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social change

Insights, stories, and perspectives on how social change can be designed and delivered across various parts of India.

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.
by Derrek Xavier, Juhi Mishra, Indresh Sharma | 8 min read
August 22, 2024
How nonprofits look at systems thinking
A study by AVPN and Arthan highlights how nonprofits approach systems thinking and challenges in its adoption.
by Natasha Rynjah, Nidhi Tewari, Sattiki Ganguly | 7 min read
a split screen showing two indian women entrepreneurs--persons with disability
July 25, 2024
What does it mean to be an entrepreneur with disabilities?
Two entrepreneurs with disabilities discuss their work, their challenges and learnings, and the changes they’d like to see in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
by Anubha Singhal, Surashree Rahane | 2 min read
a group of school children in uniform walking in front of a fort_education
July 11, 2024
Government vs private schools: What works better?
Aditya Natraj (Piramal Foundation) and Parth Shah (Centre for Civil Society) discuss the crucial role played by both school systems, and why they must work together to ensure quality education.
by India Development Review | 11 min read
A group of Tharu women holding placards and flags-forest
July 9, 2024
Singing naari shakti in Lakhimpur Kheri: Tharu women’s protest songs
by Nivada Rana | 2 min read
two feet of a person resting in an auto-heatwave
June 26, 2024
Extreme heat in India needs funds to fix
The recent spate of deadly heatwaves highlights the need for long-term systemic solutions, which come with a hefty price tag. Here’s how India can foot the bill.
by Tamanna Dalal | 7 min read
Climate fast protest at ladakh
May 23, 2024
In Ladakh, democracy and ecology take centre stage
The people of Ladakh are rallying together to support a movement that seeks statehood, inclusion in the Sixth Schedule, and environmental protection.
by Jigmat Paljor | 6 min read
colourful cubes stacked on top of each other_systemic change
May 15, 2024
How organisations can drive systemic change
This report on systemic change exemplars highlights a combination of eight practices used by Indian nonprofits to create impact at scale.
by India Development Review | 7 min read
Concentric circles_systems thinking
May 2, 2024
Systems thinking for climate: What nonprofits need
Grassroots nonprofits can apply a systems thinking approach only if their ecosystem of funders, intermediaries, and larger nonprofits embrace it as well.
by Shreya Adhikari, Sneha Philip | 7 min read
Photo of Shankar Singh_social change
April 30, 2024
IDR Interviews | Shankar Singh (Part II)
Co-founder of Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) and RTI activist Shankar Singh talks about the role of music and theatre in driving social movements, and how to remain motivated amid adversity.
by Rajika Seth, Rakesh Swami | 6 min read
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