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We're pleased to announce the 16th edition of Dasra Philanthropy Week (DPW). Join us for DPW 2025, where bold ideas will take center stage, critical dialogue will drive solutions, and collaborative effort will chart the course for an equitable and sustainable India by 2047. A key highlight of DPW 2025 is the India Philanthropy Forum (IPF) Mumbai Chapter – a dynamic platform for dialogue, innovation, and action. This full-day event will feature curated sessions exploring philanthropy’s transformative potential, bringing together changemakers, thought leaders, and philanthropists to engage in impactful conversation. Attendance is invite-only. Register your interest today! Details coming soon. https://lnkd.in/dWwW6kdy Neera Nundy, Deval Sanghavi, Shailja Mehta, Parnasha Banerjee, Ninad Ankleshwaria, Ethna Ghosh, Yamini Atmavilas #DPW2025 #Risingat2047 #DasraPhilanthropyWeek2025 #DasraPhilanthropyWeek #RSVP

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫! Progress on gender equity and leadership isn’t about a single day—it’s about consistent action, collaboration, and pushing boundaries every step of the way. This newsletter is a space to share insights, amplify voices, and highlight key developments driving gender equity. Each month, we’ll bring you stories and updates from across the ecosystem—spotlighting sector-wide trends, emerging challenges, and the conversations shaping workplaces, philanthropy, and leadership. In this issue, we cover highlights from Dasra Philanthropy Week, key takeaways from the World Economic Forum, an industry spotlight on inclusive leadership, and the latest shifts in global gender funding. Stay engaged. Stay inspired. Let’s build change—together. Aon Breakthrough Trust Child in Need Institute (CINI) Confederation of Indian Industry Co-Impact EdelGive Foundation EquiLead Ford Foundation Gates Foundation ILSS - India Leaders for Social Sector Lodha Foundation KARM for Young Indian Women Martha Farrell Foundation Red Dot Foundation - Safecity Reliance Foundation South Asia Women Foundation India URJA TRUST WomenLift Health Women in Global Health XLRI Delhi-NCR Swetha Joseph Shailja Mehta Yamini Atmavilas Gauri Sanghi Roshni Mukherji Damini Mohan Anamika Misra Tanya Dikshit Ranjula Singh Epcita Shukla Devika Nagori #WomenLeadIndia #AcceleratingEquity #Thrivethroughequity #BreakingBarriers #WomeninLeadership

Grateful to have had Moutushi Sengupta as an advisor and mentor for the Dasra Fellowship. With a wealth of experience across leading organizations like Oxfam, the MacArthur Foundation, Co-Impact, and AVPN, Moutushi has been a key guiding force in shaping the design of the fellowship and the journeys of our Fellows. In her own words, Moutushi shares what drives her commitment to this fellowship and the impact she hopes to create.

⭐ 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗦𝗥 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮  At Dasra Philanthropy Week 2025, we explored how CSR in India is evolving from a compliance-driven exercise to a strategic tool for long-term, systemic change. Our session "Shaping New Paradigms in Corporate Giving" brought together CSR leaders, funders, and grassroots changemakers to explore how collaboration, innovation, and long-term commitment can drive deeper impact. 🌍✨ The conversation underscored a significant shift—companies are moving beyond transactional giving to embed CSR within core business strategies, prioritizing sustainable, mission-driven partnerships. The rise of blended finance and ESG integration is fostering more structured, fiscally sustainable models. At the same time, grassroots engagement remains critical—while large-scale partnerships bring resources, it is the smaller, community-led organizations that often drive systemic change. Speakers emphasized the need for trust-based, long-term collaborations over short-term funding cycles, urging both corporates and nonprofits to align their efforts for lasting impact. 💡 To support this evolving landscape, we launched the CSR Handbook "𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆: 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹” developed in collaboration with Nishith Desai Associates. This definitive guide unpacks compliance frameworks, strategic giving, and impact-driven philanthropy through a Q&A format, offering expert legal insights and real-world case studies. Designed as a practical resource, it aims to help stakeholders navigate compliance, tax efficiency, and collaborative funding models to unlock CSR’s full potential beyond regulatory mandates. 📖 Read it now!: https://lnkd.in/eC5dNXGF As inspiring as the momentum at DPW is, it’s what we do with it that matters. The future of CSR lies in breaking silos, fostering cross-sector partnerships, and ensuring that resources are equitably distributed. 📩 Have thoughts on the future of CSR? Explore the handbook, share your story or reach out at dpw2025@dasra.org to explore collaboration! Deval Sanghavi Ninad Ankleshwaria Divya Puri Parekh Shrutika Jadhav Rahul Rishi Priti Kibe Namrata Agarwal Abhejit Agarwal Aloka Majumdar Siddhartha Menon Deepa Pawar Shruti Patil Anupama Gopinathan Hinali Doshi Forbes Marshall Nishith Desai Associates QUEST Alliance HSBC Axis Bank Tiny Miracles (B Corp) Anubhuti Trust #DPW2025 #DasraPhilanthropyWeek #CSRforImpact #CorporateGiving #BeyondCompliance #SustainableCSR #FutureOfPhilanthropy 

Led by entrepreneurs and professionals in fields such as technology, finance, and law, India’s rapidly growing affluent population is reshaping its economic and philanthropic landscape. Dasra, in collaboration with SVP India, conducted a pioneering research study exploring the giving motivations and behaviors of this cohort — inspired by a similar study conducted by Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS) in the US. The study delves into the factors shaping their philanthropic choices, from deep-rooted cultural influences to emerging trends like collaborative giving. It highlights the challenges professionals encounter as they integrate philanthropy into their lives, and outlines opportunities for the philanthropy ecosystem to deepen engagement with this cohort. Read the full report to discover how India’s professionals are transforming the future of philanthropy: https://lnkd.in/d8t8WAXz Sherry Yezdani Vera Michalchik Micah McElroy Ami Misra Mahima Sharda Neera Nundy Prachi Pal (She/Her) Pratyaksha J. GivingPi #Dasra #GivingPi #SVPIndia #Philanthropy #PhilanthropyProfessionals #SocialImpact #Research #India

Thirty years ago, the 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 laid out a vision; a world where women and girls have the same opportunities to learn, lead, and thrive. Decades of public investment, philanthropy, and community-driven action have brought us closer to that future. This #InternationalWomensDay2025, leaders and changemakers reflect on the progress made over the past 30 years, and the road ahead. From government policies to grassroots initiatives, they share what has worked, what still needs to change, and why investing in women’s leadership is key to lasting impact. Aon Breakthrough Trust Child in Need Institute (CINI) Confederation of Indian Industry Co-Impact CREA EdelGive Foundation EquiLead Ford Foundation Gates Foundation ILSS - India Leaders for Social Sector Lodha Foundation KARM for Young Indian Women Martha Farrell Foundation Red Dot Foundation - Safecity Reliance Foundation South Asia Women Foundation India URJA TRUST WomenLift Health Women in Global Health XLRI Delhi-NCR Devaki Singh Sudarshan S Radhika Bharat Ram Aasha Pai Archana Ramachandran Shailja Mehta Yamini Atmavilas Gauri Sanghi Roshni Mukherji Damini Mohan Tanya Dikshit Anamika Misra Ranjula Singh Epcita Shukla Devika Nagori #IWD2025 #Beijing30 #CSW2025 #WomenLeadIndia #AcceleratingEquity #BreakingBarriers #WomenInLeadership #ThrivethroughEquity

Thirty years ago, the 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗷𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 laid out a bold vision for gender equality—one that called for systemic change across economies, workplaces, and leadership structures. Three decades later, the question remains: How far have we come? There have been undeniable wins. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹. But despite progress, 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀, and leadership remains an uneven playing field. This week is a pivotal moment in the global movement for gender equality. 𝗔𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟲𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 (𝗖𝗦𝗪) 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲, 𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻. At 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, we know that 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿. We must not only open doors for women but also 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼, ensuring they can lead, thrive, and drive change. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗷𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀. This IWD, let’s celebrate progress, reflect on what still needs to change, and double down on the work ahead.  Aon Breakthrough Trust Child in Need Institute (CINI) Confederation of Indian Industry Co-Impact CREA EdelGive Foundation EquiLead Ford Foundation Gates Foundation ILSS - India Leaders for Social Sector Lodha Foundation KARM Martha Farrell Foundation Red Dot Foundation - Safecity Reliance Foundation South Asia Women Foundation India URJA TRUST WomenLift Health Women in Global Health XLRI Delhi-NCR Shailja Mehta Yamini Atmavilas Gauri Sanghi Roshni Mukherji Damini Mohan Tanya Dikshit Anamika Misra Ranjula Singh Epcita Shukla Devika Nagori #IWD2025 #Beijing30 #CSW2025 #WomenLeadIndia #AcceleratingEquity #BreakingBarriers #WomenInLeadership #ThrivethroughEquity

AI, Tech & Data for Good: What does it take to build an inclusive digital future? At Game Changers for Good: Role of Tech & AI, a flagship convening under Dasra Philanthropy Week 2025, we explored how technology, data, and AI can shape a more resilient and inclusive India.From the reality of AI for marginalized communities to the limitations of open-source tech, the discussions surfaced key insights: • AI for whom? The promise of AI must be rooted in community realities, ensuring access, agency, and safeguards. • Open-source ≠ accessibility. Data gaps and digital literacy continue to limit its real-world impact. • We are already in the age of AI. AI is actively shaping policy, automation, and development today. This gathering reinforced a key message: Technology alone is not the solution—but when designed with inclusion, ethics, equity, and collaboration at its core, it can be a game-changer for social good. A big thank you to our incredible speakers, partners, and participants for making this a powerful space for dialogue and action. Let’s keep the conversation going—what’s your biggest takeaway from the event? Drop your thoughts below! Swipe to see key insights and moments from the event! #DPW2025 #DasraPhilanthropyWeek #DasraPhilanthropyWeek2025 #DPW #Risingat2047 #philanthropy #Equity #Future #Progress #Sustainable #SocialImpact #Philanthropy #Development #India #Event #DataDay #Gender #OpenAccess #Climate #ClimateResilience #philanthropymatters #outcomes #engagement

For 25 years, Dasra’s journey has been shaped by those who give and those who are committed to creating change. In this series, we sit down with changemakers who have dedicated their lives to India’s development story—leaders, doers, and dreamers who refuse to accept the status quo. Through raw, unfiltered conversations, they reveal the struggles, the turning points, and the hope that fuels their work. These are moments of truth, resilience, and purpose - captured like never before. Watch, reflect, and draw inspiration from those who refuse to give up.   Because change doesn’t just happen – it takes place one step at a time – by those who dare to try. Bhagwan Thacker, Bijal Brahmbhatt, Sakshi Gudwani, Deepa Pawar, A. Kalimuthu, Amira Shah Chhabra, Divya Varma, Donald Lobo, Adam Khorakiwala, Vanessa D'Souza, Safeena Husain, vineet rai, Neera Nundy, Deval Sanghavi #findingourplace #dasra #socialinteraction #changemakers #leaders #inspiration #ngoleaders #conversations https://lnkd.in/dhCZGpTT

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller At the Virtual Impact Forum of the Dasra Philanthropy Week, we uncovered how peer-to-peer networks are rewriting the future of South and Southeast Asia. From empowering youth to shaping policies, dive in to learn how collaboration is driving systemic change. With South Asia home to the world’s largest youth population, the question isn’t just about growth—it’s about who is leading it. As we navigate diverse regional challenges, peer networks are proving essential in scaling solutions that are adaptive, participatory, and impactful. By amplifying marginalized voices, fostering contextualized interventions, and strengthening capacity-building, these networks are ensuring that solutions are not just effective but sustainable. Through real-world case studies, the session ‘Scaling Impact through Peer-to-Peer Networks in South and Southeast Asia’ brought together leading voices to unpack how grassroots collaboration drives systemic change. We are thankful to our speakers for their invaluable insights: Alauddin Ahmed (ITN-BUET); Anushka Saraf; Dr. Mahreen Matto (National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and Shamim Ahsan Chowdhury (United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (UCLG ASPAC). The session was moderated by Reshwin Noel Washington. Swipe through to explore key takeaways on how peer networks are unlocking transformative impact across the region. Engage in the detailed discussion: https://lnkd.in/gPMA66UA Neera Nundy; Deval Sanghavi; Parnasha Banerjee, Dhruv Mitter; Kaveri Dhawan; Mansi Rathore (She/Her); Pragya B.; Shreya Narain #DPW2025 #SouthAsia #SoutheastAsia #peernetwork