Collaborators for Impact
Funding Collaborators
| Internet Society Foundation (ISF) | ISF funding has deployed internet in 239+ disaster prone villages (first connection in schools) in partnership with BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited), Railnet and Kerala Vision. More than 50% of the schools in these villages are facilitated with digital classrooms to promote the use of the internet benefitting 15,000 + children and more than 2.5 Lakh villagers. The project has also covered BWCN (Building WiFi Community Network) through IEEE BLP to train more than 500 village level technicians who will support in deploying and repairing the internet especially during disaster situations. |
| Quest Global | Funding from Quest Global is supporting 402 female students across 114 colleges in three states through WIE scholarship in 2023-24 and is going to support 301 female students in the year 2024-25. More than 150 women who have taken career break due to personal and professional reasons are being supported through the Returning Women Engineers Program. |
| Vertiv | Vertiv is funding an initiative designed by group of senior and experienced technologists from Industry and academic institutions working on Regional Center of Expertise for Industrial Electronics (IRCoE). |
| Narain Hingorani | Funding from Dr. Narain Hingorani is supporting 12 students for PES India Scholarship for three years (2024 till 2026), travel support for students and entrepreneurs for IEEE Smart Village Symposium 2024 and for PES India awards in the year 2024 and 2025. |
| MOOG | Funding to digitization of four schools in and around Bangalore for the year 2018 |
| Timken Foundation of Canton | Funding to digitise 40 schools in and around Jharkhand in the year 2020 |
Stakeholders in Success:
- BSNL – Connecting India
- Schneider Electric
- Railtel
- Kerala Vihedpur)
- sion Broadband
- Kudumbashree, GOK
- IEEE India Council, Sections, Sub-Sections, Societies and Student branches of IEEE
- Department of School Education and Literacy, Government Of Karnataka
- Department of State Education Research and Training, GOK
- Department of Industrial Training and Employment
- Rotary Club (JamsChrist University
- Vellore Institute of Technology
- General Education Department, Government Of Kerala
- Radintech India
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
Ways to Give
Different ways to donate
- Online donation from individual donors (This will be made available in future)
- Donation from organisations within India (Please write to contact-iip@ieee.org / a.vittal@ieee.org for more information)
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IEEE India philanthropy (IIP) supports the IEEE core purpose of fostering technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. The vision of IIP is to be a leader in transforming lives through the power of technology and education and the mission of IIP is to inspire the engaged community and leverage the generosity of donors to enable IEEE India philanthropy programs that enhance technology access, literacy, and education, and engage the IEEE professional community.
The five pillars of the IEEE India Philanthropy include Illuminate, Educate, Engage, Energize and Future. IIP is committed to designing India specific initiatives to address the problems of marginalised communities through the power of technology and power.
Brief information of the initiatives
Illuminate: Possibility of technology to address Global problems
| Logo | Name of the Program | Brief information |
| IEEE Smart Village | EEE Smart Village (ISV) provides seed-funding to carefully selected community enterprising organisations based upon a credible business plan that will impact a significant number of people with electricity,technology education and jobs. In the process the entrepreneurs solve the social issues of the unreached communities. For more information please visit https://smartvillage.ieee.org/ | |
| IEEE SIGHT | IEEE Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT) is a global network of groups consisting of IEEE members and volunteers who identify and address local problems by applying their technical skills and partnering with their local communities. For more information please visit https://sight.ieee.org/ | |
| EPICS in IEEE | EPICS in IEEE is to empower university students to work along with technical professionals and communities around the world to enhance their practical engineering skills and knowledge through service-learning experiences. For more information please visit https://epics.ieee.org/ | |
| IEEE MOVE Outreach, India | The goal of IEEE MOVE Outreach, India is to reach every disaster location in India through Disaster awareness, STEM education related to climate change and promote sustainability, Technology innovations to reduce the severity of damage after disaster and provide technology support through MOVE vehicle for first responders to ensure communication, power, rescue and information services. For more information please visit https://ieeemove.in/ and https://move.ieee.org/ (for MOVE Global Program) |
Educate: Next generation of innovators and engineers
| IEEE Power and Energy Scholarship Plus Program | An initiative of IEEE and Power and Energy Society (PES) of IEEE India to encourage students to pursue the Electrical engineering and technology profession to address declining professionals in the Power and Electrical sector. For more information please visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yLV-am_jKu8cA7JcZvxeUjub1hWVyay8/view?usp=sharing | |
| IEEE REACH | IEEE REACH provides pre-university teachers with free, open educational resources that situate science, technology, and engineering in their social and humanistic contexts. The program is interdisciplinary, and while designed for Social Studies teachers and meeting the C3 Framework standards, it also meets the Next Generation Science Standards, and the Standards for Technology and Engineering Literacy as defined by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA). For more information please refer https://reach.ieee.org/ |
Engage - Broaden appreciation for technology’s value and importance
| IEEE History Center | The IEEE History Center is a not-for-profit organisation which relies on your support to preserve, research, and promote the legacy of electrical engineering and computing. For more information please visit https://www.ieee.org/about/history-center/ | |
| IEEE Life Members | Leading the way and giving back. IEEE Life Membership is an official recognition of a strong and sustained commitment to IEEE. Life members get together with their peers, participate in educational excursions, work together to mentor students, and improve their communities. For more information please visit https://life.ieee.org/ |
Energize - Innovation by celebrating technological excellence
| IEEE Eta Kappa Nu | IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN), the honor society of IEEE, promotes excellence in the profession and in education with ideals of Scholarship, Character and Attitude. For more information please visit https://hkn.ieee.org/ | |
| IEEE Awards | The IEEE Awards Board (AB) administers the highest medals, awards, and recognitions presented by IEEE. Through its Awards Program, IEEE advances the interests of its members and other engineers by recognizing major contributions in relevant fields for the benefit of society. For more information please visit https://corporate-awards.ieee.org/ |
Future - Shapes the destiny of future generations beyond our lifetime
| IEEE Women in Engineering | IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is a global network of IEEE members and volunteers dedicated to promoting women engineers and scientists and inspiring girls around the world to follow their academic interests in a career in engineering and science. The mission is to connect, support, and inspire women and girls worldwide, and facilitate their recruitment and retention in STEM fields, fostering technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. For more information please visit https://wie.ieee.org/ |
IEEE India specific initiatives - Impacting Indian Communities
| Disaster Resilience Project | Transforming the Lives of the rural communities through the power of the internet, especially in disaster prone villages across India. As part of the project the internet is deployed in the disaster prone village and the first internet connectivity is provided to the government school to promote education along with deployment of digital classrooms and solar based UPS. The project also trains local entrepreneurs so that they are able to increase their income and also deploy or repair the internet in less time during the disaster situation. In total, the project is impacting Disaster resilience, Education, Digitization, Entrepreneurship and Rural community development. For more information please visit | |
| WIE India Scholarship | ||
| WIE India Returning Women Engineers Program (RWEP) | ||
| Electrification and digitisation of schools and primary health centres |