This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Dasra has been catalyzing India’s strategic philanthropy movement for two decades and has formed valuable partnerships with nonprofits, foundations and philanthropists to ensure that a billion live with dignity and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Livemint post, Dasra cofounder Deval Sanghavi discusses challenges in the Indian social sector and how thoughtful questions can help guide givers in a more strategic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • India Development Review reports on Anganwadi workers, women who work in rural centers taking care of poor children; learning from them can influence policy and philanthropy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Joe McCarthy reports that while India has halved poverty rates in the last decade, children who have been lifted out of poverty still struggle to access quality…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In Kerala, India, millions of people were affected by severe flooding, and sex trafficking survivors who possess carpentry skills are helping flood victims rebuild their homes. • How does disaster…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Deccan Chronicle reports on the efforts of tech giant Alibaba Group to focus on philanthropic projects in India, including a mission to donate 1 million books…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In 2018, the national venture philanthropy organization New Profit brought together pairs of donors and social entrepreneurs from their community for candid conversations on the future of social problem-solving. These…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Amitabh Shah explains how YUVA Unstoppable makes an impact for Indian students through tutoring and toilets – simple innovations that make all the difference. • What other unfulfilled…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Dr. Armida Fernandez explains how SNEHA makes an impact on urban health in India through community-building efforts. • How can funders use learnings from SNEHA to design urban health…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • DNA India profiles Indian actor Akshay Kumar, who became a star in his country as well as a philanthropist, while also performing in films that highlighted…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sophie Maes explains how the invasive fall armyworm – along with other factors like climate change – is threatening food security in India. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stanford Social Innovation Review explores the challenges nonprofits in India must face: doing a lot with a little. What can we learn from their frugality and…