Cognizant Foundation is one of the channels of Cognizant's Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives in India. The Foundation works to better the lives of the backward sections of society in the areas of healthcare, education and livelihood. At Cognizant, we firmly believe that corporate actions play a very important role in creating a climate of positive opinion and that giving back to the society is not only imperative to the company's growth but also an earnest reflection of the values it stands for. This belief is what led to the establishment of the Cognizant Foundation to improve, guide and inspire the lives of under-privileged people. Since its inception in 2005, the Foundation has impacted the lives of more than 3.5 million people across India.