• Blog

Connecting Dots

  • Source : ISDM
  • 15 October 2018
In this thought-provoking article, the author explores the importance of connecting seemingly disparate ideas to drive innovation in the social sector. The narrative demonstrates how drawing on diverse experiences and interdisciplinary perspectives can uncover hidden opportunities for social impact. It also offers practical guidance on synthesizing information to develop comprehensive strategies that address complex societal challenges.
  • Blog

Climate Change Destroying Women’s Lives in Alwar and Their Voices Must Be Heard

  • Source : ISDM
  • 14 November 2017
This article discusses how climate change is disproportionately impacting women in Alwar, intensifying existing gender inequalities. It highlights environmental challenges such as water scarcity and increasing extreme weather, which exacerbate hardships for local women. The narrative calls for targeted policy interventions and community-based sustainable practices that amplify women’s voices and safeguard their livelihoods in a rapidly changing climate.
  • Blog

Choice Between ‘I’ Versus ‘Us’

  • Source : ISDM
  • 5 October 2017
In this reflective piece, the author examines the tension between individual ambition and collective success in the social sector. The article analyzes how personal interests and collaborative efforts interact and sometimes conflict. It advocates for a balanced approach that honors individual contributions while fostering a culture of teamwork, ultimately leading to more effective and sustainable social impact.
  • Blog

Becoming a Reflective Practitioner Taught Me the Importance of Journey

  • Source : ISDM
  • 21 May 2019
In 2015, when I got introduced to the field of social work or the development sector, I thought I would be the best fit in the sector and hence I did chose to volunteer at various places through NSS etc. But I was oblivious to the fact that volunteering although an essential aspect of the sector (as it shows the person’s commitment and grit to do good for the society) remains very isolated from other vital elements of the system…
  • Blog

Because I Am Beautiful

  • Source : ISDM
  • 16 April 2019
In a world where people are proudly calling themselves ‘feminists’, nobody paid attention to this issue of ‘colour discrimination’. Like patriarchy, it’s so much imbibed in us! People would be sensitive to the poor people living around them, to the environmental issues, to domestic violence and many such issues. It’s appreciable, but where is humanity while commenting on a friend with dark skin “iss ka toh chehra hi aisa hai”? These coloured comments are not new to me. I have grown…
  • Blog

5 Living Elements to Start Your Climate Change Fight at Home

  • Source : ISDM
  • 3 June 2019
This article outlines five actionable lifestyle elements individuals can adopt to contribute to the fight against climate change from home. It covers practices such as energy conservation, waste reduction, sustainable consumption, water management, and eco-friendly transportation. By integrating these elements into daily life, the post illustrates how small actions collectively help mitigate environmental impact and promote long-term sustainability.
  • Case Study

Mohammed Yunus and Grameen Bank

  • Source : ISDM
  • 3 October 2022
This case-let introduces Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Laureate and founder of Grameen Bank, exploring his pioneering work in microcredit. It examines Yunus’s motivations, personal characteristics, and the contextual factors that shaped his journey in redefining poverty alleviation through access to credit. Learners will gain insights into the principles and applications of microcredit and microfinance, while also engaging with the systemic and cultural shifts driven by Yunus and Grameen Bank in Bangladesh—a nation still in its formative years when the bank was established in 1983.
  • Book

Data, In Deed

  • Source : ISDM
  • 1 November 2024
Data Stories features 6 inspirational stories of how SPOs are using data to maximise their impact. Five of these stories are told in the unique format of a graphic novel and emphasise how data-driven decision-making has helped these SPOs create real, measurable change on the ground. Told in a narrative, storytelling style, each story shows how the use of data has helped the SPO become more efficient, and have a greater positive impact on the community it works with.
  • Paper / Report

Effective Philanthropy with an Inclusive Development Lens Insights and Good Practices from Philanthropic Organisations

  • Source : ISDM
  • 1 November 2024
Drawing on insights from 37 philanthropic organisations, this report introduces the Six-Point PID Framework to guide philanthropies on their journey towards more inclusive practices. The framework emphasises six critical principles: focusing on marginalised communities, fostering trust among stakeholders, prioritising community-centric approaches, enabling long-term and flexible funding, promoting transparency and inclusivity, and encouraging collaborative action. It highlights how philanthropies can achieve meaningful impact by adopting these principles, shifting from traditional charity models to inclusive development strategies.
  • Paper / Report

Unleashing the Power of Philanthropy

  • Source : ISDM
  • 1 September 2023
This working paper provides valuable insights and knowledge to reshape philanthropy for justice, equality, and inclusive development. These insights and perspectives are based on interviews conducted with diverse stakeholders from within the philanthropic ecosystem revealing key findings, motivations, unmet needs, forces driving actions, common methods, and obstacles within the development sector.
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