Who we are
Under the virtuous leadership of Smt. Nita M. Ambani, Reliance Foundation was set up in 2010 to provide impetus to various philanthropic initiatives of RIL
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What we do
Rural Transformation, Health, Education, Sports for Development, Women Empowerment, Disaster Management, Arts, Culture & Heritage and Urban Renewal.
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Media
Real-life stories of people whose lives have been touched by Reliance Foundation; Photos, Videos,
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Stories About Our Work
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India
Scholarships by Reliance: Impact study observes multiplier effect
An evaluation of scholarships provided by Reliance through the years, found that beyond immediate individual scholar impact, there has been multiplier effect at a household, organisation and societal level.
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Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan
This farmer doubled his farm income with just one simple change
Jai Narayan Bairwa in Rajasthan had been farming traditional cereal crops for decades but began to reap rich only in the recent years.
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Jhajjhar, Haryana
Facilitating better education opportunities for children
Supporting the dreams of students from humble backgrounds, Reliance Foundation engages in multiple education initiatives.
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Mumbai, Maharashtra
What builds world-class weightlifting talent? Let’s find out
Achinta Sheuli’s performances indicate that he can take the Indian weightlifting to greater heights with continual support.
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Kotma, Madhya Pradesh
Delivering timely health services to the last mile
Reliance Foundation's Mobile Medical Units continue to provide much-needed primary care to vulnerable populations.
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Bargarh district, Odisha
Milk Matters: Enabling women’s agency through better livestock management
Through Reliance Foundation, Basanti found that bit of empowerment, her identity and also found her voice as a person, as an empowered rural Indian woman.
Events and Updates
- AIFF - Reliance Foundation Youth Sports Women Match Officials Workshop starts in Kolkata
- All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS) have joined hands to host a two days’ workshop in Kolkata starting March 24, 2023.
Read more - Reliance Foundation Drishti marks 20 years of vision welfare for vulnerable communities; launches Marathi Braille newspaper
- The holistic vision care programme, Reliance Foundation Drishti, completed two decades of service, marking the milestone with the launch of a Braille newspaper in Marathi.
Read more - ‘Micro Matters’ publication by Reliance Foundation and ORF featured on G20 Think 20 website
- ‘Micro Matters, Using Data for Development in the Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution’ a publication by Reliance Foundation and Observer Research Foundation has been featured on the Think20 (T20) site, the official Engagement Group of the G20 intergovernmental forum.
Read more - Nita M Ambani Launches The Her Circle EveryBODY Project to drive a nationwide body-positivity movement of acceptance and inclusivity
- India’s foremost digital content and networking platform for women, Her Circle, celebrates its 310-million reach on its 2nd anniversary by launching an inclusive initiative.
Read more - Reliance Foundation Development League kicks off with over 50 Clubs from Hero ISL, I-League I&II and State Federation Associations
- The second edition of the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) has kicked-off with over 50 teams competing for national and international honours.
Read more - Key lessons on ‘data for development’ in book launched at Raisina Dialogue
- Micro Matters: Using Data for Development in the Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, a publication by Reliance Foundation and Observer Research Foundation (ORF) on how data is driving social impact at the grassroots, was launched at the Raisina Dialogue 2023.
Read more - Stepping up on Momentum 2022
- Every inspiration has a story behind it and in 2022 we were inspired many times over. We listened, we drew lessons and we took the time to tell the world about what had moved us.
Read more - Reliance Foundation announces major scholarships commitment on Shri Dhirubhai Ambani’s 90th birth anniversary
- On the occasion of the 90th birth anniversary of Shri Dhirubhai Ambani, Founder - Chairman of Reliance Industries Limited, Reliance Foundation announced that it will significantly strengthen its commitment to youth, awarding 50,000 scholarships over the next 10 years for students pursuing higher education in India.
Read more - Spreading cheer among children with the Reliance spirit of ‘We Care’
- ‘December to Remember’, an initiative to bring cheer to underprivileged children across India, saw Reliance volunteers reach out to Anganwadis, schools and underserved communities. In its 10th year now, the initiative imbibes Reliance’s philosophy of ‘We Care’ through volunteering and reached over 8100 children aged 3-12 years in 2022.
Read more - Building Forward Better: RF-UN India roundtable discusses resilient livelihoods and disaster risk reduction
- The need to build forward better, create a strong livelihood system and recognise India’s leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction for the world, during the G20 Presidency were key points highlighted during a multi-stakeholder roundtable on ‘Building Resilient Livelihoods in the face of changing climate and disasters’ on December 14, 2022.
Read more - Fifty inspiring social sector women leaders awarded the WomenLead India Fellowship
- Fifty inspiring women from India’s social sector have been identified for the inaugural WomenLead India Fellowship, a joint initiative by Reliance Foundation and Vital Voices Global Partnership. Driving an ambitious urgent agenda for women’s leadership in India, the Fellowship invests in change makers, social entrepreneurs and social sector leaders, with a support system to meaningfully grow their social initiatives and achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Read more - “Delighted to see so many women representatives in IOA’s Executive Council” - IOC member Smt. Nita Ambani, welcoming Ms. P.T. Usha as the first woman President of IOA
- Smt. Nita M. Ambani, International Olympic Committee (IOC) member from India & Founder Chairperson, Reliance Foundation, today, congratulated Ms. P.T. Usha on becoming the new President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), calling it a testament to the growing inclusivity in Indian sports and how girls and women continue to lead India’s charge towards becoming a global sports nation.
Read more - EdTech-focused Accelerator launched to support foundational learning for children from low-income communities in India
- A consortium of leading non-profit and philanthropic organisations in the education sector in India have launched the ‘EdTech Accelerator’ to support foundational learning of children at-home. This consortium benefits from the expertise and support of founding partners Reliance Foundation and UBS Optimus Foundation with design and implementation by Central Square Foundation, British Asian Trust as Fund Manager and the U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing technical assistance to support the fund design and management.
Read more - Reliance Foundation and Mizoram Football Association join hands to build a competitive pathway for grassroots football in Mizoram
- Reliance Foundation, the CSR arm of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Mizoram Football Association have joined hands to expand, transform and create a complete hyper-local pathway and decentralised approach to grassroots football in the state through Reliance Foundation Young Champs (RFYC) Naupang (Children) League.
Read more - Reliance Foundation Youth Sport’s Football 2022-2023 season will reach out to 33000+ students, with 2400+ teams across schools and colleges set to participate
- This year, Reliance Foundation Youth Sports is collaborating with ISL clubs, state federations, and partners in conducting school and college-level competitions in football with expected participation from over 33,000+ athletes and 2,400+ teams from across the country bringing students #BackonthePitch.
Read more - Closing the gender digital divide: Reliance Foundation, USAID invite grant applications for WomenConnect Challenge India Round Two
- Building on their efforts to narrow the gender digital divide and empower women in India, Reliance Foundation and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), today announced the launch of the WomenConnect Challenge (WCC) India Round Two and are calling for grant applications. Reliance Foundation will provide up to INR 10 crore in grants for up to 10 organisations (up to INR 1 crore for each grantee) to implement innovative solutions over 12-15 months.
Read more - India’s women, digital prowess & green growth power SDG discussions in New York
- Women in India transforming communities with digital technologies could show ways to accelerate progress towards the SDGs said thought leaders here on Friday, at high-level discussions organised by Reliance Foundation, Observer Research Foundation and United Nations in India to complement the 77th UNGA discussions.
Read more - Accelerating development for an inclusive, greener world: High-profile events in UNGA week, New York to discuss India’s experiences
- As the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77) is underway and thought leaders from across sectors gather in New York, Reliance Foundation, the Observer Research Foundation, and the United Nations in India are hosting two events on September 23 to complement the formal proceedings. While the first will be a discussion on ‘Women, Tech, and the SDGs: Reshaping the Pathways to Change’, the second is a high-level discussion that will focus on ‘The G20 Imperative: Green Growth & Development for All’.
Read more - Reliance Foundation and Vital Voices join forces to launch WomenLead India Fellowship to nurture women leaders in the social sector
- Launching today with a nationwide call for applicants, WomenLead India is a 10-month long fellowship programme powered by Reliance Foundation and Vital Voices Global Partnership to strengthen the leadership capacity of female catalysts of social change. The WomenLead India Fellowship aims to be a system of support for women leaders in India who are taking on the world’s greatest challenges
Read more - Reliance industries partners with the Indian Olympic Association for the Olympics, Commonwealth and Asian Games as part of its ambition to make India a global sporting powerhouse
- Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) today announced a long-term partnership that aims to elevate the performances of Indian athletes, support the national sports federations and build the credentials of India as a global sporting nation, with an aspiration to host the Olympic Games in the future. Under this partnership, RIL and IOA will also establish the first-ever India House at Paris Olympics 2024.
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Corona haarega, India jeetega
Our heart beats for every Indian
The entire Reliance family joined forces to strengthen and fuel the nation's fight against COVID-19. With a speedy, multi-pronged approach, Reliance is mobilising on-the-ground efforts working relentlessly to ensure the nation wins the battle against COVID-19.
