Hexaware Technologies, an AI-first digital and IT services company, has partnered with Ashoka Innovators for the Public (India), a non-profit organisation, as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative to provide grant support to two social entrepreneurs.
The fellowship stipends will enable selected Fellows in India to dedicate their time to developing and scaling sustainable solutions aimed at driving long-term social change.
Fellowship supports social innovation
Ashoka identifies social entrepreneurs through a rigorous selection process that assesses the originality of their ideas, entrepreneurial capabilities and potential to address systemic challenges.
The Fellowship provides selected Fellows with leadership development, strategic guidance, peer learning opportunities and access to a global network of social entrepreneurs and collaborators.
CSR focus on community impact
“At Hexaware, we believe businesses have a role to play in contributing to society beyond technology and operations,” said Hexaware, Vice President & Head – CSR, Ramya Kannan.
“Through our CSR initiatives, we support efforts that create opportunities and help strengthen communities. Our partnership with Ashoka allows us to stand behind social entrepreneurs who are working to build solutions that benefit people and society,” she said.
Ashoka strengthens changemaker network
“The Ashoka Fellowship provides leaders with the freedom, network, and strategic support they need to scale their ideas and create lasting change. Along with these Ashoka Fellows, we hope to strengthen a new generation of changemakers working to build an ‘Everyone a Changemaker’ world,” said Ashoka Innovators for the Public, India, Leader, Shruti Nair.
The partnership combines Hexaware’s focus on responsible business practices with Ashoka’s experience in advancing social innovation and supporting entrepreneurs working on systemic social challenges.