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Backlash: The consequences of defying gender norms

Even the most well-intentioned programmes for adolescent girls have unintended consequences that disempower them. We need to develop strategies that help address the backlash.

by Priti Prabhughate, Saniya Pawar | 5 min read

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Social Business

Where do the disruptors go?

Even as more innovators enter the space of social change, financing hasn’t kept pace with evolving business models. What can we do to create an environment that supports these new-age entrepreneurs?

by Anshu Bhartia | 3 min read

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Women’s workforce participation: What we need to know

This report uncovers trends, identifies data gaps, and makes actionable recommendations for policy design—through a meta-analysis of India's female labour participation.

by Dona Tomy, Sneha Menon | 5 min read

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Philanthropy & CSR

Why is there a collective silence around capacity building?

Nonprofits work on some of the most challenging social problems, and they need the right talent and tools, along with capital to cover their true costs.

by Amit Chandra, Pritha Venkatachalam | 3 min read

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Rethinking participatory development in the context of scale

Redefining what we mean when we say 'participation' could lead us to approach scale in a way that takes into account local realities.

by Naveen Varshan, Sanjay Purohit | 4 min read

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Philanthropy & CSR

Why philanthropy must invest in access to justice

Despite the many benefits that a robust legal and justice system could have, funding for nonprofits working in the space remains poor in India.

by Kriti Krishnan, Prapti Patel | 5 min read

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Indian schoolgirls in uniform working as a group

Backlash: The consequences of defying gender norms

Even the most well-intentioned programmes for adolescent girls have unintended consequences that disempower them. We need to develop strategies that help address the backlash.

by Priti Prabhughate, Saniya Pawar | 5 min read

forest-trees_Pixabay

Social Business

Where do the disruptors go?

Even as more innovators enter the space of social change, financing hasn’t kept pace with evolving business models. What can we do to create an environment that supports these new-age entrepreneurs?

by Anshu Bhartia | 3 min read

Indian woman in Jaipur weaving a rug

Women’s workforce participation: What we need to know

This report uncovers trends, identifies data gaps, and makes actionable recommendations for policy design—through a meta-analysis of India's female labour participation.

by Dona Tomy, Sneha Menon | 5 min read

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