October 20, 2025

Diwali offers: Social sector edition

There’s a special discount on social impact this Diwali. Offer valid until stocks last.

by Juhi Mishra, Indresh Sharma

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1. Buy one, get one free

This Diwali, every social sector programme comes with a free sustainability angle.

A conversation between a funder and a nonprofit where the funder is asking to add a climate component_nonprofit humor

2. Up to 50% off on measurable impact

Show proof of your impact to avail this offer.

A conversation between a funder and a nonprofit where the funder is demanding to change the behavior of 1000 people in 6 months_nonprofit humor

3. CSR mega offer

Let there be light! But before that, be ready to click a picture of the light. #CSR

A conversation between a CSR team and non profit where the CSR team is saying we just need an event where there are children, lit diyas, and a camera_nonprofit humor

4. Burnout clearance sale

Stressed because of burnout? Here’s a sale!

A conversation between a manager and nonprofit staff that's experiencing burnout where the manager says "We can offer you emotional resilience training. And that too at a discount of 70%"_nonprofit humor

5. L for laddu, l for light

If there are no funds, how will there be any light? Eat some laddus and pray for funds this Diwali.

Conversation between a nonprofit's finance team and program manager where the finance team is saying e’ve run out of funds, reporting will be delayed, and the donor is missing_nonprofit humor

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Juhi Mishra

Juhi Mishra is an editorial associate at IDR Hindi. She has 14 years of journalistic experience and has worked with Patrika, Times of India, Roar Media, Duta Technology, and Gram Vaani. Juhi has completed a fellowship from Vikas Samvad Sanstha, where she researched the food systems and causes of malnutrition in the Basor community.

Indresh Sharma

Indresh Sharma is an editor at India Development Review (IDR) and has more than 12 years of experience in the development sector. He has worked extensively on governance and capacity building programmes, and has been engaged in primary and secondary research in areas such as health, education, sanitation, nutrition, and rural development.

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