Our strategic pillars have shaped our program initiatives. These programs facilitate and fuel collaborative action across key SDG areas vital for GEDI (Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion).
Non-profit organizations and philanthropy are vital contributors to India’s development story. As key partners to the government, institutions, and communities – they are driving transformative change for underserved and vulnerable communities across issues and geographies. However, there exists a significant gap in research and data within the non-profit and philanthropic ecosystem. Current data is fragmented, with various entities examining the sector from their unique perspectives, often resulting in siloed insights and a lack of comprehensive understanding in identifying trends, challenges, and opportunities effectively. The absence of a consolidated and holistic narrative hampers effective decision-making. Furthermore, the spectrum of insights and perspectives from communities and non-profit organizations remains under-represented in the mainstream.
We triangulate ground reports, community testimonies, and non-profit expertise to drive meaningful, evidence-based and lasting impact continually highlighting pathways toward solutions. By combining data-driven analysis with the invaluable knowledge of sector experts, we empower decision-makers to make informed choices and drive sustainable social impact. . With our ears to the ground, our research captures macro-trends at play in philanthropy and collates good practices from civil society. We undertake research on distinct themes such as macro trends about India’s philanthropy ecosystem, and flagship sectoral research, where we study a thematic area and provide an overview of the action landscape. We also support non-profit organizations and funders with evidence-backed strategy narratives and codification of practice.
Over the past 25 years, Dasra has published over 500 reports, videos, articles, and other communication collaterals that have played a critical role in shaping the narrative on development in India. The breadth of our work spans across sectors, influencing stakeholder action and strengthening narratives that shape India’s development landscape. Through online and offline platforms, we reach over 10,000 stakeholders annually, while our research-driven convenings amplify critical perspectives and foster collaboration in the sector. These feature the voices of experts and practitioners with diverse perspectives, generating actionable insights from the collective wisdom of India’s expansive social impact landscape.
Non-profit organizations and philanthropy are vital contributors to India’s development story. As key partners to the government, institutions, and communities – they are driving transformative change for underserved and vulnerable communities across issues and geographies. However, there exists a significant gap in research and data within the non-profit and philanthropic ecosystem. Current data is fragmented, with various entities examining the sector from their unique perspectives, often resulting in siloed insights and a lack of comprehensive understanding in identifying trends, challenges, and opportunities effectively. The absence of a consolidated and holistic narrative hampers effective decision-making. Furthermore, the spectrum of insights and perspectives from communities and non-profit organizations remains under-represented in the mainstream.
We triangulate ground reports, community testimonies, and non-profit expertise to drive meaningful, evidence-based and lasting impact continually highlighting pathways toward solutions. By combining data-driven analysis with the invaluable knowledge of sector experts, we empower decision-makers to make informed choices and drive sustainable social impact. . With our ears to the ground, our research captures macro-trends at play in philanthropy and collates good practices from civil society. We undertake research on distinct themes such as macro trends about India’s philanthropy ecosystem, and flagship sectoral research, where we study a thematic area and provide an overview of the action landscape. We also support non-profit organizations and funders with evidence-backed strategy narratives and codification of practice.
Over the past 25 years, Dasra has published over 500 reports, videos, articles, and other communication collaterals that have played a critical role in shaping the narrative on development in India. The breadth of our work spans across sectors, influencing stakeholder action and strengthening narratives that shape India’s development landscape. Through online and offline platforms, we reach over 10,000 stakeholders annually, while our research-driven convenings amplify critical perspectives and foster collaboration in the sector. These feature the voices of experts and practitioners with diverse perspectives, generating actionable insights from the collective wisdom of India’s expansive social impact landscape.
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