Vodafone has collected more than INR10 million to facilitate education of over 47,000 out-of-school girls through Giving Championships campaign run by the Vodafone Foundation. Over 12,000 Vodafone India employees along with their families and friends participated to raise funds for 8 weeks for NGO partner Educate Girls to enable young girls (6–14 years) in Ajmer, Bundi and Rajsamand districts in Rajasthan to go back to school for one academic year.
The Giving Championships bolster the “World of Difference” (WOD) programme in India, a flagship initiative run by the Vodafone Foundation globally. In its third season in India, the WOD programme had 33 highly skilled Vodafone employees, identified after a rigorous selection process, working with 29 NGOs for a period of 8 weeks to address women-related issues in India. WOD taps into the skills, expertise and passion of employees and enables them to take time out from their regular jobs and work for a charity of their choice. The employees continue to receive their salary and all related benefits from Vodafone India throughout the WOD Programme.
Highlighting the programme’s success, Rohit Adya, Director - External Affairs, Vodafone India, said, "This year, the Giving Championships in just over a month has achieved strong numbers. Vodafone’s robust network of 454 exclusive retail stores also raised funds and created awareness about girl child education through the sale of special school-themed ZooZoo and Zumi merchandise. I am pleased that, through our combined efforts, we were able to successfully raise a record amount."
Vodafone is committed to contributing to society with a strong belief that what is good for society is also good for business. Through its Foundation which focusses primarily on Women Empowerment, the Giving Championships will enable girls to access education for one year. Vodafone wishes all the girls a successful life ahead.
