IIP Reach and Impact
IIP Reach
- 259+ villages connected with internet and solar based solutions
- 127+ schools were digitised to promote education
- 700+ engineering students received scholarship (701 will be female students)
- 150+ women engineers are enrolled for a program who have taken career break
- 40800+ Kgs of Carbon displacement per year
- 810+ free technical courses offered for engineering students
- 30+ schools will undergo STEM training using STEM kit to address climate change and sustainability
- 100+ schools will undergo disaster awareness training
- 514+ future and budding entrepreneurs are trained on BWCN (Building Wifi Community Network)
Quotes and stories - IIP impact:
“Collaboration between IIP and BSNL – Small drops of water can one day make a big ocean” – In collaboration with BSNL and funded by the Internet Society Foundation, IEEE connected 131 disaster-prone villages, later expanding to 165 villages within 3-4 months. IEEE trained 21 BSNL franchisees on entrepreneurship and networking, leading them to market 134 connections, extending the project’s reach. The initiative benefits around 200,000 people, with further expansion expected after the rainy season.
“Combination of teacher and smart class has been helpful in reinforcing and retention of topics. The combination has made the topics EASY and the children enjoy attending smart class and they always wait for their turn” – Headmaster, Middle School, Deoghar, Jharkhand
As the sole provider for her family, this student struggled to balance her education and family needs. Her father, a farmer earning just ₹10,000 per month, found it difficult to cover her college and hostel fees along with her brother’s education. The IEEE & Quest Global scholarship eased this burden, covering her tuition and two months of hostel fees while also offering valuable resources like BPL courses and networking opportunities. Grateful to IEEE India Philanthropy & Quest Global, she now feels empowered to pursue her dreams with renewed hope and confidence. – Student, University College of Engineering, Kariavattom, Kerala
Growing up in a village where girls’ education is often neglected, this student faced pressure to marry young but was determined to pursue her studies. With her father’s support, she managed to attend college in Pune despite financial hardships. Unable to afford a master’s degree, and facing criticism from relatives for her education, she remains committed to proving them wrong. Her dream is not only to complete her education but also to help others in her village who face similar struggles. This scholarship would allow her to break the cycle of poverty and inspire her community by showing what girls can achieve with the right opportunities. – Student from Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology, Pune (Beneficiary of WIE Scholarship)
Raised by her grandparents as an orphan, she understood the value of every penny. The IEEE-WIE Scholarship, funded by Quest Global, became her lifeline, allowing her to complete her engineering course and pursue the future she once dreamed of. Beyond financial support, the scholarship gave her hope, stability, and a path to a brighter future. Her relief and determination reflect a young woman now empowered to change her life. – Student from RNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru (Beneficiary of WIE Scholarship)
In September 2018, GHPS Jodupala in Karnataka faced an uncertain future after a devastating landslide, part of a larger wave of school closures. Led by Headmistress Damayanthi and a team of five teachers, the school stood resilient despite challenges like the displacement of families and lack of students. With support from the Block Education Officer, the school became a relief centre. Hope was reignited through a project offering internet access and modern technology, including a 75-inch smart panel and solar-powered UPS. These efforts transformed GHPS Jodupala into a thriving educational hub, drawing students back and revitalising the community – School of ISF project
In 2006, a career-focused professional working in Kerala embarked on a new chapter after marriage, moved to Dubai with hopes of continuing her IT career. Shortly after securing a position with a local IT firm, she made the difficult decision to resign when she conceived, due to a history of miscarriage that necessitated extra care. Following the birth of her child, she sought ways to re-enter the workforce, but Dubai’s IT market was sluggish, and her husband’s demanding work schedule left limited support for childcare.
Balancing the competing demands of career aspirations and family responsibilities was a challenging adjustment. Though she longed to resume her professional journey, the circumstances led her to become a full-time homemaker.
Now, with a renewed determination and the support of IEEE and Quest Global, she is eager to reintegrate into the workforce. Their guidance has been instrumental in helping her bridge the gap, reigniting her passion for a career in IT, and setting her on a path back to the professional world.
RWEP first batch participant
A PHP developer having over five years of experience, took an 11-year career break to focus on her family. During this time, she dedicated herself to supporting her son, who was born deaf and mute with CHARGE syndrome—a rare genetic disorder affecting multiple areas of the body. Despite the considerable challenges, her son recently achieved a remarkable milestone: he won a national medal in skating and received an award from the Minister of Madhya Pradesh. His accomplishment has been a profound source of inspiration, motivating her to rejoin the technology field.
Now, as a participant in the IEEE Women Returning Program, she is focused on updating and expanding her skillset. With an emphasis on Python, microservices, and Node.js, she is also completing the IBM Full Stack Developer course. This journey is about more than just reentering the workforce; it’s about preparing to make a meaningful impact.
Her long-term goal is to leverage her technical expertise to develop applications and solutions that will empower the deaf and mute community, providing tools for improved communication, education, and daily life. With the support of IEEE and Quest Global, she is determined to turn her vision into a reality, creating technology that bridges gaps and brings lasting change.
RWEP first batch participant
With over 15 years of experience as a project management professional specializing in healthcare and technology, built a reputation as a results-driven, detail-oriented leader known for her contagious enthusiasm. Her entrepreneurial journey began with a passion for innovation, strategic planning, and client satisfaction, which quickly earned her the trust of clients in the UK, Singapore, Malaysia, and Germany.
For the past seven years, she has managed the demands of family life amid her husband’s frequent job relocations, moving across cities and even countries every two years. These frequent relocations required her to put her corporate career and entrepreneurial pursuits on hold, as establishing a local business base became challenging. Nevertheless, she remained connected to the professional community, leveraging her certifications in PMP, CBAP, and NLP.
Now, she is launching a new chapter in her career, moving into coaching with the goal of empowering others to achieve their own career breakthroughs. She is confident that the IEEE Returning Women Engineers Program will provide her with the resources and network needed to enhance her skills and build a successful entrepreneurial path in coaching, where she hopes to inspire others and make a meaningful impact.
RWEP first batch participant