Applications Invited for Community Ecology Program
Organization: Wipro foundation
Apply By: 02 Aug 2022
About the Organization
At Wipro, we think it is critical to engage with the social and ecological challenges facing humanity. We believe that engagement with social issues must be deep, meaningful, and formed on the bedrock of long-term commitment — this is the only way real change can happen on the ground.
We run our social programs on a strong foundation of ethical principles, good governance, and sound management. Our foundational values are embodied in the ‘Spirit of Wipro’ that emphasizes unyielding integrity in every aspect of our work, treating people everywhere fairly and with respect – at the workplace and in communities outside, and demonstrating ecological sensitivity in thought and action.
About the Grant
Under the community ecology initiative, we focus on creating an ecological balance in our proximate communities by taking up projects that have direct tangible benefits to the disadvantaged communities as well as those that have a positive impact on the environment.
Thematic Areas:
Water – Water Conservation & RWH, Watershed Program, Rejuvenation of Common Water Bodies: Canals, Lakes, etc. and WASH Intervention in Low-Income Settlements.
Waste and Pollution Management – Solid Waste Management in Low Income Settlements and Access to Social Benefits for Waste Pickers.
Ecosystem Services – Food and Agroforestry, Afforestation and Biodiversity.
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation – Flood Risk Management, Urban Forests, Coastal Conservation and Landscape Restoration.
Eligibility
- To effectively execute projects in our chosen areas of work, we aim to partner with credible organizations that comply broadly with the below criteria:
- Should be a registered non-profit organization, meeting statutory obligations such as 80G, 12A along with a minimum of 3 years of work experience in the field of ecology
- Should have domain expertise on ecology with a proven track record
- Should comprise a strong committed team with ample field experience
- Should be familiar with the local context with on-ground operations and a strong community presence. The 2022 Community Ecology grants are open for the following locations – Amalner (Jalgaon, Maharashtra), Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi and NCR, Haridwar, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Maheshwaram (South Hyderabad), Mumbai, Pune, Tumakuru (Karnataka) and Vizag.
- The organization and their work are expected to be proximate to Wipro locations to enable easy volunteering engagement
- Should show a willingness to engage with relevant stakeholders to benefit the impacted community.
How to Apply
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