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When and how to adopt new tech tools

The ever-changing digital landscape requires civil society organisations to adapt to new tech and data practices. Here are some ways they can navigate this.

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Nonprofit tech adoption: Maintaining the human touch

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Farmers hit a brick wall: Kilns erode soil

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On the high horse: Dalit wedding processions in Rajasthan

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Rajasthan

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Chulha to LPG: How a fieldworker is fuelling change

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A young woman’s journey from a nonprofit to a corporate

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Preparing for a marathon, not a sprint

Social change leaders chronicle their failures and lessons learnt.

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Why don’t nonprofits talk about their failures?

A number of risks, both real and perceived, stop nonprofits from talking about failure. Here's how various stakeholders can work together to overcome them.

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The road to recovery

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Nonprofit tech adoption: Maintaining the human touch

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Why should nonprofits leverage technology, and what must they look out for? FMCH's journey reveals the value of rigorous training and heeding fieldworkers' feedback.

by Derrek Xavier | 7 min read

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Government vs private schools: What works better?

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A guide to digital crowdfunding for nonprofits

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When and how to adopt new tech tools

The ever-changing digital landscape requires civil society organisations to adapt to new tech and data practices. Here are some ways they can navigate this.

by Bárbara Paes, Cathy Richards | 7 min read