Solunus for the Community – Playing Our Part for a Better Tomorrow
It’s often said childhood is the greatest gift of life, and rightly so. Unfortunately, hundreds of millions of children across the world don’t have the privilege of enjoying this amazing gift – acute poverty and other social and economic challenges result in many little ones being deprived of education, health, and most importantly, nutritious food. Most of these disadvantaged citizens of tomorrow work in horrendous conditions and are subjected to untold hardships. What can be done to resolve this grave problem? Can any one individual or a single organization help overcome the challenge of malnutrition among kids and provide education to all? The answer is no – this is a mammoth problem and cannot be obviated by a person or a company. But, we can make a considerable difference by joining hands, and out of this spirit of collaboration emerged the Pledge 1% movement. What Is the Pledge 1% Movement? Pledge 1% is an international program, spearheaded by Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, to facilitate effective cooperation between various organizations for creating a better, happier tomorrow. More than 2,700 businesses across 60 countries are active members of the corporate philanthropic movement. How Does Solunus Collaborate with the Pledge 1% Program? Solunus is a proud member of the Pledge 1% program and actively participates in various activities organized by it. The employees and the management team of the Dallas, Texas based Salesforce partner volunteer 1% of their time to help underprivileged sections of the community. “We launch various initiatives to support the underserved,” said Sudhakar Pennam, the CEO of Solunus Inc. and the Pennam Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that works for the upliftment of the poor. “Our collaboration with the Pledge 1% movement allows us to understand the society’s needs better, and this helps us serve the downtrodden better.”