Amazon is making significant strides in community engagement, positively impacting over 7.8 million lives across India. Through partnerships with more than 160 non-profits, Amazon has implemented over 20 impactful programs and 170 projects nationwide, underscoring its commitment to driving social change.
Key initiatives include Amazon Future Engineer, which aims to bridge the digital divide by providing computer science education to underserved youth. Complemented by scholarship programs, Amazon ensures that financial barriers do not impede access to quality education.In disaster response, Amazon demonstrates agility by pre-positioning relief materials to provide rapid assistance to affected communities within 72 hours of a disaster, showcasing its commitment to supporting communities in times of need.
Moreover, Amazon invests in health, hygiene, and entrepreneurship, particularly focusing on empowering women and individuals with disabilities. From setting up sanitary napkin production units to supporting small businesses, Amazon fosters inclusive economic growth and sustainability.Manish Tiwary, Vice President and Country Manager for Amazon India, highlights the company’s dedication to community welfare, emphasizing, “At Amazon, our success is fundamentally linked to the well-being of the communities we serve.”
