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Centum Foundation, is a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860

Centum Foundation is a Social Impact Organization enabling positive change in society. Established in 2005 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, the foundation is duly recognized with FCRA approval and an 80G certificate, symbolizing its integrity and commitment to impactful societal contributions. Our vision encapsulates a society where individuals live with dignity and prosperity, driving us towards creating a long-term sustainable impact for 1 million people by 2028 through strategic partnerships and collaborations. With a mission deeply rooted in fostering economic inclusion for marginalized communities, Centum Foundation actively bridges the rural-urban divide. Its initiatives are designed to be scalable and replicable, ensuring a broad and lasting impact. The foundation's focused approach spans Employment-linked Skill Development, Livelihood, and Education; aiming to strengthen communities across India and pave the way for a more inclusive and prosperous future. With a portfolio of over 80 CSR projects, Centum Foundation has partnered with leading organizations including Mahindra & Mahindra, Siemens, Godrej, Krishna Maruti, Mirae Asset, Accenture, Cognizant, UNICEF, HCL Foundation, Yes Foundation, UNDP, IRCTC, Mahanagar Gas Limited and many others, to drive significant and meaningful change. The foundation has empowered over 300,000 beneficiaries across India, with a special emphasis on women and vulnerable groups, through education, skilling, upskilling, and support for livelihood opportunities. The foundation has garnered recognition for its profound impact, evidenced by numerous prestigious awards such as the Brandon Hall Group Gold Award for 'Best Advance in Social Impact Innovation', 'Best Advance in Diversity & Inclusion Innovation', 'Best Initiative for Philanthropy and Corporate Giving', as well as the Global CSR Excellence Award for 'Community Development Program' and 'Women Empowerment Program.'

26/05/2026

𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁.

For over two decades, Centum Foundation has been working to bridge this gap through skill development, education, and employability initiatives that create measurable impact across communities.

Today, our reach spans:
• 𝟱𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱
• 𝟯𝟬𝟬+ 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝟮𝟱+ 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
• 𝟱𝟬+ 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝟭𝟱+ 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀
• 𝟰,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱

Built with industry, driven by outcomes, and powered by purpose — we remain committed to creating pathways that enable individuals to build stronger futures for themselves and their families.

1 million lives by 2028 — not just a goal, but a promise.

22/04/2026

Last week, Centum Foundation hosted the 𝗖𝗦𝗥 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 in Bangalore, with CSR leaders across industries, built around the theme: 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟰.𝟬: 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

The evening featured a fireside chat with 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗶, one of India's first women Army officers and a leader with over two decades at Infosys Foundation, who spoke on how technological advancement can expand opportunity rather than deepen the divide and what it will take for CSR to move from philanthropy to a genuine strategic lever.

The roundtable that followed surfaced some important ground realities. Employers need to be part of the solution, not just the destination. Internet access is no longer the barrier it once was, but opportunity still is. And as AI reshapes the job market, the urgency to skill meaningfully and ethically has never been greater.

Through it all, one point of agreement: none of this works without people. The mentor in a tier-2 town. The trainer who shows up consistently. The human presence that technology cannot replace.

Because skilling that leads to real opportunity requires the whole ecosystem to move together.

20/04/2026

𝟱𝟬+ 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
The 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 as part of the 𝗞𝗮𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, in collaboration with Mahindra Group, recently concluded with a 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 at the State Staff Training & Research Centre, Lucknow.

The program equips young women with essential workplace skills and the confidence to step into new opportunities, empowering them to start new journeys with purpose.

Because empowerment goes beyond learning—it enables individuals to move forward with confidence and opportunity.

16/04/2026

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀
Celebrating the 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 of a cohort of 120 trained candidates at Khawa Rani Ji, Jamwa Ramgarh, Jaipur, Rajasthan, under the 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗿 – 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 through 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, supported by Mahindra Farm Equipment.

Equipped with hands-on tractor training, these beneficiaries are now better prepared to access sustainable livelihood opportunities in the agriculture sector.

A proud moment as this batch steps forward from learning to livelihood, ready for new opportunities ahead.

15/04/2026

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴
A recent cohort marked its successful completion with a 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 for the 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 under the Sonata IT Skilling Program, in collaboration with Sonata Software, at Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.

Over 60 learners have successfully completed the program, building capabilities in data analysis, interpretation, and problem-solving—skills that are increasingly critical in today’s digital economy.

Aligned with evolving industry requirements, the initiative continues to strengthen workforce readiness and expand access to sustainable career opportunities for aspiring youth.

14/04/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
Celebrating the successful completion of a recent cohort with a 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 for the 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝟯𝟲𝟱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 under the 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗜𝗧 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, in collaboration with Sonata Software, at Akshaya Institute of Technology, Tumkur.

70+ learners have completed their training journey, equipped with in-demand digital skills and the confidence to step into the workforce. The initiative continues to open meaningful career pathways for aspiring youth.

As these learners transition from training to opportunity, the focus remains on enhancing employability and creating sustainable impact through technology-led skilling.

13/04/2026

𝟭𝟱𝟬+ 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
The 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻, under the 𝗞𝗮𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 in collaboration with Mahindra Group, recently concluded with a certification ceremony at the Government Women’s Polytechnic, Lucknow.

These women are now equipped with essential workplace skills and the confidence to pursue new opportunities, marking a significant milestone in their career journeys.

Empowering women through 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵.

09/04/2026

𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
As part of the 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗿 – 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, supported by Mahindra Powerol, learners at the Ghaziabad centre engaged in a chart-based learning activity designed to reinforce technical concepts through visual expression.

By illustrating key elements from engine repair and assembly line operations, participants demonstrated growing subject clarity, communication, and job-readiness – all critical for careers in the automotive sector.

With 500+ learners currently enrolled across Barabanki and Ghaziabad, the programme continues to build structured, employment-oriented skill development aligned with industry needs.

08/04/2026

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
As part of 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗿 – 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, in collaboration with Mahindra Powerol, a plantation drive was conducted at a college campus at Barabanki to mark Mahindra Volunteering Day.

The activity encouraged learners and volunteers to reflect on the importance of environmental responsibility alongside skill development — reinforcing the idea that employability and sustainability go hand in hand in building resilient communities.

07/04/2026

A certification ceremony marked the successful completion of a recent batch in Dibrugarh, Assam under the 𝗬𝗘𝗦 – 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 Project, supported by YES FOUNDATION.
320 candidates were trained across 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 (𝗚𝗗𝗔) and 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 (𝗠𝗣𝗔) roles, with 80% successfully placed—reflecting strong industry alignment and employability outcomes.

The event was graced by Rituparna Baruah and Sujan Das, from YES BANK Dibrugarh, along with Rekhit Lawaniya and Pallabi Saikia from Centum, with strong participation from employers, stakeholders and parents.

During the ceremony, over 37% of the cohort received job offer letters, marking their transition into the workforce.

Candidates also showcased their practical skills through live demonstrations — including medical equipment handling, a community health check-up camp, theatrical performances, and a mocktail-making presentation.

Address

266, Okhla Phase 3 Rd, Okhla Phase III, Okhla Industrial Estate
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110020

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Monday	9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 6:30pm
Thursday	9am - 6:30pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+911145881111

Website

https://www.centumfoundation.in/

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