Partner with Us

Catalyse change
alongside us.

Whether you are a CSR team, a foundation, a government body, or an NGO — there is a concrete role for you in our work. Let's find it together.

Who We Partner With

Partnership models

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Corporate CSR Teams

We design and implement CSR programs aligned with Schedule VII — migrant worker welfare, education, skills, and livelihood. We provide full compliance reporting and impact documentation.

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International & Indian Foundations

We accept program and research grants from institutional funders working on migration, labour, education, and social inclusion. We are 80G registered for Indian donors and FCRA-eligible.

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Government Bodies

We partner with state labour departments, BOCW boards, migration management units, and welfare boards as technical advisors, researchers, and implementation partners.

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NGOs & Civil Society

We offer capacity building, sub-grant management, and platform access to frontline organisations working in migration, labour, and education — as a resource and peer organisation.

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Academic Institutions

We collaborate on research, welcome interns and research fellows, and co-publish findings with university partners working on relevant themes.

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Industry & Employers

We work with employers, industry associations, and sector skill councils to design training programs, improve worker welfare in supply chains, and build more equitable workplace practices.

Why Partner with CEPI

What we bring to every partnership

Field Credibility

Backed by Empower People's 25+ years of frontline work across Delhi, Haryana, Bihar, and Assam.

Research Rigour

Every program is evidence-grounded. We document what works, and we share it openly.

80G Tax Benefit

Indian donors receive 80G tax exemption. We are equipped to handle CSR compliance documentation.

Systems Lens

We design for scale from day one — so your investment doesn't stop at our program boundary.

Transparency

Regular progress reporting, financial accountability, and open communication throughout every partnership.

Network Access

We connect partners to a wider ecosystem of government, civil society, and research institutions working in this space.

How It Works

Partnership process

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Initial Conversation

We start with a call to understand your goals, timeline, and areas of interest — no paperwork required at this stage.

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Proposal Development

We develop a tailored program or collaboration proposal — with objectives, approach, budget, and impact framework.

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Agreement

We sign a simple MoU or grant agreement that sets out roles, timelines, and reporting expectations clearly.

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Implementation & Reporting

Program delivery begins, with regular progress updates, financial reporting, and field visits for partners who want them.

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Learning & Renewal

At the end of each cycle, we share a full impact report and a frank assessment of what we learned — to inform the next phase.

Ready to explore a partnership?

Write to us with a brief note on your organisation, your area of interest, and what you're hoping to achieve. We'll take it from there.

cepifoundation@outlook.in