Who we are
HCLFoundation (HCLF) was established in 2011 as the corporate social responsibility arm of HCLTech in India. It is a value-driven, not-for-profit organization that thrives in contributing toward national and international development goals, impacting the lives of people and communities through long-term sustainable programs. The foundation aims to alleviate poverty and achieve inclusive growth and development through a life cycle-based integrated community development approach, with thematic focus on education, health, livelihoods & skilling, environment and disaster risk reduction & response. Child protective strategies, inclusion, and gender transformative approaches remain central in all initiatives of the HCLFoundation, thus ensuring comprehensive development.
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Impact
Our Vision
To be the source code for sustainable socio-economic and environmental development.
Our mission
We nurture clean, green and healthy communities where everyone is empowered and equipped to reach their full potential in partnership with our employees, communities and stakeholders, while promoting volunteerism and establishing international standards of strategic planning, implementation and measuring impact.
The 10 commandments of CSR
Clarity | Choice | Catalyze | Co-create | Comprehensive | Continuous | Compassion | Convergence | Credibility | Capital (Human, Developmental, Environmental)
Our investment imperatives
- Early Childhood Care & Development
- Education
- Health
- Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
- Skill Development & Livelihoods
- Environment
- Disaster Risk Reduction & Response
- Gender & Inclusion
Our contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our programs & initiatives
Enriching rural Lives.
Building resilient grassroot communities through an integrated rural development model
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Celebrating and scaling powerful models of change
Transforming rural india through a financial grant to accelerate environmental improvement, holistic healthcare provisioning and equitable access to quality education.
Breaking patterns of urban poverty.
Increasing access to quality services, entitlements and economic assets, Uday is raising the quality of life for the vulnerable urban poor, through an integrated, inclusive community development approach.
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Driving pride and public ownership of cities.
An innovative initiative encouraging all citizens to clean their city, through intensive behaviour change campaigns and technological solutions.
Greening our earth
Conserving, restoring and enhancing indigenous environmental systems through sustained engagement of local communities, Harit is our urgent response to climate change
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Transforming outcomes through play
Promoting excellence and holistic development through a high-quality and inclusive sporting experience for marginalised children and youth
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Bolstering the artisanal economy
Strengthening the handicrafts values chain, my E-haat is uplifting artisans and creating a digital marketplace.
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Our employees ‘give back’.
A robust employee volunteering & payroll-giving program, this initiative enables employees to not only donate financially, but also meaningfully contribute their time and skills in community service to drive change.
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Enrich: Enable: Engage
A global digital platform, the academy offers quality training and an enhanced learning experience for development sector professionals and others for further contribution to national building goals.
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Enriching rural Lives.
Building resilient grassroot communities through an integrated rural development model
Learn more
Celebrating and scaling powerful models of change
Transforming rural india through a financial grant to accelerate environmental improvement, holistic healthcare provisioning and equitable access to quality education.
Breaking patterns of urban poverty.
Increasing access to quality services, entitlements and economic assets, Uday is raising the quality of life for the vulnerable urban poor, through an integrated, inclusive community development approach.
Learn more
Driving pride and public ownership of cities.
An innovative initiative encouraging all citizens to clean their city, through intensive behaviour change campaigns and technological solutions.
Greening our earth
Conserving, restoring and enhancing indigenous environmental systems through sustained engagement of local communities, Harit is our urgent response to climate change
Learn more
Transforming outcomes through play
Promoting excellence and holistic development through a high-quality and inclusive sporting experience for marginalised children and youth
Learn more
Bolstering the artisanal economy
Strengthening the handicrafts values chain, my E-haat is uplifting artisans and creating a digital marketplace.
Learn more
Our employees ‘give back’.
A robust employee volunteering & payroll-giving program, this initiative enables employees to not only donate financially, but also meaningfully contribute their time and skills in community service to drive change.
Learn more
Enrich: Enable: Engage
A global digital platform, the academy offers quality training and an enhanced learning experience for development sector professionals and others for further contribution to national building goals.
Learn moreAwards and recognition
National CSR Awards
Category: National Priority Area (Slum Area Development)
Recognised for impactful interventions in urban communities for advancing inclusive development at scale.
National Water Awards
Category: Best Industry for CSR
Recognised for scalable and innovative CSR-led water conservation initiatives across rural and urban geographies.
Ganga Utsav Recognition
Acknowledged for sustained contributions to Clean Ganga Fund catchment rejuvenation in partnership with NMCG, supporting national river conservation efforts.
Kayakalp Award
Honoured for strengthening infrastructure in government schools across Gautam Buddha Nagar and Hardoi under the Operation Kayakalp programme.
Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Felicitation
Acknowledged for contributions towards TB elimination under the Swasth Nari – Sashakt Parivar initiative.
Best Water Conservation Award
Awarded for sustained and high-impact water conservation interventions across Tamil Nadu.
Best Commercial Award
HCLTech Grant-supported impact film – ‘Building India from its Roots, recognised for compelling storytelling on grassroots development.
Recognition for Rural Development Impact
Acknowledged for sustained rural development outcomes under the Samuday programme.
Special CSR Excellence in Healthcare Award
Recognised for strengthening healthcare access and outcomes through targeted CSR interventions under Uday.
Best CSR Film for Artisan Empowerment
Awarded for showcasing the impact of artisan-focused initiatives through powerful visual storytelling.
ASSOCHAM CSR & Sustainability Awards
Category: Excellence in Water Conservation & Climate Change Mitigation (Runner-Up)
Recognised for integrated approaches to water conservation and climate resilience.
CSR Times Award
Category: Environment
Recognised for environmental sustainability initiatives delivering long-term ecological impact.
Hurun India Impact 50 Ranking – #2
Ranked #2 for driving meaningful and sustainable impact through large-scale, purpose-led initiatives.
Featured News
National T20 Cricket Tournament for People with Visual Impairment
The National T20 Cricket Tournament for People Living with Visual Impairment unfolded as a celebration of competitive cricket.
First edition of Harit Summit held
Harit successfully hosted the first-ever Harit Summit 2026 in Delhi-NCR.
Board of Directors, HCLTech visit Samuday sites in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh
HCLTech Board of Directors spent time with local communities, witnessing HCLFoundation’s rural development work, under Samuday Programme.
5th Edition of Yuva Mela Held
On the occasion of National Youth Day, the 5th edition of Yuva Mela 2026 was held at Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi, bringing together young achievers, thought leaders, educators, and institutions from across the country.
Third Edition of My E-Haat Conclave held
Themed ‘Woven Stories: The Looms of Legacy’, the Conclave brought key stakeholders from across the handicraft and handloom ecosystem to celebrate, deliberate, and collaborate on shaping a sustainable and vibrant future for India’s artisans.
Collaborated with PCI to strengthen India’s Para-Sports Ecosystem
HCLFoundation, through Sports for Change, collaborated with the Paralympic Committee of India to equip elite para-athletes with high-performance gear and scholarships, enabling training excellence and supporting their journey to national and global platforms.