Microsoft CSR And DEI Initiatives

CSR Initiatives

1. Empowering Rural Communities:

   • Project Sangam: This initiative aimed at creating a cloud-hosted, mobile-first community learning platform for skill development and employment opportunities. Collaborations included the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation.

   • Digital Villages: Microsoft has partnered with local NGOs and government bodies to create digital villages, providing digital literacy training and access to digital services.

2. Educational Initiatives:

   • AI Classroom Series: A collaboration with NASSCOM FutureSkills, this initiative aimed at upskilling students and educators in AI.

   • Microsoft Imagine Academy: Provides students with industry-aligned curricula and certifications in technology fields. Partnerships include the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to reach engineering students.

3. Technology for Social Impact:

   • Project Jyoti: In collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), this project aimed at providing digital literacy to underserved communities.

   • Project Shiksha: An initiative to train school teachers on ICT skills, in partnership with various state governments.

4. Healthcare Initiatives:

   • AI for Health: Microsoft has supported several AI-driven healthcare projects in India, including partnerships with organizations like Apollo Hospitals for predictive analytics in cardiac care.

DEI Initiatives

1. Women in Tech:

   • Women in Cloud: Microsoft supports this initiative to create economic access for women entrepreneurs by providing access to cloud technology and resources.

   • DigiGirlz: This program offers high school girls the opportunity to learn about careers in technology, connect with Microsoft employees, and participate in hands-on computer and technology workshops.

2. Inclusive Hiring:

   • Autism Hiring Program: Launched to increase career opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum, including partnerships with local organizations focused on neurodiversity.

3. Empowering Persons with Disabilities:

   • Accessibility Initiatives: Microsoft India has focused on creating accessible technologies and has collaborated with organizations such as the National Association for the Blind (NAB) to support people with disabilities.

4. LGBTQ+ Inclusion:

   • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Microsoft supports various ERGs in India, including GLEAM (Global LGBTQ+ Employees and Allies at Microsoft), which works towards creating a supportive and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ employees.

Major Collaborations and Projects in INDIA

1. Government Partnerships:

   • Digital India Initiative: Collaborated with the Indian government to support the Digital India vision by providing cloud services and AI tools to improve governance and public services.

   • Skill India Mission: Partnered with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to enhance digital skills among the youth.

2. NGO Collaborations:

   • Pratham Books: Partnered to launch StoryWeaver, an open-source digital platform that provides multilingual stories for children.

   • Akshaya Patra Foundation: Supported the organization’s mid-day meal program by using technology to improve supply chain efficiency.

3. Educational Institutions:

   • IIT Partnerships: Collaborated with Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) for research and development in AI and other advanced technologies.

   • Microsoft Academia Accelerator: Engages with leading engineering colleges to enhance the computer science curriculum and drive research.

Microsoft Gender workforce ratio

Sources :

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/inside-microsoft/annual-report#global-strategy,-local-implementation