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Approaches, ideas, and fresh perspectives that cut across sectors within the social impact space.

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Gender
Breaking gender stereotypes, one goal at a time
A day in the life of a 19-year-old football coach from Mumbai, who is using the sport to spark a conversation about gender norms in her community and encouraging young girls to play.
by Netravati | 6 min read

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Climate Emergency
Climate mitigation vs adaptation
The climate crisis cannot be thought of solely as a mitigation problem or an adaptation issue—neither can its solutions. Here's why we must understand the interplay between the two.
by Kabir Sharma, Mihir Mathur | 7 min read
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Education
The NYP 2021 fails to tackle the issue of youth dropouts
To effectively resolve the widespread issue of dropouts, the draft National Youth Policy 2021 needs to address the structural factors that cause it.
by Nirantar Trust | 7 min read
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Gender
Making the police more responsive to gender-based violence
Evidence shows that gender-targeted police services, regular training, and more female officers can make it easier for women to register cases of gender based violence.
by Akshay Mangla, Gabrielle Kruks-Wisner, Sandip Sukhtankar | 7 min read
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Gender
Why gender equity requires working with men in power
Programmes that address gender-based discrimination and violence must move beyond working with disadvantaged men and look to target those in power.
by Abhijit Das | 5 min read
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Livelihoods
How migration is changing villages in Odisha
Increasing labour migration from Odisha has led to significant economic, social, and cultural changes in home villages. Policies need to reflect the changing needs of migrants and their families.
by Kabir Rana, Liby Johnson, Manjary S | 8 min read
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Health | November 16, 2022
Post COVID-19, a mental health crisis is brewing in Assam
Variations in culture and terrain at the last mile make mental health support challenging in the state.
by Saloni Meghani, Smarinita Shetty | 6 min read
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Agriculture | November 15, 2022
Sustainable agriculture: Bringing Indian farmers on board
To mitigate the effects of climate change, we need to introduce sustainable agricultural practices incrementally and with due emphasis on profit.
by Reena Mathai Luke | 5 min read
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Diversity & Inclusion | November 11, 2022
The food-related challenges faced by people with disabilities
Looking closely at disabled people's experiences of procuring, preparing, and consuming food reveals what's missing from the macro debates on food security in India.
by Amiya Chaudhuri | 6 min read
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Inequality | November 11, 2022
Denying development by ignoring caste
A systemic denial to collect data on caste-based discrimination undermines development efforts in India.
by Arun Kumar | 4 min read
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Advocacy & Government | November 10, 2022
COVID-19 underscores MGNREGA’s role as a safety net
A study finds that while MGNREGA had a positive impact on the lives of the poor during COVID-19, there is an imminent need to expand its budget, increase accountability, and make timely wage payments.
by Amit Basole, Rajendran Narayanan | 5 min read
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Technology | November 9, 2022
Digital transformation 101: A guide for nonprofits
Here are some guidelines for nonprofit leaders who want to leverage tech better but don’t always know how to go about it.
by Shobhit Mathur | 5 min read
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Philanthropy & CSR | November 4, 2022
Volunteer engagement 101
If done right, volunteering can be win-win for both the volunteers and nonprofit organisations. Here are five steps to get you started.
by Toral Parmar | 3 min read
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Climate Emergency | November 4, 2022
How do Indian states fare on climate action?
Aditya Pillai of Centre for Policy Research on why state governments are crucial actors and how empowering them can help advance climate action in the country.
by Shreya Adhikari, Smarinita Shetty | 7 min read
Ela Bhatt
Gender | November 3, 2022
Remembering Ela Bhatt, visionary and founder of SEWA
Ela Bhatt, founder of SEWA and women's rights activist, has passed away. Her legacy as a pioneer of the women's movement in India lives on.
by Mirai Chatterjee | 4 min read
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Education | November 3, 2022
What will it cost to universalise early childhood education in India?
A recent study estimates the financial investment India needs for a robust early childhood education system, and suggests ways in which underutilised public funds can be used to strengthen it.
by Avinash Singh, Kamal Gaur, Sandeep Sharma | 6 min read
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