Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL), a registered trust, implements impactful CSR initiatives such as STEM learning, scholarships, future skills training, and entrepreneurship programs. Over the past 18 years, FUEL has transformed the lives of over one million underserved students. Founded by Ketan Deshpande, an Ashoka Fellow and Fellow from Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, at the age of 19, FUEL is dedicated to driving meaningful change.

Key highlights of FUEL’s work:

Collaborations:

• Works with leading corporate and banking institutions including Oracle, BP, LTIMindtree, Standard Chartered, and DBS.
• FUEL provides scholarships and STEM learning support to over 73,000 children of Indian Army jawans.
• FUEL helps industries in achieving their Diversity & Inclusion goals by sourcing skilled workforce from underserved communities.

Certifications and Recognitions:

• Certified under 80G, 12A, and FCRA.
• Esteemed ratings from Give, IRR, and GuideStar.
• Commended by the Hon’ble Prime Minister and President of India for its contributions.

FUEL Business School: An AICTE-approved institution for Management Studies offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses, with a focus on supporting higher education for underserved girls through scholarships.

Future Vision: Establishing the FUEL Skilltech & Entrepreneurship University to offer industry-curated degree courses in emerging skills like AI, Java, Digital Marketing, and Fintech.

To learn more, visit www.fuelfornation.com