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  "id": 14621038,
  "title": "Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation Launch Multi-Year Partnership",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/reliance-foundation-and-the-estee-lauder-companies-charitable",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T05:02:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/corporate-gallery/reliance-foundation-and-the-este-lauder-companies-charitable-foundation-launch-multi-year-partnership"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation have joined forces to launch a multi-year partnership aimed at empowering one million girls and young women in India. The initiative targets individuals aged 14 to 20, both in rural and urban areas, focusing on enhancing life skills and confidence-building. The partnership will commence in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, with potential expansion to other regions in the future.\n\nThe program seeks to bolster digital and financial literacy among young women, providing them with knowledge about educational courses, trainings, and livelihood opportunities. This will enable them to make informed decisions about their future paths. Speaking about the partnership, Isha Ambani, Director of Reliance Foundation, expressed her belief that every girl should have the confidence to dream big and the courage to lead. She emphasized that through this collaboration, both organizations aim to equip one million girls and young women with the resilience needed to fulfill their aspirations and realize their full potential.\n\nStéphane de La Faverie, President and CEO of The Estée Lauder Companies and President of The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation, highlighted their commitment to providing more opportunities for girls and young women in India. He noted that the Estée Lauder Companies, founded by a pioneering woman entrepreneur, now boasts more than 80% women in its global workforce. The company recognizes the significant impact that educated, empowered women can have on society and is eager to support their growth and development.\n\nThis partnership brings together two organizations with a shared dedication to advancing women's progress. Given India's burgeoning economy, the program arrives at a critical juncture where increasing women's workforce participation can drive substantial change. Reliance Foundation has been actively promoting women's and girls' empowerment since 2010, through initiatives focusing on education, sports, and livelihoods. The new collaboration also aligns with The Estée Lauder Companies' long-standing philanthropic efforts in India, dating back more than two decades, which have supported women's and girls' health, education, and entrepreneurial ventures.\n\nDeveloped jointly by Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation, the program will concentrate on several key areas. Life skills training will focus on building confidence, self-esteem, decision-making, and leadership abilities, while also preparing young women to navigate everyday challenges. Digital and financial literacy will equip these individuals with the knowledge and confidence to utilize digital tools and financial services securely and effectively. The program will also empower girls to make informed choices about their lives, taking into account social and cultural influences on their safety, mobility, education, and employment opportunities. Additionally, girls will gain information about various future pathways, including education, livelihoods, employment, and entrepreneurship.\n\nTo ensure the program's success, Girl Effect will provide expertise in developing the curriculum and learning materials. The two-year initiative will offer both in-person and digital training sessions, along with capacity-building exercises, in collaboration with numerous grassroots implementation partners. Together, Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation aim to accelerate progress, opportunity, and empowerment for women and girls in India.",
  "summary": "Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Estée Lauder Companies, have announced the launch of a multi-year partnership that aims to empower one million girls and young women across India. The programme is designed for girls and young women from 14 to 20 years of age, across both rural and urban communities with focus on building life…",
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