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

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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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Climate Emergency
Climate action plans for India’s emerging cities
As India urbanises rapidly and climate impacts intensify, it’s crucial to ensure that new cities are built sustainably from the start. A climate action plan can be the first step in this direction.
by Prerana Langa, Sana Dharani, Mohini Bhaisare | 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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Social Justice | September 24, 2024
Family first: What foster care needs to succeed in India
The Model Guidelines for Foster Care, 2024, promises to help more children find a family to care for them, but what more does it need to be truly successful?
by Satyajeet Mazumdar | 8 min read
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Environment | September 18, 2024
Missing the mark: India’s National Clean Air Programme
Poor utilisation of funds, non-binding targets, and a narrow focus on smaller cities are some factors hindering the progress of the National Clean Air Programme.
by Simrin Sirur | 7 min read
an AI-generated image of a water colour style landscape with trees, a water body, and hills--climate change
Climate Emergency | September 17, 2024
We need to frame the climate problem differently
Instead of adopting the same inefficient methods of achieving our climate goals, we need to rethink the architecture of change.
by Sameer Shisodia | 8 min read
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Philanthropy & CSR | September 13, 2024
Funders, stop blaming nonprofits
Labelling nonprofits as fake ignores the social sector’s struggles and undermines their work. Instead, could funders be more supportive in their approach and practices?
by Luis Miranda | 5 min read
a tied-up bundle of newspapers on a bicycle carrier--nonprofit media
Philanthropy & CSR | September 6, 2024
Philanthropists must support nonprofit media platforms in India
Here’s how philanthropy can help build an alternative media ecosystem that centres community-driven narratives and publishes perspectives from the margins.
by Pratyaksha Jha, Ami Misra | 5 min read
a slum in delhi--low-income housing
Urban | September 4, 2024
What would it take for low-income urban housing to succeed?
Treating land as a market commodity has proven to be detrimental to urban housing for low-income groups. Could housing societies built on publicly owned land be the answer?
by Shirish B Patel | 6 min read
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Climate Emergency | August 30, 2024
Power to the people: Centring human rights in renewable energy development
The renewable energy sector can scale sustainably when local communities are prioritised. Here’s what different stakeholders can do to make it happen.
by India Development Review | 7 min read
Man on a cycle in Delhi_heatwave
Climate Emergency | August 30, 2024
How will Delhi’s homeless people survive future heatwaves?
Delhi’s climate policy makers can learn from their counterparts in other Indian states about centering the urban poor as they battle rising global temperatures.
by Anuj Behal, Sarika Nair | 6 min read
a piece of fabric with a colourful, geometric design--water collaboration
Ecosystem Development | August 28, 2024
Setting the course for water collaboration
There is a clear and urgent need for partnerships between multiple stakeholders and actors to ensure water security. A few principles and approaches can make collaborative action effective.
by Anantika Singh, Rishu Garg | 4 min read
a small plant growing in dry soil--alternatives
Environment | August 27, 2024
Why we need development alternatives
Ashish Kothari, environmentalist and a founder of Kalpavriksh, highlights the importance of indigenous knowledge, collective action, and sustainable conservation as alternatives to mainstream development models.
by Saba Kohli Dave, Shreya Adhikari | 9 min read
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