Towards a transformed India, where a billion thrive with dignity and equity

Dasra plays the role of a systems orchestrator in India’s social sector, bringing together funders, nonprofits, governments, and communities to amplify grassroots voices and enable community- led change. We build organizational capacity, nurture leadership, and strengthen philanthropy’s infrastructure to unlock knowledge, resources, and capital. Through collaborative action, we co-create solutions that shift systems and move India toward an equitable future. To learn more about who we are and our journey in the sector, click here.

OUR FOUR PILLARS

At Dasra our strategic pillars serve as a foundation and fuel for our approach shaping how we create impact across the sector.

01

Thriving
Communities

Building from the
Ground Up

True equity starts by empowering marginalized communities with skills, resources, and mentorship to build solutions that drive local, lasting change

02

Collaborative
Platforms

Multiplying Impact Together

India’s equitable future relies on collective strength. Through shared platforms, pooled funds, and strategic alliances, Dasra drives action, investment, and change

03

Accelerating
Systems Change

Strengthening
Roots, Not Just
Branches

Equity demands addressing root causes, not just symptoms. Uniting governments, NGOs, funders and communities, Dasra shifts power, shapes policy and builds lasting systems.

04

India for the
World, The World
for India

Inspiring Global
Movements

By elevating grassroot advancements on world platforms, we build synergistic dialogues and resource mobilization — forging a symbiotic India-global partnership

IMPACT: GOAL ALIGNED

Over 25 years, Dasra has become a
partner of choice for orchestrating
collaborative action. The impact, across
identified goals, speaks for the success of
Dasra’s approach

$445M+

Funds Influenced

1150+

Platforms & Partnerships

2300+

Non-profits Supported

1130+

Funders Cultivated/Engaged

72+

Central/State Policies Advised

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dasra Philanthropy Week

11-17 March 2024
Mumbai & Online

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NEW RESOURCES

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