Moving beyond charity towards philanthropy for social justice: Role of local leadership in philanthropy

This blog is based on an episode of the ISDM-CPSJ 2022 Philanthropy and Social Justice Conversation Series that features conversations with thought leaders and action leaders on the need to reshape and tap the potential of philanthropy for social justice in India. As we continue to grapple with how best philanthropy can enable solving the many pressing issues of our times, it is crucial to consider the potential of local and community-driven leadership. We need to reflect on and evaluate how philanthropy

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Urvi Shriram

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Livelihood, Financial Inclusion, and Economic Empowerment

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