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Concerts vs Conferences

You didn’t get tickets to any concert this year, but are you really missing out?
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Livelihoods
What is changing in Nagaland’s thrift fashion industry?
Digital and physical thrift stores in Nagaland continue to coexist despite a shift in sustainable clothing trends. But it isn’t an easy ride.
by Keletsino Mejura | 6 min read
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Diversity & Inclusion
Why families are key to supporting children with neurodiversity
Children with neurodevelopmental disabilities in India are often viewed with stigma due to misinformation and a lack of support services. Here's how family-centred care can help change this outlook and ensure that both the family and the child are cared for.
by Nandita de Souza, Andre Filipe Velho | 7 min read
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Technology
Integrating tech in government systems: What nonprofits must consider
Madhi Foundation's journey reveals the value of consensus building and judicious data use in enabling tech integration in government systems.
by Derrek Xavier, Sneha Philip | 8 min read
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Youth
Mental health and marginalised youth: What’s missing?
Well-being programmes for young people work better when they are context specific, person centered, and peer led.
by Roshni Nuggehalli, Doel Jaikishen | 6 min read
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Philanthropy & CSR
Unpacking climate philanthropy in India
A first-of-its-kind assessment by the India Climate Collaborative explores climate philanthropy trends in India, highlighting key sectors and geographies that need greater attention.
by India Development Review | 7 min read

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Education
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“Without children, what are Anganwadi workers supposed to do?”
by Kavita
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Livelihoods
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Stitching a future: Women from the Kalandar community weave together livelihoods
by Noor Jahan Kalandar, Noor Mohammad Kalandar
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Youth
Facing the fear of elite spaces: Can a mall visit help?
by Sachin Nachnekar
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Youth
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I travelled from Mizoram to Assam to learn the Hindi language
by Rodingliana
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Frontline workers and first responders share their insights from working at the grassroots.


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Health
An ASHA stands up for herself and the women in her community
A day in the life of an ASHA sahyogini who isn't deterred by the challenges she faces in rural Rajasthan.
by Santosh Charan | 7 min read
Water & Sanitation
“My life has always been intertwined with the struggle for water”
A day in the life of an activist in Mumbai, who advocates for universal water access in the face of discriminatory policies.
by Pravin Borkar | 7 min read
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Ecosystem Development
Chulha to LPG: How a fieldworker is fuelling change
A day in the life of a fieldworker in Delhi, who helps marginalised communities in Bhalswa colony combat household air pollution by encouraging the use of clean cooking fuels.
by Rama | 9 min read

Failure Files

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Social change leaders chronicle their failures and lessons learnt.

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Social Justice
Preparing for a marathon, not a sprint 
Dalit civil rights activist Thenmozhi Soundararajan on why failure is an opportunity to build power, how systems of oppression affect well-being, and what healing looks like for individuals and communities.
by India Development Review | 10 min read
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Leadership & Talent
Why don’t nonprofits talk about their failures?
A number of risks, both real and perceived, stop nonprofits from talking about failure. Here's how various stakeholders can work together to overcome them.
by Rachita Vora, Tanaya Jagtiani | 7 min read
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Leadership & Talent
The road to recovery
In Part II of a conversation with Dream a Dream CEO Suchetha Bhat and co-founder Vishal Talreja learn about what it took to rebuild an organisation in crisis, and why it needed a new kind of leadership.
by India Development Review | 15 min read

IDR Interviews

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"I spoke of the rights of Adivasis in my songs. When the state of Jharkhand was created, we had great aspirations, and  these aspirations are also woven into my songs."
Madhu Mansuri Hasmukh
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"If we have Right to Education, Right to Information, Right to Employment, Right to Food, Forest Right Act, then why not Right to Health?"
Dr Narendra Gupta
2 min read
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"There isn’t some book where it’s written what you need to do to sustain a movement. When you go among people and actually work, that is when one gets to learn, and one’s own values are determined."
Shankar Singh
8 min read

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    Livelihoods
    What is changing in Nagaland’s thrift fashion industry?
    Digital and physical thrift stores in Nagaland continue to coexist despite a shift in sustainable clothing trends. But it isn’t an easy ride.
    by Keletsino Mejura | 6 min read
    Child looking at a reflection of himself in a car_mental health
    Youth
    Mental health and marginalised youth: What’s missing?
    Well-being programmes for young people work better when they are context specific, person centered, and peer led.
    by Roshni Nuggehalli, Doel Jaikishen | 6 min read
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    Livelihoods
    Bridging the gap: Integrating education and skilling for a future ready workforce
    In India, the failure of skilling programmes to prepare people for the workforce stems from weak educational foundations.
    by Gayathri Vasudevan | 7 min read

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    Diversity & Inclusion
    Why families are key to supporting children with neurodiversity
    Children with neurodevelopmental disabilities in India are often viewed with stigma due to misinformation and a lack of support services. Here's how family-centred care can help change this outlook and ensure that both the family and the child are cared for.
    by Nandita de Souza, Andre Filipe Velho | 7 min read
    Man speaking on a mic_integrating tech
    Technology
    Integrating tech in government systems: What nonprofits must consider
    Madhi Foundation's journey reveals the value of consensus building and judicious data use in enabling tech integration in government systems.
    by Derrek Xavier, Sneha Philip | 8 min read
    Child looking at a reflection of himself in a car_mental health
    Youth
    Mental health and marginalised youth: What’s missing?
    Well-being programmes for young people work better when they are context specific, person centered, and peer led.
    by Roshni Nuggehalli, Doel Jaikishen | 6 min read

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    Technology
    Integrating tech in government systems: What nonprofits must consider
    Madhi Foundation's journey reveals the value of consensus building and judicious data use in enabling tech integration in government systems.
    by Derrek Xavier, Sneha Philip | 8 min read
    Leadership & Talent
    Case study: The importance of investing in people and culture
    Building a people-centric work culture leads to organisational growth for nonprofits. Makkala Jagriti's experience in effective internal capacity building shows how.
    by Saba Kohli Dave, Devanshi Vaid | 10 min read
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    Climate Emergency
    Lessons from designing impact assessments for clean tech
    Here are some key considerations for designing impact assessment studies to understand clean technology implementation and address barriers to its adoption.
    by Divya Gaur, Priyatam Yasaswi | 7 min read
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