Pune Social Work
Yardi’s commitment to Pune
Driving Change in the Vastis
Yardi, with 45 offices worldwide, has its largest branch in Pune, India—a city deeply connected to the company’s roots through its founder, Anant Yardi. Pune, a metropolitan hub of over seven million people, faces significant challenges, with nearly 40% of its residents living in slums, locally known as vastis.
Recognizing this need, Yardi’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) unit in Pune launched the Yardi Vasti Vikas Prakalp (YVVP) in 2014, translating to the "Yardi Urban Community Development Program." This initiative drives impactful change by supporting six core programs aimed at reducing hardships and increasing opportunities for vasti residents. In addition to its programs, YVVP collaborates with numerous Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to further its mission.
Our people
The team behind the mission
The CSR team, comprising over 60 professionals from diverse fields such as social work and public health, leads Yardi’s initiatives. They directly impact over 350 vastis, working closely with residents, local government bodies like the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), and partner NGOs to ensure sustainable, long-term change.
60+
full-time employees
350
vastis supported
60+
full-time employees
350
vastis supported
The Work
Reducing hardship and increasing opportunity
The CSR team leads innovative work in six focus areas, each with multiple projects.
Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
Enhancing sanitation and community involvement for better hygiene and cleanliness
Health
Supporting nutrition, reproductive health, and child development through education
Education
Re-enrolling dropouts, empowering parents, and equipping students with life skills for everyday challenges
Vocational Training
Providing vocational training and financial support to help youth and women secure jobs or start businesses
Youth Development Program
Empowering youth through interactive sessions on critical thinking, democracy, and gender justice, while training them as community leaders
Vasti Sahbhag Prakalp
Training NGO partners to assist vulnerable households and connecting residents to Yardi’s programs
Our approach
01
Undertake initiatives at the grassroots level
02
Seek vasti residents’ engagement and ownership to ensure sustainability in interventions
03
Work in collaboration with local government - Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)
04
Build long-term partnerships with local non-profits, aka Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs)
NGO Projects
Partnering for greater impact
Yardi collaborates with a network of NGOs to amplify its reach and effectiveness.
Get involved
Join us in transforming lives
Yardi’s CSR efforts in Pune are a testament to the power of collaboration and community engagement. Together, we can create a brighter, healthier, and more equitable future for vasti residents.