Derrek Xavier

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Derrek Xavier is an editorial associate at IDR, where he is responsible for writing, editing, and publishing content. He previously worked in editorial positions at Cactus Communications and Firstpost. He holds an MA in Media Studies from the University of Amsterdam and a BA in Sociology and Anthropology from St Xavier’s College, Mumbai.


Articles by Derrek Xavier


Man speaking on a mic_integrating tech

October 10, 2024
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.
an AI generated illustration of a messy desk with a computer on it-data

September 20, 2024
Case study: Building a robust data management system
Data is an integral resource for nonprofits, yet many struggle with it. Safa India's journey reveals the potential of sound data management and what it takes to develop a system for it.
Madhu mansuri hasmukh

September 13, 2024
IDR Interviews | Madhu Mansuri Hasmukh
Padma Shri awardee and renowned folk singer Madhu Mansuri Hasmuri discusses his early life, his contribution to the Jharkhand Movement, and the current condition of the state and its youth.
Three dogs sitting around a table_nonprofit humour

July 29, 2024
Six things I’ve witnessed at social sector conferences
I went to a conference and all I got was an idea for this humour piece.
a woman wearing a medical mask showing another woman apps on a mobile phone-technology

July 19, 2024
Nonprofit tech adoption: Maintaining the human touch
Why should nonprofits leverage technology, and what must they look out for? FMCH's journey reveals the value of rigorous training and heeding fieldworkers' feedback.
an ai-generated mosaic of multicoloured tiles against a blue background--diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace

June 6, 2024
Enabling disability inclusion in corporate workplaces
How can India's private sector tackle its lack of disability inclusion? Two DEI leaders present a roadmap for change.
larry david and jeff garlin laughing curb your enthusiasm--nonprofit humour

May 13, 2024
The five stages of writing an IDR humour article
Here’s what goes on behind the scenes.
plastic figures against a white backdrop_scale

March 7, 2024
Case study: To scale or not to scale?
When is a grassroots nonprofit ready to scale? And how can it effectively build capacities to achieve this? A closer look at QUEST's growth reveals more.
pakalu papito serious pakalu papito smiling--nonprofit humour

February 12, 2024
The uncles we encounter at every social sector conference
All the characters and events depicted in this article are fictitious. Any resemblance to a person living or dead is purely coincidental.
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