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Current practices of natural resource extraction burden indigenous communities and deny future generations of their rightful share.

Rekha Koita, co-founder of Koita Foundation, talks about her journey as a philanthropist and shares her excitement about the future of giving in India.

Waste to energy plants in India are polluting, costly, and hazardous. So why are they still being built?

This case study outlines how instituting formal structures, policies, and processes can influence the operations and impact of a grassroots nonprofit.

Amit Chandra, co-founder of ATE Chandra Foundation, discusses his life as a philanthropist, speaks about his values and anxieties, and shares some lessons for his peers.

Community members in the coal mining districts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand explain why the just transition plan in India should focus on giving the land back to the locals.

Solar energy parks are at the forefront of India's energy transition. However, these large infrastructure projects could deepen existing inequalities.

An implicit commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't enough. Here's what can be done to make DEI a key element of an organisation's culture.

When is a grassroots nonprofit ready to scale? And how can it effectively build capacities to achieve this? A closer look at QUEST's growth reveals more.

Journalist Namita Bhandare, researcher Sharon Buteau, and author and economist Shrayana Bhattacharya delve into the data on female labour force participation, revealing the truth about Indian women’s engagement in paid work.