and English which helped him to not just

regain his lost self-confidence but sustain the same

throughout his life.

So profound was his self-recovery that he decided to

take up his old job. Today, Vijay is independent and is

also helping his father recover.He wants to build his

career in the hotel industry. Good luck to Vijay.

Vijay says, “I felt a lot more

confident as I was able to

understand the English

language much better than

before. My supervisor was

amazed to see an

exponential improvement in

me as the customers praised

and were satisfied with my

service. My will and hard

work proved to be fruitful

when I was promoted as a

customer care executive,

with a salary raise!” the

difference in myself”

M

SUCCESS STORY

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Tata Teleservices Volunteer Program

To encourage the spirit of volunteering and

giving among employees, TATA Teleservices

and NIIT Foundation launched a unique

volunteering program earlier this September.

The goal was to make a meaningful and clear

impact on the under-privileged in and around

various locations Pan India.

Volunteers took out time from their busy

schedules and visited NF centers across India.

They interacted with students and imparted

them Personality Development, English

Communication, Interview Skills, Resume

Writing Skills etc.

SPECIAL MENTION

TTL Volunteers distributing certificates to students at

Pirangut center, Pune

TTL Volunteer motivating students

at the Chennai center

Students doing a role play during

the Volunteering session

Mr. Ravi & Mr. Ram Yadav from TTL

(Noida) taking a session on

personality development at the

Noida center

“We took two hour class about personality development and communication skill for the students at NIIT

Foundation center. Students and staff interacted with us and also cooperated for the session. We would

like to get such opportunities in the future too where we can impact the life of more unemployed students”.

- Nivetha, TATA Teleservices (Chennai)

Volunteer Speak:

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EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS

NReach partner, Azad India Foundation

certified their second batch of 18 girl

students who successfully completed 3

months basic IT course accredited by NIIT

Foundation at Village Chattargach,

Kisangani district, Bihar. These candidates

were brimming with pride after receiving the

certificates.

Placement Drive was organized at our

Career Development Centre at

Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh on 11th

November 2014. 280 students

participated in the drive out of which 53

have been shortlisted.

On 9th September’14 2014, employee

volunteers from Tata Power visited the

schools where Hole-in-the-Wall

Learning Stations are installed and

conducted quiz competition in order to

access the effective usage of the learning

station and its content by the children.

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EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS

On the occasion of Diwali, Alumni Meet

was organized at NIIT Foundation CDC

Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. 28 Alumnis

participated in the event and shared their

experiences with our existing students.

They also answered student’s queries

regarding job, growth and about NIIT

Foundation training.

Special guest Mrs. Gayathri Mohan Head

of CSR team, Steria distributed certificates

to students who completed their Certificate

course in IT Professionals, at Padma

Adarsh Hr Sec School, Vaniyamchavadi,

Chennai. She also explained the value of

certification in NIIT Foundation and details

of our courses offered.

For the occasion of Children’s Day, Cricket

Match was organized involving students of

NIIT Foundation, National Deaf Society and

JIIT at Hisar, Haryana. The youth played

in unison and enjoyed themselves for the

day!

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NIIT Foundation Annual Day

NIIT Foundation celebrated its first Annual Day at India International Center on the 13

September 2014, to unveil the achievements of the foundation as well as to map out the vision

for the journey ahead. The same was encapsulated by Ms Sapna Moudgil, Director of NIIT

Foundation in her effervescent audio-visual presentation at the event.

We had our honorable Chief Guest Mr. Koji Kajiki, Director- Finance, Panasonic India. NIIT

Foundation student’s involvement at every stage of the event was a live testament to their hard

work without any professional help from outside as well as the all-round development that NIIT

Foundation’s students receive.

SPECIAL FOUCS

Clockwise: Mr. Koji Kaji and

Sapna Moudgil with students,

Panasonic students with Mr. Koji

Kaji and Mr. P Rajendran, Mr. Koji

Kaji sharing the Keynote Address,

Mr. Vijay Thadani address the

audience, Protagonist of the Skit

Tulika Mehra, part of NIIT Foundation core team explained, “Valuable aspect is the learning

experience that our students underwent while planning the event. They had to learn how to

coordinate between teams and had to overcome a lot of challenges along the way.”

The students of NIIT Foundation not only hosted the event but also presented an enlightening

skit called ‘Atmavishwas ki Jeet’, celebrating the story of a courageous girl who overcame all

odds to follow her dreams. Three student beneficiaries from our various projects also shared

their experiences at the event. This was followed by distribution of Certificates for Excellence to

the graduating students.

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Corporates, Individuals, NGOs and Funding Agencies can connect with us in varied ways. Please do write to us at Contact@niitfoundation.org to explore

synergies.

NIIT Foundation Facts Non-Profit, Registered in 2004 Society Reg. Number: S/50787 80G: Yes

FCRA: Yes

PARTICIPATE & SUPPORT

Our heartfelt thanks for contributing your money

Every year there are number of donors who sponsor a youth at the NIIT Foundation Center. By

doing so, they offer education, counseling, and job opportunities to a youth in need. They leave

a lasting impression on a youth and directly help them transform their life and the life of their

family – making the future of India a bit brighter than before.

If you would like to donate or volunteer your time, skills and efforts to our organization or to any

of our specific programs, then NIIT Foundation would be very privileged to offer a platform to

you. We are looking for skills in diverse areas that would help us grow our programs and

achieve our goals.

Please visit our website and register now: www.niitfoundation.org

NIIT Foundation (NF) is a not-for-profit education society that makes critical interventions towards upgrading the skill base and employability of the marginalized youth in urban slums and rural areas. We are actively seeking partnerships with like-minded corporate aligning their CSR goals to our organizational mission.

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CORPORATE PARTNER PROJECTS SUPPORTED

Cipla Hole-in-the-wall LS

Chemical Terminal Trombay Ltd. Hole-in-the-wall LS

Atlas Corporation NReach IT Basics Program

Jindal Stainless Ltd. Career Development Centre

Tata Steel Ltd. Skill Centres

Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. Career Development Centres

PERFORMANCE AREAS FY 2015 TOTAL

No. of Beneficiaries

11898

Percentage of girl students

38

Percentage of placed students

85

No. of NGO partners

175

No. of industry partners

Over 250

Volunteer hours

16078

No. of centers

22

New CSR Partnerships

NEWS & UPDATES

Impact

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Hole-in-the-wall Learning Stations

Skill Centers including NDLM centers

NReach Program

Tata Power Hindustan Coca- Cola

Beverages AMDOCS India

Tata Chemicals

NASSCOM Foundation

Teach for India

Cipla Foundation

Tata Tele services

Magic Bus Foundation

SONY Group

Steria Foundation

Wadhwani Foundation

ACC Cement

TCS

Nirankari Foundation

ATC India

Wipro

Atlas

World Vision

Aga Khan Foundation

Jindal Stainless Ltd

AMDOCS India

Panasonic India

Intel

Tata Housing

Parijat Industries

Tata Steel

EXL Services

Everest Foundation

We are grateful to all the organizations that supported us in FY15. Given below is

a partial list.

DONOR ORGANISATIONS

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Financials

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Begumpur : Basti Vikas Kendra, Behind Begumpur Bus-stop, Delhi -110017;

Paharaganj: 9329/1, Gali No.7, Multani Dhandha, Paharaganj- 110055, Gurgaon : S-

37/8, 9, First Floor, S Block, DLF Phase -3, Gurgaon- 122002 , Madanpur Khadar: H.

No 317, Chauhan Mohalla, Manshukh Singh Marg, Near Global Academy School,

Madanpur Khadar, New Delhi – 76 Noida: Sec -51,Hoshiyarpur,Near Shivalik Hospital ,

Noida -201301; Civil Lines: No. 2 Raj Niwas Marg, near Shah Auditorium, Civil Lines,

New Delhi; Ghaziabad: Gram Niyojan Kendra, Adhyatmik Nagar, Opp. IMS Engg.

College. Dasna, Ghaziabad ;Nizamuddin: MCP School, Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti,

Delhi-110013. ;Brahmpuri : C-185/36, 1st Floor, Above MTS Office, Main Brahmpuri

Road Delhi -110053; Ashok Nagar: B-52, (OLD) No 267, B Block, Near Peeli Kothi,

New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi-110096;Chennai : 21, Mettu Street Kazhipattur, OMR

Road, Chennai -603103 ;Sansailo: Sansailo Tata Colony, In front of Play Ground,

Sansailo, Dist.- Jajpur -755018; Khurda: c/o N4-345, I.R.C. village, Nayapalli,

Bhubaneswar-751015 ; Ameenpur: 16-107/8/6/2 Plot No. 7/b, icrisat colony, phase #2,

near icisat colony watertank beeramguda, Ameenpur Medak - 502032; Pirangut: C/o

Mr. Sanjay Patil, House No. 2016, Trimurti Complex, Pirangut -Lavale Road, Taluka

Mulshi, Dist.Pune-411042 ; Bidadi: Gangadharaiah S/o Lt. Subedar Lingappa, Dr.No

650, Nalli gudde road,Opp to Karnataka Bank, Bidadi, Hobali, Ramanagara -562109;

Chhindwara DLC: NIIT District Learning Center, near FCI warehouse Seoni road,

Chhindwara - 480002, Barkuhi DLC: Barkuhi old VTC building, near SBI Barkuhi,

Madhya Pradesh- 480447; Ambala: Parijat Urja Chakra Village- Fategarh, Tehsil-

Naraingarh, District- Ambala, Haryana- 132104; Pune: Flat No. 01A, 1st Floor, H No.

257A, Hadapsar, Pune- 411028 ;Manatira: Tata Steel skill Development Center , Near

Jagannath Temple,Po: Manatira ; Gobarghati: Gobarghati Tata Colony, Goberghati,

Kalinga Nagar, Dist.- Jajpur -755026 ;Gopalpur: Above Bajpayee Bajaj, Near Octroi

Gate, Main Road, Khodasingi, Berhampur , Ganjam - 760010 ; Duburi : Near Hero

Show room, Duburi Chowk, Kalinga Nagar, Dist- Jajpur- 755026

Contact us at:

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