Synergie

Synergie is a CSR implementation organisation that has been running corporate social responsibility projects in India since 2009. Rather than advising from a distance, it directly implements grassroots projects nationwide, staffed by social practitioners and supported by in-house technology tools built for project management and monitoring. Companies come to Synergie as their CSR implementation partner; Synergie takes the initiative from design through on-ground delivery and reporting.

Major Area of work

• Education: projects range from scholarships to online classes and school infrastructure upgrades.
• Skills: Synergie runs NSDC-certified training centres for vocational and employability training.
• Health: It works on public health interventions including tuberculosis and vector-borne disease programmes.
• Road safety: it delivers advocacy, workshops and NSDC-certified training for both commercial drivers and students.
• Environment: it focuses on sustainable practices, resource conservation and biodiversity.

Synergie reports reaching 2.2 million beneficiaries, working with 2,000 schools and colleges, across 30 cities and with 250 partners. Its footprint spans large cities and remote villages.

Major Initiatives and Programmes

• Impact Assessment Vertical: Conducts Community Needs Assessments and impact studies across India to guide CSR project design.
• WASH and Public Health Partnerships: Water, sanitation, and health projects, including a Ministry of Health recognised public private partnership model.
• Tech for Good Platform: An in-house system that tracks CSR project implementation and gives corporate partners real time updates, alongside scholarship and learning management systems.
• NSDC Skilling Programs: Certified vocational training programs run in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation.

Impact

Synergie states it has directly impacted over 40 lakh (4 million) individuals, working with more than 100 corporate partners across 500 plus districts in India. Its own site cites a broader reach of over 22 lakh beneficiaries across 2,000 schools and colleges in 30 cities through its various CSR verticals.

Leadership

• Indrani Maitra, Founder
• Saurabh Verma, Co-Founder Director

Synergie suits people who want to work at the intersection of the corporate and social sectors, translating company CSR budgets into implemented, on ground projects. The organisation offers exposure to a wide range of sectors, from education and health to road safety and environment, along with hands on use of its own tech platforms for tracking impact. It appeals to people who want to work with an established CSR implementation agency with 15 plus years of experience, a nationwide footprint, and direct relationships with corporate funders.