Chennai : In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, IDP Education, a leader in international education services, has made a substantial difference in the lives of 165 young women from economically weaker backgrounds in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, by providing support for quality education and financial aid.
Presently, IDP extends its support to 165 girls through partnerships with two distinguished NGOs: Udayan Care and Foundation for Excellence. This initiative, which originated in Chennai, has subsequently expanded its reach to deserving young females across various locations in Tamil Nadu.
These bright and motivated women scholars who aspire to excel in diverse fields, including STEM, Law, Arts, and Medicine, hail from families with an average annual income of less than INR 80,000.
Through IDP’s ‘Beyond Scholarship’ initiative around 25 members from the company’s Digital Campus team actively engage with these students, providing mentorship, guidance, and coaching. This initiative recognises that education is not only about academic achievement but also about personal growth, resilience, and developing essential life skills for a brighter future.
Through partnerships with these two NGOs, IDP is dedicated to ensuring that young women from Tamil Nadu have equal opportunities to pursue their dreams and unlock their full potential. The program allocated a total of 67 lakhs to both foundations.
IDP’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Tennealle O’Shannessy said that this initiative is dear to her heart as it helps to break down the barriers for young women to access education.
“We are very proud to champion the cause for education for young women in Chennai and beyond. IDP is deeply committed to making a positive contribution to the communities in which we operate. These partnerships align with our values to help empower young women and provide equal opportunity for access to education.
“These partnerships also provide so much more than education and are rewarding for both the participants as well as our IDP employees who are engaged in mentoring these ambitious young women.”
“Participants in the programs are encouraged to give back to their communities through volunteering, including teaching and mentoring younger children, so through our sponsorships whole communities can benefit.”
IDP’s employees from the Digital Campus team in Chennai actively engage with the communities they support, joining approximately 1,000 children in celebrating special events and festivities. These interactions enable meaningful connections and contribute to the holistic development of the children.
