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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
six matches in the sand and one is lit and burning-civil society in India
August 27, 2020
The social sector is facing an Armageddon right now
Ashish Dhawan on the long-term survival of the social sector, beyond the pandemic.
by India Development Review | 5 min read
cardboard protest sign saying 'there is no plant B' from Fridays for Future-climate change
August 21, 2020
What will it take to prioritise climate change?
From engaging new champions, to promoting local narratives, here’s how we can strengthen action on climate change mitigation.
by Moutushi Sengupta | 6 min read
a compass lying on a table_social stock exchange_rawpixel
July 3, 2020
A nonprofit’s guide to the social stock exchange
The proposed social stock exchange has much in store for nonprofits in India. Here’s how they can benefit from it, and what they need to do to leverage it.
by Roopa Kudva | 5 min read
hands exchaging a 10 rupee note_social finance_flickr
June 10, 2020
Unlocking new capital for the social sector
Innovative and blended finance structures, such as Social Venture Funds, offer a unique opportunity for nonprofits to secure new funding.
by Indradeep Ghosh, Nishanth Kumar | 6 min read
spilled indian coins_social stock exchange_unsplash
June 9, 2020
Understanding India’s proposed social stock exchange
Highlights from the newly released report on the social stock exchange—new funding sources, what it means for nonprofits and social enterprises, and how we can strengthen the ecosystem around it.
by Saahil Kejriwal | 7 min read
A graphic of COVID-19 cells and a bar chart
June 5, 2020
How to ensure financial sustainability during COVID-19
As priorities for organisations, funders, and the private sector are shifting, here are five measures nonprofits can take to navigate the crisis.
by Rathish Balakrishnan, Rahul Shah, Nishkarsh Swarnkar | 5 min read
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