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
Education
Quality education made accessible
Healthcare
Advanced, affordable healthcare for everyone
Sports for All
Uplifting lives through sport
Social Inclusivity
Empowering the transgender & sex workers communities
Partner Initiatives
Supporting NGOs to elevate marginalized groups
Sayfty
Safety awareness and empowerment for women
Sayfty
Safety awareness and empowerment for women
Sayfty
Safety awareness and empowerment for women
Sayfty
Safety awareness and empowerment for women
Our Impact
Over time, the Villoo Poonawalla Foundation
has impacted more than
250,000 lives.
200,000+
Children nurtured through child protection programs
3,000+
Transgender individuals empowered
27,000+
Patients supported through medical aid
1,500,000+
Households linked to livelihoods schemes
Explore “Joy Of Giving” - Our Yearly Recap
Natasha Poonawalla – Keynote Speaker at the Sayfty Summit
In keeping with our vision to create a meaningful social impact, the Sayfty Trust and the Villoo Poonawalla Charitable Foundation co-hosted a virtual summit for women and non-binary people on “self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic”.
Our Events
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Usha Uthup Nite at ALERT-INDIA: Celebrating the Vision of a Leprosy-Free India
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Villoo Poonawalla Foundation Supported the Transgender Persons Cricket Tournament 2025
CES’s Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla School Annual Day Celebration
Our Leadership
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Latest News
Keep track of media coverage, stories, and more.
28 July 2025
Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla, Chairman, Serum Institute of India unveiled the newly ...
Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla, Chairman, Serum Institute of India (SII), part of Cyrus Poonawalla group and the world's largest vaccine manufacturer, today inaugurated the grand new building of Indian
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Panchshil Foundation and Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla to Provide Hotel Accommodation ...
PUNE, India, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Panchshil Foundation today announced that it has
Read More16 December 2019
Serum Institute of India & Villoo Poonawalla Foundation to upgrade two English Medium Schools...
16 Dec, 2019 : Serum Institute of India and Villoo Poonawalla Foundation collaborate with Camp Education
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