1. The Royal Bank of Scotland The Royal Bank of Scotland Foundation India nominated for The Times Of India Social Impact Award. WHY? Presented by Mohammad Azhar MBA-RM
2. …………….. RBFSI is the social activities wing of the bank in India. RBSFI has been involved in livelihood and MFI programme since 2006. it started as the ABN Amro Foundation. State/Union territories----------------Maharashtra Primary Activity--------------------Microenterprises RBSFI’s goal---------------------------------------------- Introduction Equip the underserved Communities with capacity buildings Tools-thus enabling them to produce and Market quality goods And services
3. ………….. Agriculture and Extension Services Cooperatives/Producer Owned Companies Building livelihood capacity (SHG training, etc.) Technology Innovation and skill upgradation Marketing & Distribution, Other Livelihood Activities Other Activities
4. Number of person benefited from the Primary Activity in each of the last 3 years……… Persons Benifited…….
5. In India, the RBSFI’s Livelihood projects are aimed at strengthening communities income generating abilities through………………… A- Training them to better manage their assets. For example via farming or eco-tourism, and stimulating improved market linkages and get better prices for their produce. RBSFI’s presently have 15 projects across 11 states, reaching more than 63,000 poor women. Cont……… Supporting potential entrepreneurs…
6. B- Building capability to support enterprise. RBSFI’s Technical Assistance Program in India focused on building robust and creditworthy microfinance institutions in the underserved regions of the country. Working in partnership with MicroSave, an International Microfinance consultancy RBS provided 12-18 month of support to nascent MFIs. The programmed has worked with 36 MFIs across 13 states of India, increasing the reach of microfinance to more than 100,000 additional poor families. Technical Assistance Programme…..
7. A- An Eco-tourism Project in Sunderbans, West Bengal. B- Carbon Trading initiatives – it is working to indulge villagers in Maleghat region of Maharashtra in carbon trading initiatives like tree plantation and afforestation. Along with that, helping local villagers in Maharashtra’s Melghat region develop a 2,500 hectare area for forestation for the purpose of carbon sequestration and trading. Livelihood Supported Programme… RBSFI’s projects……..
8. RBSFI is committed to enhance employee engagement by involving our employees in Community Investment Initiatives. RBSFI enable employees to give back to society and the foundation strives to make this possible. Employee Engagement through ‘Community Investment Programmes’ such as Community Cashback, Give As You Earn and Global Employee Recognition Scheme. The Foundation offer a range of meaningful voulanteering and fundraising opportunities and grants under its Employee Engagement programme. Employee Engagement….
9. 1- Supporting Potential Entrepreneurs 2- Livelihoods Support Program: With, ACCESS, Asha Handicrafts Association, BASIX, Council of Professional Social Workers, Gram Utthan, WOTR- Madhya Pradesh and Evangelical Social Action Forum. 3- Employee Engagement Program 4- Right use of CSR for development…..showing in the below table:- cont…… RBSFI nominated because of …….
13. Stakeholders………. NGO’s MFIs Disha Social Organization ASHA Handicraft Satpada Foundation CPSW SWECHA GOONJ CAF PAHAL Grameen Sahara Bazaari Global Finance ltd. CASHPHOR BASIX ESAF Cont…
14. Developmental Organization Local Govt. organization and Incubators C-DOT NEWS WOTR The Melghat Tiger Reserve Rathambore National Park The Sunderbans ACCESS SA-DHAN
15. Contact RBS Foundation Head Mr.N Sunil Kumar Contact MoumitaSen Sharma, Head – Microfinance and Sustainable Development, RBS India www.rbs.in/India/Links/Micro-Fina/index.htm www.rbs.com/about-rbs/g2/supporting-our communities.ashx www.rbs.com/about-rbs/g2/community-investment.ashx www.rbs.com/about-rbs/g2/community-investment/supporting-enterprise.ashx www.microfinancefocus.com/news/tag/rbs-foundation-india/ www.ruppeetimes.com/news/personal_loan/rbs_to_indulge_more_in_csr_activities_in_india_4442.html timessocialawards.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/organisation_details/9785324.cms www.rbs.com/downloads/pdf/mih/rbs_foundation_india_annual_review_08-09.pdf For more Information....
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