In conversation with Bunker Roy
Journalist Rajni Bakshi speaks to Bunker Roy, Founder, Barefoot College, about the challenges he encountered on his journey and the lessons he learnt.
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Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies (RNP) looks to support ideas, individuals, and institutions doing ground-breaking work that enables a strong samaaj with ethical leadership, a sense of urgency, and the courage to learn. RNP seeks to strengthen communities that work for their own betterment. It does this by supporting work anchored in networks and movements, often sitting at the intersection of samaaj, sarkaar, and bazaar. It makes grants in four areas: environment, biodiversity and conservation, gender equality, and active citizenship and access to justice.
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