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October 22, 2025
Listening, by design: Centring inclusion around marginalised voices
Marginalised communities aren't limited by skill, but by self-doubt, social messaging, and isolation. They need spaces where they can speak freely and be consistently heard.
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Panchayats at the frontlines of mental healthcare
A nonprofit’s collaboration with local governance systems in Kerala highlights how mental health services can be integrated into the public health system.
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Praveen S
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Nonprofits need more than a programme lens
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Between care and custom: Health decision-making in families
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India Development Review
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