Building a Better World
Bringing meaningful change in the world is the core philosophy of the Villoo Poonawalla Foundation. We believe true transformation comes from nurturing the roots of society - quality education, affordable healthcare, and complete inclusivity.
About Us
Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla founded the Villoo Poonawalla Foundation in 2012 to carry forward the legacy of Mrs. Villoo C. Poonawalla. Over the years, we have worked with several local partners, industry peers, and supported organizations like IDCA (Indian Deaf Cricket Association). We also back NGOs like Saheli and Muskaan, and remain committed to uplifting transgender communities.
Our Initiatives
Our Impact
Over time, the Villoo Poonawalla Foundation
has impacted nearly
4,000,000 lives.
200,000+
Children nurtured through child protection programs
3,000+
Transgender individuals empowered
27,000+
Patients supported through medical aid
1,500,000+
Household linked to livelihood schemes.
Explore "Joy Of Giving" - Our Yearly Recap
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Our Events
The Economic Times Family Business Awards 2026 : Philanthropic leader Award
We were delighted to receive the Philanthropic Leader Award at The Economic Times Family Business Awards 2026, accepted by our Chairperson, Natasha A. Poonawalla. This recognition reflected the vision of Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla, Chairman and Managing Director of Serum Institute of India, whose commitment to creating meaningful societal impact continues to inspire our work across public health, healthcare access, and community development.
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Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla school for the hearing impaired visit
Master Darius Poonawalla and Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla had a wonderful time interacting and building meaningful connections with the children at the Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla School for Hearing Impaired (Indian Red Cross Society), Pune. The visit was a touching reminder of how care, encouragement, and inclusive education positively shape young lives.
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World book day: Bringing Stories and Communities Together
Stories don’t just live in books. They live in people, places, and everyday moments. This year, for Pune’s World Book Day 2026, we took literature into social spaces, where it can be experienced, felt, and shared. From libraries nurturing young readers, to communities creating opportunities, to spaces filled with real-life stories, each location brought a different perspective to literature.
Our Leadership
Mr. Jaswinder Narang
CEO - Villoo Poonawalla Foundation