philanthropy

the word "cancelled" in red bold font against-The Activist
September 20, 2021
Ten shows that would be better than ‘The Activist’
We know which shows we would rather watch. Do you?
by Vu Le | 4 min read
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June 28, 2021
If Shakespeare was a donor in the social sector
Quotes from the Bard reimagined as motivational posters.
by Shreya Adhikari | 2 min read
Image of a finger of the left hand on number 9 on a calculator and finger of the right hand on a while sheet_Mohamed Hassan-section 80G of income tax act
June 18, 2021
Understanding updates to Section 80G of the Income Tax Act
A recent amendment to Section 80G of the Income Tax Act introduces new compliance measures that could hinder future fundraising for nonprofits.
by Ritu Jain, Ravi Bagaria | 3 min read
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May 4, 2021
What does NFHS-5 data tell us about women empowerment in India?
NFHS-5 data reveals that in India, women's education and health have improved, but economic, political, and cultural aspects lag behind.
by Anurati Tandon, Vishal Kansal | 6 min read
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April 19, 2021
Overheard in the social sector: Part II
Disclaimer: These quotes are fictional, but the feelings are real.
by India Development Review | 2 min read
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April 16, 2021
To fail is to have dared
Rohini Nilekani on how philanthropy can underwrite social sector failures in practice and what she has learnt from her own failures as an activist philanthropist.
by Tanaya Jagtiani, Smarinita Shetty, Rachita Vora | 6 min read
Woman selling snacks at a shop-overnutrition
March 12, 2021
NFHS-5 data shows rising overnutrition in women
For the first time in India’s recorded history, we have more overnourished than undernourished women in the 15-49-year age group.
by Akhil Garg, Anurati Tandon | 6 min read
farmer standing with his back to field_air pollution stubble burning
March 4, 2021
Reducing air pollution due to stubble burning in Northwest India
Philanthropy can play a role in mitigating air pollution and environmental degradation caused by agricultural practices in Punjab and Haryana.
by Rayan Sud | 6 min read
White boats following red boat
November 11, 2020
Five things we need from businesses right now
In the aftermath of the pandemic, here's how businesses can help build sustainable and resilient systems.
by Anna Warrington, Hansika Singh | 8 min read
coconut grove_ Aseema Charitable Trust
September 10, 2020
Why are we only assuming the worst?
The pandemic is not the first crisis that the world has seen, nor the last. We need a manifesto of possibilities if we are to rebuild lives.
by Reshma Anand | 5 min read
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