Case Studies
17 February 2009
Satyam, Corporate Partners
Satyam is a leading global business and information technology company, delivering consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing solutions to clients in over 20 industries.
Satyam has set up a foundation that works to support and strengthen the vulnerable and underprivileged sections in urban areas. Hoping to transform the quality of life through technology and volunteerism.
Satyam Foundation has been working closely with Deep Griha since the end of 2006 when they got involved in the Deep Griha Integrated Service for HIV and AIDS (DISHA) programme. Along with Deep Griha they are one of the partners in the ‘Wake Up Pune’ campaign and have taken an active role in many of the WUP events such as a candlelight vigil to show solidarity for people living with HIV and The Global AIDS Action Week as well as providing HIV information at local Mall events.
Pune is fast developing into a cosmopolitan and fashionable city, with a large increase of jobs in the corporate sector. The individuals growing up in the slums are becoming further marginalized as the gap between rich and poor widens and they do not have access to the opportunities provided by these developments. Both Deep Griha and Satyam Foundation are working to bridge the divide and empower the marginalized so they too can take advantage of these job opportunities. One of the ways Satyam Foundation has made a considerable difference has been by setting up a vocational IT course at Deep Griha for people living in the slums, providing 35 computers and volunteers to facilitate the course. It is only through their generous giving of time and resources that over 150 students have graduated from the computer course, over 75% of these getting jobs in good firms.
In addition, as part of the ‘Wake Up Pune’ campaign Satyam Foundation has organised a workshop entitled 'Positive Living- Sharing Workshop' for the PLHIV (people Living with HIV) throughout Pune city. It included sessions on Role of Exercise and Role of Nutrition on Health, Role of Medication and Role of Mental Health, by eminent doctors and a session on the HIV Bill by experts in the field. 56 PLHIV participated in the workshop; there was positive feedback and requests for further workshops in the future.
The volunteers have expressed that this is a great opportunity for staff to educate themselves, interact with people from all walks of life and give back to their local community.
Satyam has set up a foundation that works to support and strengthen the vulnerable and underprivileged sections in urban areas. Hoping to transform the quality of life through technology and volunteerism.
Satyam Foundation has been working closely with Deep Griha since the end of 2006 when they got involved in the Deep Griha Integrated Service for HIV and AIDS (DISHA) programme. Along with Deep Griha they are one of the partners in the ‘Wake Up Pune’ campaign and have taken an active role in many of the WUP events such as a candlelight vigil to show solidarity for people living with HIV and The Global AIDS Action Week as well as providing HIV information at local Mall events.
Pune is fast developing into a cosmopolitan and fashionable city, with a large increase of jobs in the corporate sector. The individuals growing up in the slums are becoming further marginalized as the gap between rich and poor widens and they do not have access to the opportunities provided by these developments. Both Deep Griha and Satyam Foundation are working to bridge the divide and empower the marginalized so they too can take advantage of these job opportunities. One of the ways Satyam Foundation has made a considerable difference has been by setting up a vocational IT course at Deep Griha for people living in the slums, providing 35 computers and volunteers to facilitate the course. It is only through their generous giving of time and resources that over 150 students have graduated from the computer course, over 75% of these getting jobs in good firms.
In addition, as part of the ‘Wake Up Pune’ campaign Satyam Foundation has organised a workshop entitled 'Positive Living- Sharing Workshop' for the PLHIV (people Living with HIV) throughout Pune city. It included sessions on Role of Exercise and Role of Nutrition on Health, Role of Medication and Role of Mental Health, by eminent doctors and a session on the HIV Bill by experts in the field. 56 PLHIV participated in the workshop; there was positive feedback and requests for further workshops in the future.
The volunteers have expressed that this is a great opportunity for staff to educate themselves, interact with people from all walks of life and give back to their local community.
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