This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Changing current participatory development models to achieve scale can lead to positive results, but the approaches must foster organic participation and become continuously innovative in local…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Professor Shantha Sinha explains how anti-child labor activists convinced those who would not be swayed to believe in the rights of children. Keeping children in school and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Capacity building is necessary for nonprofit programs to thrive, yet some grants only allow for a small percentage of funding to go toward operational support. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The State of India’s Environment report details the dire consequences of India’s air pollution, which is responsible for 12.5 percent of deaths in India. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Exceptional NGOs rely on exceptional leaders. In the Indian social sector, a senior team’s competence is often the make-or-break factor in an organization’s ability to make strides toward such ambitious…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Maria Dieter explains how philanthropy is increasing access to safe and informed abortions to women in India through medicine and accompanying educational materials. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Amrut Bang at India Development Review discusses lessons from an education program called NIRMAN, which nurtures young Indians in leadership for social change. • How can donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Prison Statistics India for 2016 were finally released this April after a long, unexplained delay. They omit details about caste and religious identities of the prison…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Liby Johnson explains that the unusual timing of Cyclone Fani presents unique challenges for disaster relief because the summer storm has implications for crops and shelters. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kayla Dawson details her experience working in Manipur with a team from Doctors Without Borders and how it adapted its care model to benefit the most patients. …
Giving Compass’ Take: • Phil Collis shares insights on the success of large-scale impact that can be achieved only through partnership. • Are you engaging with political and community leaders enough?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Philanthropy In Focus highlights a new report from India Development Review that aims to shine a spotlight on the ways in which Indians can contribute to the…