Our key focus is to promote inclusion through impactful programmes that enable individuals and communities lead better lives

With our core expertise in technology, we wish to leverage the power of digital technology to amplify and scale the impact of our programmes

To promote inclusion, we work with some of the most underserved communities including children, women and persons with disabilities

We deeply mourn the passing of our Director Mr Keshav Desiraju. He was a beacon of tireless commitment and dedication, guiding the Foundation’s work in healthcare and COVID-19 relief till his last breath. His rich vision, insights shared, and work will continue to inspire us. May his soul rest in peace.

Promoting Women and Child Health

A story of the transformation of old practices and traditional methods through awareness and advocacy.

Capacity building in school education

“You have given me a new direction and connected me to my students.”

Mrs S. Anuradha, Bio-Science teacher

Yearbook

Yearbook 2020/21

Check out Cognizant Foundation’s journey last year through the Yearbook 2020/21.

COVID-19 UPDATE

Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

Oxygenated beds, protective gear, critical medical equipment to strengthen health systems and other continued efforts.

Skilling persons with disabilities

“I feel confident now, and I’m able to financially support my family.”

Manohar
Trainee, Cheshire Disability Trust

Areas Of Work

Our programmes are designed and implemented with a core focus on inclusion. We believe that inclusion does not mean exclusion; inclusion for us is promoting equity and enabling participation of people who are disadvantaged by enabling opportunities and access to resources.

Our Interventions have a strong focus on child and women welfare, gender equality, prevention of disability and supporting persons with disability and our interventions are primarily in the thematic areas of Healthcare, Education and Livelihood

HEALTHCARE

On a mission to bring quality healthcare services within reach

Preventing Avoidable Blindness

10 States
Promoting Women And Child Health

7 States
Capacity Building in Healthcare

6 States

EDUCATION

On a mission to enable equal access to quality education

Scholarships For Higher Education

PAN India
Capacity Building In School Education

8 States
Promoting Vocational Technical Education

7 States

LIVELIHOOD

On a mission to skill the underserved

Skilling Underserved Youth

7 States
Skilling Persons With Disabilities

4 States
Skilling Women

4 States

"We plan to champion initiatives powered by digital technologies that advance inclusion for equitable opportunities."

- Rajesh Nambiar, Chairman, Cognizant Foundation & Chairman & Managing Director, Cognizant India

"The Board has identified “inclusion” and “tech-as-an-enabler” as key anchors for the Foundation’s programmes."

- K. Balaji, Director, Cognizant Foundation

"Cognizant Foundation’s work is growing and we are able to expand the scope of our interventions even within our identified priority areas."

- Keshav Desiraju, IAS (Retd.), Director, Cognizant Foundation

"The Foundation went all out to combat the pandemic at all centers where Cognizant operated."

- N. R. Krishnan, IAS (Retd.), Director, Cognizant Foundation

"Technology can serve as a great equaliser when made available to underserved sections in society."

- Dr. Nandini Rangaswamy, Director, Cognizant Foundation

"We aim to leverage our expertise and collaborate with key stakeholders to create ecosystem-level solutions."

- Ramaseshan, Director, Cognizant Foundation & Chief Financial Officer, Cognizant India

Our Journey

Cognizant Foundation was established with the vision to better the lives of economically and socially backward sections of society and improve the opportunities available to them. Over the past 16 years, our programmes have focused on delivering quality solutions to bring about a significant change in the lives of children, women and persons with disabilities.