INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day, for decades, has been an annual reminder of the bias and inequalities that women continue to face. Despite a long battle for equality, we live in a world plagued by gender-based violence, abuse, and sexual harassment. But despite many hurdles, women have been at the forefront of progress in many areas. Women NGO leaders in India...

SINCE the beginning of time, people have always found ways to help others who are less fortunate than themselves. So when one asks ‘what is philanthropy?’  to put it simply, it is an act of giving something of yourself - be it money, resources or time - to promote the welfare of others. While philanthropy is often associated with...

IMAGINE a space where social sector leaders can pitch their ideas to potential investors, just like on the popular TV show Shark Tank. Now, imagine that instead of pitching for profits, these entrepreneurs are pitching for a cause – a cause to make a difference in the lives of those in need. Welcome to Fast Pitch, by Social Venture...

WHILE nonprofits play a vital role in making the world a better, more inclusive place, they have to deal with many challenges - among them the need to secure sufficient funding to work towards their missions. However, with so many players out there raising money for nonprofit organisations and vying for donations, it can be challenging to stand out...

AS a donor, one of the most rewarding aspects of giving to a non-profit organisation is the knowledge that your donation is making a difference and adding value to the lives of others. But did you know there is an added bonus? That your contribution to a cause close to your heart can also have a positive impact on...

AS the world marks February 4 as World Cancer Day, the disease remains a significant public health concern in India. An estimated 1.5 million new cases are reported in India every year. And the burden of cancer is an ever-increasing problem. What is of particular concern is the incidence of childhood cancer which is on the rise. According to...

AS India celebrates Republic Day, a day to commemorate the adoption of the Indian Constitution, it is also a time to reflect on the nation's progress and also the fact that not everyone in our country has the same opportunities and privileges. How can we help those in need and commemorate Republic Day? We can make a difference in...

THE Indian Constitution states that all individuals in India, regardless of gender, caste, or religion, are equal. Despite notable achievements by women in various fields, the grim reality is that a girl child is considered a burden in some sections of our society. They could be denied education, nutrition, care, and even the right to life. Female foeticide, the...

OVER the last decade, crowdfunding in India and across the globe has emerged as a credible financing tool for various causes. These could be crowdfunding for personal needs or for others and causes close to your heart. Crowdfunding refers to the process of raising funds for a particular business, charitable cause, or specific project, like a startup business venture....

SWAMI Vivekananda is revered across the country as one of the foremost youth icons and thought leaders of the early modern era. He is often credited with catapulting Indian spiritual philosophy onto the world stage at the Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893. Such was the enigma of young Swami Vivekananda that he left the world spellbound by...