Facebook, N/Core to empower women entrepreneurs with its CSR initiative

Facebook Pragati will award four grants of up to Rs 50 lakh for each non-profit to scale their work

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The non-profits selected for Facebook Pragati initiative will get access to mentorship by an N/Core Partner

Peerzada Abrar Bengaluru
Facebook India on Wednesday announced a call for applications for its CSR (corporate social responsibility) initiative, Facebook Pragati - powered by N/Core (The/Nudge Centre for Social Innovation). The initiative will incubate and accelerate, early-stage women-led non-profits that are working in the areas of women entrepreneurship, and to drive awareness and adoption of technology among women in India. Facebook Pragati will award four grants of up to Rs 50 lakh for each non-profit to scale their work.

“The relative number of businesses in India run by women entrepreneurs is still very low. We are committed to helping women entrepreneurs succeed through greater access to digital platforms, funds and mentorship,” said Ajit Mohan, vice president and managing director, Facebook India. “Our CSR

First Published: Mar 11 2020 | 8:06 PM IST

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