yayasan wadhwani

committed to enabling millions to live dignified lives

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Yayasan Wadhwani

Wadhwani Foundation is the global philanthropic brand representing the work of Wadhwani Charitable Foundation (WCF) and Wadhwani Operating Foundation (WOF). 

Founded by Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, it is united by a mission to accelerate economic development in emerging economies by creating large-scale, family-sustaining jobs. 

Through WCF and WOF, independent local non-profit organizations receive funding and strategic support to design and deliver high-impact programs in entrepreneurship, workforce skilling, artificial intelligence, innovation, and social good across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. 

WCF advances research, innovation, entrepreneurship, workforce skilling, and social good through philanthropic grantmaking. WOF sponsors and supports high-impact programs delivered by independent local non-profit organizations. 

Across the countries where these programs are delivered, independent local organizations—including the National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN) and Skills Development Network (SDN) in India, Upskill Network Foundation A.C. in Mexico, Upskill Network Association in Brazil, Yayasan Wahana Dharmavan Negeri in Indonesia, and Upskill Development Foundation Inc. in the Philippines—design, implement, and operate programs that respond to local priorities while remaining independently responsible for their governance, operational decisions, and program outcomes. 

Together, these organizations work toward a common mission of accelerating economic development through job creation and sustainable livelihoods. 

Pendekatan yang berpusat pada penerima manfaat

Perlakukan semua penerima manfaat sebagai klien yang berharga, berusahalah untuk memenuhi kebutuhan mereka dan melampaui harapan mereka.

Innovation at Scale

Menumbuhkan budaya pemikiran ambisius dan inovasi untuk menciptakan dampak yang luas dan bermakna.

Bervisi Global Bertindak Lokal

Advance a shared global vision through independent local non-profit organizations that design and deliver initiatives tailored to local priorities.

Collaborative Ecosystem

Berkolaborasi secara aktif dengan pemerintah, akademisi, dan industri untuk memaksimalkan dampak dan jangkauan.

our approach

“The best way to celebrate success is by giving back through high-impact philanthropy based on a long-term strategic commitment of ideas, energy, time and money that can change the face of India and other emerging economies.”

The Foundation supports a network of independent local non-profit organizations that design and deliver high-impact initiatives in partnership with governments, educational institutions, corporates, mentors, industry experts, investors, NGOs, and industry associations. Together, these collaborations accelerate innovation, strengthen local ecosystems, and expand sustainable economic opportunity. 

Programs are supported by our own cutting-edge AI-powered platform Wadhwani GenieAI that enables personalized learning, access to an expert network, and other resources from across the world. 

Yayasan kami memperluas kemampuan dan kedalaman serta keluasan dampaknya melalui jaringan mitra yang luas, termasuk pemerintah, lembaga pendidikan, perusahaan, mentor, pakar industri, investor, LSM, dan asosiasi industri.

Our partners

Trusted Partners in Growth and Success

We collaborate with a global network of independent local non-profit organizations that design and deliver high-impact initiatives aligned with local priorities and our shared mission.

Jaringan Kewirausahaan Nasional

Independent local implementing organization for entrepreneurship development, entrepreneurial ecosystem development, and AI platform initiatives in India.

Jaringan Pengembangan Keterampilan

Independent local implementing organization for workforce skilling, employability and government digital transformation initiatives in India.

Yayasan Jaringan Peningkatan Keterampilan A.C.

Independent local implementing organization for Wadhwani Foundation initiatives in Mexico.

Asosiasi Jaringan Peningkatan Keterampilan

Independent local implementing organization for Wadhwani Foundation initiatives in Brazil.

Yayasan Wahana Dharmavan Negeri

Independent local implementing organization for Wadhwani Foundation initiatives in Indonesia.

Upskill Development Foundation Inc.

Independent local implementing organization for Wadhwani Foundation initiatives in the Philippines.

Our Global Impact

In the last five years, the Foundation’s direct impact through engagement and support includes:

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Students Skilled For Employment

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Aspiring Entrepreneurs Inspired

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SMB & Startups Supported

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Government Officials In India Trained On Digital Transformation

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Bioengineering Projects Funded

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Bioengineering Projects Commercialized

How We Operate

Wadhwani Foundation advances its mission through a global philanthropic model that combines strategic funding with locally led implementation. Wadhwani Charitable Foundation and Wadhwani Operating Foundation support the mission through grantmaking, initiative sponsorship, and philanthropic funding, while independent local implementation organizations design and deliver initiatives aligned with local priorities. Each organization remains independently governed and accountable for its operations and outcomes.

Dewan Direksi Global

Romesh Wadhwani, seorang pria tua dengan rambut putih dan ekspresi yang lembut, mengenakan kemeja kotak-kotak berwarna biru muda, berpose dengan latar belakang putih.

Dr. Romesh Wadhwani

Pendiri dan Ketua

Aditya Ghosh

Salah satu pendiri Akasa Air
Seorang pria senior berkacamata tersenyum penuh percaya diri ke arah kamera, mengenakan pakaian kasual berwarna putih dan biru dengan kancing kancing di kerah baju, dengan latar belakang yang terang.

Dr. Ajay Kela

CEO dan Anggota Dewan

CP Gurnani

Salah satu pendiri dan Wakil Ketua AIonOS

Dewan Penasihat

Potret Ganesha Krishnan, seorang pria botak dengan ekspresi percaya diri dan mudah didekati, mengenakan kemeja biru dan blazer gelap dengan latar belakang yang terang.

Ganesh Krishnan

Ketua, Portea Medical
Seorang pria profesional yang penuh percaya diri bernama Musthafa P.C. dengan senyum yang manis, mengenakan setelan jas berwarna gelap dan kemeja putih, berpose dengan latar belakang putih.

Musthafa P.C.

CEO dan Co-founder, iD Fresh Food
Seorang pria yang ceria, Pramod Bhasin, berkacamata dan berkumis, mengenakan kemeja putih, dengan latar belakang polos.

Pramod Bhasin

Ketua, Dewan Keamanan Data India & ICRIER
Seorang pria yang penuh percaya diri dalam pakaian profesional dengan sedikit senyum, mengingatkan kita pada Sanjeev Bhikchandani.

Sanjeev Bhikchandani

Pendiri dan Wakil Ketua Eksekutif, Info Edge

Our journey

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Launched the National Innovation Network (NIN) to accelerate translational research, commercialization, and entrepreneurial innovation in India.

2026

Launched hyperlocal ecosystem support model

2025

Memulai inisiatif Kecakapan Kerja kami

2011
  • Memulai inisiatif Transformasi Digital Pemerintahan kami
  • Memperluas Yayasan ke Indonesia
2014

Touched base in Latin America

2017

Meluncurkan inisiatif ‘Sahayata’ sebagai respons terhadap krisis Covid-19 untuk membantu Usaha Kecil dan Menengah serta petugas Kesehatan Masyarakat

2020

Meluncurkan Pusat AI dan Teknologi Canggih CSIS Wadhwani

2023
  • Meluncurkan Wadhwani Foundation di India
  • Memulai inisiatif Kewirausahaan kami
2002

Beroperasi lebih jauh ke Afrika Timur dan Filipina

2016

Launched Wadhwani Skilling Academy (earlier known as Wadhwani Institute of Technology & Policy) under our Government AI initiative

2021

Launched Wadhwani Innovation Network to to boost research commercialization in India

2024

Memulai inisiatif Inovasi & Riset kami

2012

Memperluas jangkauan lebih jauh ke MENA dan Afrika Barat

2018

Our journey

A journey across entrepreneurship, skilling, innovation and technology—united by one mission: Creating Jobs. Changing Lives.