Radha Goenka, Director, RPG Foundation, talks about living up to the brand mission of touching lives and spreading joy, driving cross-company collaborations and how diverse partner capabilities come together to create a coherent strategy for long-term value creation.
We address pressing needs of underserved communities
We leverage expertise of donor organizations and innovate
We partner with the government to achieve impact at scale
Our long-term commitment of building equitable opportunities
Our long-term commitment is to build more equitable opportunities for underserved communities. We leverage the connections of our donor organizations and galvanize impact at scale.
Using the right technology to drive and scale initiatives
The pandemic accelerated technology adoption far beyond our imagination. This has had a far-reaching impact in the education sector, deepening our reach and allowing for a higher level of customization.
Education
Pehlay Akshar Foundation empowers children with English literacy and develops a learning mindset
Heritage
Heritage Project revives lesser known and forgotten heritage sites, practices and influences, enabling unique experiences
Employability
Swayam Health initiative provides professional healthcare treatment to women and youth of underserved communities
Community Development
Fever clinics, in the form of portable cabins provide healthcare to people living in the rural areas of Maharashtra
The impact of our four programme pillars
Our work is anchored in four main areas – education, employability, heritage revival and community development – and ultimately, ties in closely with our vision of addressing the needs of often overlooked sections of society.
Key learnings from driving cross company alignment
Our network of funders represent diverse sectors – this means, we are able to go the extra mile and deepen our impact because we have access of various types of resources whether it is infrastructure, technological or manufacturing.
How corporate purpose addresses social needs
A sense of purpose around how we want to look beyond profitability and impact society has ushered in accountability and funding. It has also attracted talent and enriched organizational culture.
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RPG Foundation drives innovative solutions for India’s social problems
Disclaimer:
CEAT, KEC International, Zensar, RPG Life Sciences, Raychem RPG and Harrisons Malayalam are part of RPG Group’s donor network
