Giving Back with Purpose: Volunteering with Palo Alto Networks India

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Abel Cherian

Sourcing Systems Manager

India | Blog | Corporate Responsibility

Monday, May 19, 2025

Giving Back with Purpose: Volunteering with Palo Alto Networks in India

Thanks to Palo Alto Networks’ commitment to social impact and community engagement, a few colleagues and I had the meaningful opportunity to volunteer with Akshaya Patra, a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating childhood hunger and supporting education through the distribution of nutritious school meals. This initiative wasn’t just an act of service—it was a chance to directly touch lives and make a difference where it truly counts.

Through the Palo Alto Networks' CSR initiative, we had the chance to be a part of this mission—serving meals that are not only nourishing but also crucial for helping children stay focused and energized in the classroom.
There’s something profoundly moving about handing a child a hot meal and seeing their face light up. It reinforces how even a seemingly simple act—like serving food—can have a powerful, lasting impact. As volunteers, we felt the joy and fulfillment from every little “thank you” and smile.

This experience also highlighted the larger role we play in breaking the cycle of poverty. By ensuring children receive consistent, nutritious meals, programs like Akshaya Patra improve school attendance, encourage learning, and create an environment where students are more likely to stay in school and achieve academic success.

Personally, the opportunity provided by Palo Alto Networks was a reminder of the value of giving back. It opened our eyes to social challenges many children face, and fostered a sense of empathy, compassion, and shared purpose among us as colleagues. It also reaffirmed the strength of collective action—when individuals come together with a shared mission, the impact can be tremendous.

I’m incredibly grateful to Palo Alto Networks for supporting initiatives like this and making it possible for employees to be part of something so meaningful. I’ve made a personal commitment to participate in every such opportunity going forward. It’s experiences like these that show how corporate volunteering can make a real difference—not just in communities, but in our own lives as well.

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