Donate to charity like this man who gave away 1850 crores

70 years of change

How do we inspire people to donate to charity? Have you heard about Dr.Vyakarnam Sastry?

He is the man who managed to donate his Infosys shares—worth 1850Cr—to the company’s employee welfare board! Last week, we spent a day with this feisty 75-year-old and listened to his stories. 

During the post-independence conflicts, his family had to flee from their village in Andhra Pradesh. Growing up, he had to walk 3 kilometers just to catch a bus to school. His situation was tough but learning was important to him.

Over time, he completed his bachelors, masters, and PhD. in technology. He worked with several tech giants such as Infosys, and even went on to join their boards. But above all, Dr. Sastry wanted to stay connected to his beginnings. So he decided to get more involved in giving back and urging others to donate to charity.

Today he is the Secretary of Senior Citizens Bangalore, an organization run entirely by seniors. They are committed to improving the lives of youngsters from impoverished backgrounds through education and empowerment. We hope this has inspired you to donate to charity through the numerous programs available on our site.
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