Free Fire developer Garena and Alok Institute, a philanthropic initiative launched by Brazilian superstar DJ Alok have announced that they are allocating Rs. 6 crores in India. These funds will drive support initiatives in youth education, innovation, and development in the country over the next three years.
Garena and Alok are collaborating with three charitable organizations and the funds will be deployed through these organizations. They run support initiatives to promote education for underserved children, protect against child labor, holistically enhance villages, and strengthen the work of innovative young change-makers across different regions in India.
Garena and Alok Institute’s goals
- With Kailash Satyarthi Children Foundation, the two entities will develop villages in Madhya Pradesh and promote educational opportunities for 4,000 children.
- They will support the work of Ashoka International in the country.
- Together with Lokaa Foundation, they will support the development of the village of Mokkalachenu by making improvements on local infrastructure, education, and increase environmental protection.
“India has a special place in my heart and in my career, and I want to express my gratitude by giving back to the community. The mission of the Alok Institute mission is to promote transformational changes and improve the lives of thousands of people, and each of the organizations we are working with embodies that ethos by focusing on programs that deliver tangible outcomes,” said Alok. “My life, my work, and the Institute’s presence are global, but my focus as a philanthropist is very local and based on delivering concrete outcomes.”
“At Garena, our mission is to better lives through technology, and we are passionate about making a positive contribution to our communities. Everyone involved in this initiative is focused on creating a meaningful and long-lasting impact for young people in India, particularly those in underserved communities. We are honored to partner with the Alok Institute to support these programs,” said Harold Teo, Free Fire Producer at Garena.
