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Philanthropy & CSR

Unpacking trends to understand the rapidly changing landscape of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility in India.

An image of someone putting a coin in a gullak_climate philanthropy
October 8, 2024
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
An illustration of a turtle swimming in water-nonprofits
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
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
Raj Mariwala_philanthropy
July 31, 2024
“You cannot have scale without inclusion”
Raj Mariwala, director of Mariwala Health Initiative, talks about their changing idea of philanthropy and why it is important to build systems for the margins.
by India Development Review | 2 min read
red, blue, and yellow abstract painting--philanthropy for mental health
June 25, 2024
Philanthropy must focus on India’s mental health crisis
A report by the Centre for Asian Philanthropy India highlights funding challenges to mental health in the country and how donors can better address these gaps.
by Ketaki Purohit | 8 min read
Voters beating the heat at a polling station to franchise their vote at Haripal, West Bengal on April 22, 2006--climate funding
June 19, 2024
Funders must prioritise climate-sensitive development
Indian civil society organisations today face the challenge of integrating a climate lens to their work. What can funders to do support them?
by Tanya Kak | 7 min read
a blue and yellow wall with devnagri script--csr expenditure in india
June 4, 2024
What will the next 10 years of CSR look like?
Based on insights from leading CSR spenders in India, a recent report from Give Grants outlines the levers that will drive CSR over the next decade.
by Sumit Tayal | 7 min read
young people holding up placards at a protest--philanthropy trends
April 26, 2024
Millennials and Gen Z are challenging traditional notions of giving
The young are redefining what philanthropy means and are choosing to engage differently with nonprofits and the causes they support.
by India Development Review | 4 min read
a photograph of Rekha Koita-philanthropist
March 28, 2024
“A philanthropist’s job is to connect the dots and build synergies”
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.
by India Development Review | 2 min read
An image of Amit Chandra-philanthropist
March 20, 2024
“As a philanthropist, it is your failures that shape you”
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.
by India Development Review | 2 min read
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