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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

    an illustration of Sheela Patel, founder and director of the Society for the Promotion of Area Resource Centres (SPARC)--urban poverty
    Urban
    November 11, 2026
    IDR Interviews | Sheela Patel
    Urban poverty and climate activist Sheela Patel reflects on working with residents of informal settlements, putting women at the centre of development work, and what it takes to build inclusive cities.
    by Derrek Xavier, Rakesh Swami | 10 min read
    close-up shot of two women's hands holding voter ID cards--SIR
    Urban
    October 30, 2026
    Helping Mumbai’s residents find their way through the SIR
    Across Mumbai, community-based organisations are helping residents understand discrepancies, trace older records, and access the support they need to navigate the SIR.
    by Derrek Xavier, Aanchal Bansal Gandhi | 6 min read
    Humour
    October 5, 2026
    Euphemisms for the workplace newbie
    Decoding the office vernacular, one phrase at a time.
    by Derrek Xavier, Keletsino Mejura | 2 min read
    a football stadium at night--nonprofit humour
    Humour
    July 20, 2026
    A glossary of World Cup terms for the social sector
    Football’s most confusing terms, explained through the everyday chaos of nonprofit life.
    by Derrek Xavier, Shriya Roy | 2 min read
    a bright green frog sitting on a chair with its legs hanging out holding a device; the background of the image is bright red--nonprofit humour
    Humour
    May 25, 2026
    Ctrl – Alt – Jugaad
    A tribute to the real nonprofit tech stack: weak signals, WhatsApp screenshots, and the Excel sheets holding it all together.
    by Derrek Xavier, Urmee Mehta | 2 min read
    a close up shot of a matcha latte glass placed on napkins on a table--nonprofit humour
    Humour
    March 16, 2026
    Gen-Z slang explained, social sector style: Part III
    If you thought you’d finally understood Gen-Z slang, think again.
    by Aanchal Bansal Gandhi, Derrek Xavier | 2 min read
    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
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