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Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation Launch Multi-Year Partnership That Aims to Empower One Million Girls and Young Women in India

Business Wire•14/10/2026•06:10 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Partnership targets empowering one million girls and young women across India
  • ➤Two-year program starts in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh before potential national expansion
  • ➤Program provides life skills, digital and financial literacy, and future-pathway information
  • ➤Girl Effect will help develop curriculum and learning resources for participants

Expert Statements

Isha Ambani, Director, Reliance Foundation

“I believe every girl should have the confidence to dream big, the courage to lead, and the opportunity to fulfill her aspirations. I am delighted that through this partnership, Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation are uniting to equip one million girls and young women with the resilience they need to realize their full potential — igniting a powerful transformation that extends from the individual to her household and to the entire community.”

Stéphane de La Faverie, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies, and President, The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation

“We are proud to partner with Reliance Foundation to create more opportunities for girls and young women in India that will build the skills they need to participate and thrive in the modern workforce. The Estée Lauder Companies was founded by an extraordinary woman entrepreneur, and today, women represent more than 80% of our global workforce. We know the tremendous impact that women can have when they have the opportunity to learn, lead and build their own futures. We are excited to work together to help more women and girls realize their potential and shape what comes next.”

Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation Launch Multi-Year Partnership That Aims to Empower One Million Girls and Young Women in India

Partnership brings together two organizations with a shared commitment to advancing progress for women and girls.

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