Dasra

We're delighted to share that this year, we celebrate 25 years of Dasra being in service of anchoring transformative impact in India. This journey has been one of recognizing the deep inequities that live among us, by making visible the invisible and bridging these vast divides. It has been about sparking determination, not pity. It has been about challenging the status quo, the courage to take paths less travelled and the willingness to immerse in the shared truths of our vulnerabilities. It has been about making philanthropy work for communities, not for privilege. It has called for nurturing trust and radical kindness; the empathy to explore possibilities and the humility to accept these in our oneness. This journey has been about a fierce ambition to be uncompromising, to satiate the hunger for learning and to have the audacity to amplify the most vulnerable of voices. It has required perseverance, empathy, and gusto: true moral courage for sustenance. It has for us inspired leadership that adjusts the sails to catch the wind to imagine possibilities in pursuit of a higher purpose, bigger than ourselves but that together is surmountable. For us, it has been a journey of combining the power of the mind and the courage of the heart to tackle large-scale inequities. As we look forward, we remain committed to our vision of transforming India anchored around our ethos of empowering communities to "thrive through equity". It seems like a long journey thus far, but for us, the journey has just begun. #thrivethroughequity #ABillionThriving #Dasraat25 Neera Nundy Deval Sanghavi Shailja Mehta Jyotirmoy Chatterji Ninad Ankleshwaria Parnasha Banerjee Dinella Oliveira

Across India, women-led NGOs are quietly yet powerfully redefining leadership—centering communities, maximizing resources, and creating impact that endures for generations. These organizations don’t just address challenges; they unlock potential. By transforming grassroots insights into scalable solutions, they empower communities to thrive. Their work goes beyond aid—it paves the way for lasting change. Recognizing this transformative power, Rebuild India Fund will soon announce the launch of an exclusive cohort of women-led NGOs selected through a participatory assessment process that leverages the experience of Rebuild's existing portfolio of women leaders. Guided by inspiring leaders - Maya Patel of Tarsadia Foundation and Farida Kathawalla of Circle of Hope, we aim to amplify the voices of women who are not just leading but reshaping our collective future. Because when women lead, hope becomes action. Change becomes inevitable. #RootedInHerPower #RebuildIndiaFund #WomenChangemakers #GrassrootsLeadership

India Philanthropy Forum 2024 Boston, co-anchored by Indiaspora & Dasra successfully convened 160+ diaspora philanthropists, foundations, NGO leaders, sector experts, and academicians from Boston and across the USA. The forum fostered fresh ideas and discussions on enhancing diaspora giving, driving sustainable impact in areas like gender equity, climate action, collaboration, and social innovation—all with a shared mission of reimagining India by 2047. Some of the key highlights of the forum included, The event underscored the evolving role of philanthropy in India, highlighting its potential to drive sustainable change by going beyond financial contributions to include expertise, networks, and time, while emphasizing the critical role the diaspora can play in turning this vision into reality. Collaboration emerged as a key theme, with funders, experts, and advisors encouraged to align efforts and pool resources to address India's complex challenges. Innovation was highlighted, urging funders to embrace risk and trust NGO insights to develop long-term solutions. Data and technology were recognized as essential tools for evidence-based decisions and measurable impact, while climate resilience was prioritized as integral to sustainable development. Gender equity was reaffirmed as central to progress, with a call to remove barriers and create opportunities for women and girls, unlocking transformative change for a more equitable and resilient India. The convening reaffirmed our conviction: India is a land of boundless opportunity, and bold philanthropy has the potential to drive lasting change. MR Rangaswami | Sanjeev Joshipura | Shoba V. | Amita Bapat - Siddiqui | Neera Nundy | Deval Sanghavi | Shailja Mehta | Jyotirmoy Chatterji | Ethna Ghosh | Prachi Pal (She/Her) | Reeva Kulkarni | Jayant Thanvi

Check out the latest blog by Dasra on exploring localization within India’s philanthropy landscape, featured on WINGS. In the blog, we highlight the importance of strengthening India’s mature and dynamic non-profit ecosystem. Engaging a diverse range of funder cohorts is key to driving meaningful and sustainable impact. While localization alone isn’t the solution, strategic collaboration and focused engagement can unlock the sector’s full potential. Authored by Ami Misra and Prachi Pal (She/Her) #Philanthropy #NonProfit #Impact #Sustainability #India #Collaboration

We're so happy to be marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities with our next event! Please come to Workplace Inclusion and Disability Rights In India, hosted by the Godrej DEI Lab in collaboration with Khaitan & Co on December 3, 3pm, at Godrej One Mumbai. We'll release Khaitan's updated handbook of Indian law and disability rights, and hear from an electrifying set of experts and advocates, including author and para-swimming champion Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu; general counsel at JSW Ananya Sharma; and trailblazing DEI lead of Godrej Properties, Zoya (They / Them)—among many others. The event will be followed by high tea. Please RSVP now! https://lnkd.in/dq5qZnw7 #dei #godrej #disabilityrights #accessibility #eventsinmumbai #inclusion #diversity #pwd #pwdrights #disabilityawaremess #IDPD #Disabilityawarenessday Image description: Slide 1: Poster for the "Workplace Inclusion and Disability Rights in India event" with speaker photos. Scheduled for 3-5 pm, 3rd December 2024, at Godrej One, Vikhroli, Mumbai. Slide 2: Panelists Arva Merchant, Madhavi Latha, and Ananya Sharma, are pictured with brief descriptions of their professional roles and organizations with whom they are associated. Slide 3: Panelists Aradhana Lal, Zoya and the moderator, Aakash Choubey, are pictured with brief descriptions of their professional roles and organizations with whom they are associated.

Mark Your Calendars! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the date for this year’s Data for Good Exchange India Annual Conference—a platform where data and social impact intersect to spark change. 📅 Dec 2nd, 2024. 🔒 This is an exclusive event, bringing together a select group of changemakers, data enthusiasts, and nonprofit leaders. Let’s redefine what’s possible when data meets purpose. Stay tuned for updates! 🌟 #D4GX2024 #D4GX2024IndiaAnnualConference #DataForGood Bloomberg Societal Thinking Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS)

As the D4GX 2024 India Annual Conference approaches, we’re curious to hear from you! What insights would you like to gain from this exclusive, closed-door event? Share your thoughts by voting in the poll below! ⬇ #D4GX2024IndiaAnnualConference #D4GXIndia

In a major move to enhance urban sanitation and used water management in Sikkim, a MoU was signed between the Urban Development Department (UDD), Government of Sikkim and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) as a partner of the NFSSM Alliance Shri. Jitendra Singh Raje, the Commissioner cum Secretary of the Urban Development Department, Government of Sikkim and Dr. Debolina Kundu, Director, National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) signed the document on behalf of the respective parties. Shri. Dinker Gurung, Chief Town Planner, UDD and representatives of the NFSSM Alliance were present during the signing of the MoU which was followed by an in person meeting to set the action plan. The MoU is aimed at establishing a strong partnership between the state government and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) to support the state's urban sanitation efforts. This collaboration is also an integral part of the "Parvat Manthan" initiative, which focuses on sustainable development of mountain states in India. In addition to this, the NIUA and the NFSSM Alliance, with support from Viega Foundation (Viega India) and its Sikkim state chapter partners Center for Water and Sanitation (CWAS), CRDF, CEPT University, BORDA South Asia (Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association), Water Sanitation and Hygiene Institute (WASH Institute), and Ecosan Services Foundation, India, will leverage its collective expertise and share best practices to enable context-specific solutions and guidance to promote sustainable urban development, enabling Sikkim to achieve inclusive and climate resilient sanitation, in line with its Vision 2047 and SDG 6 mandates. To read more check out the state's press release: https://lnkd.in/d-5vFFTw Dasra (Secretariat, NFSSM Alliance) Medje Prahm | Marina Brückner-Supriyono | Mahreen Matto | Dhawal Patil | Aasim Mansuri | Dhruv Bhavsar | Snehit Prakash | Praveen Nagaraja | Parnasha Banerjee | Kaveri Dhawan | Tamara Fernandes | Shreya Samant | Surbhi Malu | Reshwin Noel Washington | Stuti Gupta | Mansi Rathore (She/Her)

Celebrating the Successful Completion of DCP Cohort 2's Second Workshop! 🎉 After 6 months of learning and growth, we’re thrilled to announce the successful completion of the second workshop of the Data Catalyst Program (DCP), held in Bengaluru! 🚀 Over two action-packed days, participants deepened their understanding of key data pillars—leadership, building & optimizing data tables, managing access, and perfecting data pitches. Day 2 featured an exciting session where all 10 participating NGOs pitched their innovative data solutions and shared progress on solving their unique data challenges, supported by expert mentors. The workshop culminated with an inspiring fireside chat with Manu Srivastava on data and tech leadership. We are proud to announce Fortify Health as the winner of the INR 5 Lakh grant 🏆, which will be used to fuel their innovative data project. A huge thank you to Project Tech4Dev and goalkeep for partnering with us to create this impactful program for data and tech professionals in the social sector. It’s through such collaborations and spaces for like-minded individuals that true impact is catalyzed and lasting connections are made. Antarang Foundation Digital Green Avanti Fellows Caring With Colour - A Manasi Kirloskar Initiative Dream A Dream Farmers for Forests (F4F) Medha Saturday Art Class Shujaaz Inc Donald Lobo Abhishek Nair Kavneet Kaur Manije Kelkar Nirali Trivedi Jishnu Sarkar Swapneel Rane Erica Arya Freya Ray #DCP #DataCatalyst #TechForGood #InnovationInAction #SocialImpact #DataLeadership #NGOs #CollaborationForImpac

We are excited to partner with ILSS - India Leaders for Social Sector at the India's Women leadership Conference 2024, to host a session on "Feminist Leadership: Pathway for successful organizations, economies, and worlds" 🕙 Timing: 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. 📍 Location: Jacaranda Hall 02, India Habitat Centre 👩🏻🏫Session Anchor: Yamini Atmavilas, Director, Dasra 📝Register now: https://lnkd.in/gTNHahdE This engaging discussion will feature concentric circles of thought leaders exploring the definition and significance of #feminist and #intersectional #leadership across diverse sectors. Our goal is to curate an open and inclusive conversation on how leadership is interpreted and modeled by individuals, embracing diverse gender expressions and the intersections of identity within their professional journeys. The discussion will bring together the perspectives and experiences of feminist leaders from both the impact and private sectors. Aparna Uppaluri | Priyanka Samy | Sudarshan S | Sujata Khandekar | Mridu Kamal | Deepali D. Vandana | Gayatri Das Sharma #IWLC2024 #ThrivethroughEquity #WomeninLeadership