IKEA Foundation CEO Inspires Scholars at Lila Poonawalla Foundation Event

 Academically talented yet financially underprivileged girls from Pune district are set to pursue careers in science and postgraduate studies thanks to scholarships from the Lila Poonawalla Foundation (LPF). 

Karen Heggens, CEO of the IKEA Foundation, and his wife Karen were the honored guests at the LPF event where scholarships were awarded to these promising students. Heggens, who has been a generous supporter of LPF for over a decade, expressed his belief in empowering women who face financial barriers to education. The IKEA Foundation, affiliated with the Stichting INGKA Foundation, which owns the IKEA Group, provides educational support for girls across various countries.

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Lila Poonawalla, a prominent corporate figure and co-founder of the awards with her husband Firoz, highlighted the impact of LPF’s scholarships. She noted that thousands of LPF-supported women have gone on to successful careers with leading organizations, contributing to their families, communities, and global environmental and economic progress.

Priti Khare, CEO of LPF, emphasized the foundation’s commitment to transforming academically gifted yet financially disadvantaged young girls into confident leaders through merit-based scholarships, skill development, counseling, and mentoring. Over the past 27 years, LPF has assisted 12,800 girls with the help of corporate partners and donors.

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The event was truly inspiring, with 128 scholarship recipients from modest backgrounds, including families of drivers, farmers, and single parents. LPF plans to expand its reach further this year, awarding scholarships to over 1,000 young women across various regions, including Pune, Wardha, Amravati, Nagpur, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.

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