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

a close up of a hand embroidering a piece of white fabric--chikankari

A social business model for Lucknow’s chikankari artisans
Despite their intricate handiwork, women in Lucknow’s chikankari industry often lack market access and a steady income. From skilling to vendor connections, here’s how a nonprofit built a sustainable enterprise for artisans.
by Vibha Mishra | 7 min read

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books stacked roughly on the footpath; sitting next to the stack is a person looking through a book--preparatory spaces

The community spaces that shape social mobility
Community-based preparatory spaces are filling the gaps left by formal institutions for students from marginalised communities. Here’s how.
a large group of women sitting on the ground next to a field--MGNREGA

For women in Rajasthan, the end of MGNREGA means losing more than work
For women, MGNREGA has been a gateway to employment, a voice in village panchayats, administrative accountability, and access to social welfare. Many fear that the VB-G RAM G Act will weaken these hard-won gains.
a green origami tessellation--AI in government

What does it take to embed AI in government systems?
Three nonprofits share lessons from building and deploying AI solutions for India’s public institutions.
three women walk on a street past a large mural of a woman's face--cybercrime reporting

Cybercrime and women: What gets counted?
A Parliamentary report on cyber safety for women reveals deep data gaps, from FIR conversion rates to caste, language, and connectivity gaps that shape who can even report abuse in the first place.
by Kashvi Verma | 8 min read
Five women seated on the floor work together, hand-stitching a large white fabric with a gray leaf pattern in an indoor space--heat and humidity

Thaak, kantalo aney garmi: Climate reshapes artisans’ lives in Ahmedabad
The experiences of home-based workers coping with rising heat and humidity show us why organisational and climate policies must rethink how they address occupational safety.
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