fundação wadhwani
committed to enabling millions to live dignified lives
Sobre
Fundação 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.
Centrado no beneficiário Abordagem
Tratar todos os beneficiários como clientes valiosos, procurando satisfazer as suas necessidades e superar as suas expectativas.
Innovation at Scale
Promova uma cultura de pensamento ambicioso e inovação para criar um impacto generalizado e significativo.
Visão Global
Execução Local
Advance a shared global vision through independent local non-profit organizations that design and deliver initiatives tailored to local priorities.
Collaborative Ecosystem
Colaborar ativamente com o governo, a academia e a indústria para maximizar o impacto e o alcance.
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.
A Fundação amplia as suas capacidades e a profundidade e amplitude do seu impacto através de uma extensa rede de parceiros, incluindo governos, instituições educacionais, empresas, mentores, especialistas da indústria, investidores, ONGs e associações industriais.
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.
Rede Nacional de Empreendedorismo
Independent local implementing organization for entrepreneurship development, entrepreneurial ecosystem development, and AI platform initiatives in India.
Rede de desenvolvimento de habilidades
Independent local implementing organization for workforce skilling, employability and government digital transformation initiatives in India.
Fundação Upskill Network A.C.
Independent local implementing organization for Wadhwani Foundation initiatives in Mexico.
Associação Upskill Network
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:
Students Skilled For Employment
Aspiring Entrepreneurs Inspired
SMB & Startups Supported
Government Officials In India Trained On Digital Transformation
Bioengineering Projects Funded
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.
Conselho de Administração Global
Dr. Romesh Wadhwani
Aditya Ghosh
Dr. Ajay Kela
CP Gurnani
Conselho Consultivo (Global)
Ganesh Krishnan
Portea Medical
Musthafa P.C.
iD Fresh Food
Pramod Bhasin
Conselho de Segurança de Dados da India & ICRIER
Sanjeev Bhikchandani
Vice Presidente Info Edge
Our journey
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Launched the National Innovation Network (NIN) to accelerate translational research, commercialization, and entrepreneurial innovation in India.
Launched hyperlocal ecosystem support model
Iniciamos nossa iniciativa de Capacitação Profissional
- Iniciamos a nossa iniciativa de Transformação Digital do Governamental
- A Fundação expandiu para a Indonésia
Touched base in Latin America
Lançamos a iniciativa ‘Sahayata’ em resposta à crise da Covid-19 para ajudar pequenas e médias empresas e trabalhadores de saúde pública
Lançamos o Centro CSIS Wadhwani para IA e Tecnologias Avançadas
- Na Índia, é criada a Fundação Wadhwani
- Iniciamos nossa iniciativa de Empreendedorismo
Fomos ainda mais para a África Oriental e as Filipinas
Launched Wadhwani Skilling Academy (earlier known as Wadhwani Institute of Technology & Policy) under our Government AI initiative
Launched Wadhwani Innovation Network to to boost research commercialization in India
Demos início à nossa iniciativa de Inovação e Pesquisa
Expandimos nossos programas para o Oriente Médio, Norte da África e África Ocidental
Our journey
A journey across entrepreneurship, skilling, innovation and technology—united by one mission: Creating Jobs. Changing Lives.
