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    Derrek Xavier is an editorial associate at IDR, where he is responsible for writing, editing, and publishing content. He previously worked in editorial positions at Cactus Communications and Firstpost. He holds an MA in Media Studies from the University of Amsterdam and a BA in Sociology and Anthropology from St Xavier’s College, Mumbai.


    Articles by Derrek Xavier

    a digital portrait of Dr Ram Punyani against a pale green background--communalism in india
    Rights
    March 4, 2026
    IDR Interviews | Dr Ram Puniyani
    Author and professor Dr Ram Puniyani shares his experiences and insights on communal harmony, democratic values, pluralism, and social cohesion in India.
    by Derrek Xavier, Rakesh Swami | 2 min read
    two wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and two lit candles on a table--nonprofit humour
    Humour
    December 15, 2025
    Dating in the development sector: Part 3
    Love is blind, and likes its funding unrestricted.
    by Shreya Adhikari, Derrek Xavier | 2 min read
    a cartoon billboard saying,
    Humour
    October 13, 2025
    What if nonprofits wrote ads?
    Are you selling me a product or writing a grant application?
    by Derrek Xavier | 2 min read
    A hi-res image of a computer laptop and a Lego miniature figure holding the CTRL tab-technology for nonprofits.
    Technology
    September 23, 2025
    Your burning tech questions, answered
    Three nonprofits share insights on what worked for them (and what didn't) as they navigated tough choices around tech.
    by Jasmine Bal, Derrek Xavier | 7 min read
    The image shows a man and a woman riding bicycles down a broad concrete path. There is grass growing on either side of the path and there are lush green trees lining growing behind the grass patches. There are people sitting on a bench on the side._Urban planning
    Urban
    September 10, 2025
    Urban India must invest in blue-green infrastructure
    WRI India’s Jaya Dhindaw on why blue-green infrastructure—from green corridors to wetlands—must be seen as essential to urban planning.
    by Shreya Adhikari, Derrek Xavier | 9 min read
    an abstract illustration of interlinking silhouettes of lizards-global collaboration
    Ecosystem Development
    August 7, 2025
    Co-creation at scale: Lessons on global collaboration
    The leaders of a global coalition reflect on building and sustaining a multi-stakeholder collaborative in the social sector.
    by Derrek Xavier, Devanshi Vaid | 8 min read
    The image is a close-up shot of a person holding a smartphone in their hands. On the screen, a WhatsApp chat is open in the background. In the foreground, there is a white text window with the title 'options'. Below it are the following prompts: 'about snakes around me', 'myths about snakes', 'avoiding snakebite', 'snakebite first aid', and 'none of the above'. At the end, there is an option that says 'tap an item to select it'._WhatsApp chatbots
    Technology
    July 25, 2025
    Making chatbots work for nonprofits
    What happens when nonprofits use WhatsApp chatbots? Two leaders reflect on its impact, challenges, and what it takes to make this tech work on the ground.
    by Jasmine Bal, Derrek Xavier | 7 min read
    Cartoon of two people with a presentation screen that says Capacity = BIGGER, Systems = Everything!!_nonprofit humour
    Humour
    June 16, 2025
    Explaining social sector concepts to my parents (poorly)
    Bridging the gap, one bad analogy at a time.
    by Derrek Xavier | 2 min read
    Oscar trophy on red background_Nonprofit humour
    Humour
    March 10, 2025
    Oscar nominated movies reimagined: Part II
    What if 2025’s best picture nominees were about the development sector instead?
    by Derrek Xavier | 2 min read
    red, orange, and yellow coloured powder--persons with disability
    Diversity & Inclusion
    December 5, 2024
    Designing inclusive programmes for persons with disabilities
    Advancing the rights of persons with disabilities through grassroots initiatives can only succeed when their voices and wisdom are placed at the centre.
    by Srishti Gupta, Derrek Xavier | 8 min read
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