Friday, December 11, 2015

YES! i am the CHANGE, World’s Largest Social Film Movement receives Qualtech Prize for Sustainability





Mumbai, December, 10, 2015:  YES FOUNDATION, the social development arm of YES BANK, receives Qualtech Prize for Sustainability for its flagship program - YES! i am the CHANGE, World's Largest Social Film Movement, at the
27th Qimpro Convention 2015.

YES! i am the CHANGE was shortlisted through a rigorous five-month selection process amongst national and international entries for final presentation to the  eminent Jury. YES! i am the CHANGE was unanimously selected as the winner for its innovation, scale and social impact. The jury highly appreciated the innovative use of media and inclusive nature of the program. The award was presented to Ms. Prerana Langa, CEO, YES FOUNDATION by Mr. Suresh Lulla, Founder & Mentor, Qimpro Consultants and Ms. Manjula Mani, Senior General Manager, Jet Airways.

On receiving the prestigious award, Ms. Prerana Langa, CEO,
YES FOUNDATION said, “India’s inclusive development necessitates
sustained engagement of youth to develop and action solutions. Through
YES! i am the CHANGE, the flagship program of YES FOUNDATION, youth are engaged with social causes through the impactful medium of films and the experiential learning triggers an inner transformation, inculcating the spirit of responsible youth leadership. We are humbled to receive the Qualtech Prize for Sustainability at the 27th Qimpro Convention and it strengthens our faith in media for sustained social transformation.” said

ABOUT YES! i am the CHANGE:
The flagship program of YES FOUNDATION-YES! i am the CHANGE is the World’s Largest Social Film Movement with participation of over 1.52 lakh teams (more than 5 lakh individuals) across 2,500 cities and towns pan-India. The program inspires and empowers youth to engage with social causes by making 3-minute films which catalyses their inner transformation, enabling them to become agents of social change and in the process creates invaluable communication resources for use of Not-for-Profits.
ABOUT YES FOUNDATION:
YES FOUNDATION is the social development arm of YES BANK, India’s fifth largest private sector bank. Under the visionary guidance/leadership of its Chief Mentor, Mr. Rana Kapoor, MD & CEO, YES BANK, the Foundation follows a differentiated approach focusing on stimulating entrepreneurship and innovative use of media initiatives, to bridge gaps and act as a force multiplier towards an empowered and equitable India. To know more, visit www.yesfoundation.in





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