Cognizant Foundation India

Cognizant Foundation is an expression of the deep sense of commitment to the society on the part of the management and associates of Cognizant Technology Solutions.

About

Cognizant Foundation was established to spearhead CSR initiatives in Cognizant in India and is based in Chennai. Cognizant Foundation is an expression Read more of the deep sense of commitment to the society on the part of the management and associates of Cognizant. Cognizant Foundation's objective is to be a model social organization that enables and facilitates the underprivileged sections of the Indian society to access quality Education, Healthcare and Livelihood opportunities.

At Cognizant, it is firmly believed that corporate actions play a very important role in creating a climate of positive opinion and that giving back to the Society is not only imperative to the company’s growth, but also an earnest reflection of the values it stands for. This belief is what led to the establishment of Cognizant Foundation, as one of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arms. Cognizant Foundation was set up as an independent corporate entity in March 2005. It is headed by an eminent Board of Directors with experience in public and corporate affairs. Focus areas -

* Empowering persons with disabilities
* Promoting holistic child development
* Fostering gender equality

Geographical Coverage

Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Delhi
Kerala
Maharashtra
Odisha
Telangana

Impact

Impact made in FY 2023-24
Lives impacted by Sight4All 4,18,361
Lives impacted by Care4All 93,479
Lives impacted by Support4All 2,777
Lives impacted by Excellence4All 1,826
Lives impacted by Tech4All 6,826

Programs

  • Health4All

    Description

    Cognizant Foundation collaborates with credible not-for-profit organisations to reduce inequity in access to high-quality healthcare.

    * Sight4All - Cognizant Foundation supports a number of programmes ranging from screening of newborns and community eye screening programmes for children and adults to equipment support for hospitals.

    * Care4All - Advancing care for mother and child. Under Care4All, Cognizant Foundation focuses on improving health outcomes for mothers and newborns through community-based interventions and awareness programmes to reduce infant and maternal mortality, and infant disability.

    * Support4All - Improving care for the underserved According to the WHO, an estimated 16% of the global population has a significant disability. Consequently,they are more likely to have poorer health and experience greater challenges on a day-to-day basis. Under Support4All, Cognizant Foundation focuses on improving overall health and everyday functioning of persons with disabilities, especially children and those with mental illnesses.

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  • Future4All

    Description

    Through Future4All, Cognizant Foundation supports programmes that are aimed at uplifting individuals from underserved sections of society by improving access to higher education, promoting digital and STEM learning, and facilitating skilling and vocational training in domains relevant in the modern world.

    STEAM4All-Cognizant Foundation has partnered with reputed organisations to develop programmes that focus on capacity building of educators, enhancing digital literacy, creating accessible STEAM learning resources and more.

    Excellence4All - Cognizant Foundation’s Excellence4All programme provides scholarships to deserving candidates in NAAC-accredited colleges across the country.Tech4All- Relevant training is provided to persons with disabilities and women from economically weaker backgrounds to promote inclusion and help them build a successful career in IT/ITeS.

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Annual Reports

In the News

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Persons with mental illnesses do well with family support, says expert
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Bright Future partners with Cognizant Foundation’s Tech4All program to ensure sustainable livelihoods for young women of marginalized communities in Pune
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Clinicians must pay attention to disease prevention, says Soumya Swaminathan
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Haemodialysis machines inaugurated in Vellore
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Over the years 123,800 infants and children screened across six states: Rajashree Natarajan, CEO, Cognizant Foundation
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Cognizant Foundation Fights Childhood Blindness in India
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CSR arm of IT major Cognizant launches Tech4All, to skill persons with disabilities for tech careers
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Maharashtra joins hands with Cognizant Foundation to set up 100-bed Covid care facility in Pune
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Adyar Cancer Institute gets new equipment
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Cognizant commits $250 mn to global corporate social responsibility
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Missed Call Do, Kahaani Suno': Bengaluru publishing house
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Cognizant Foundation, United Way support Covid-19 relief measures
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Cognizant pledges a $10-million commitment in global fight against the Covid-19 pandemic

Location

  • Headquarters

    Cognizant Foundation 5/535, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Okkiyam, Thoraipakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Contact

  • Email ID

    cognizantfoundation@cognizant.com

Point of Contact

  • Email ID

    cognizantfoundation@cognizant.com