​Celebrating its 15th edition, Dasra Philanthropy Week 2024 invited a convergence of diverse stakeholders and voices within the development ecosystem anchored around the theme of ‘Thrive through Equity’, to help shape a collective perspective for shaping the future of India.

With a lens of gender, equity, diversity and inclusion, and with a commitment to thrive through equity, the event posed challenging questions, initiated thought-provoking conversations, and created a space that amplified diverse voices from every corner of India.

Interview

Radha Goenka on her strategic approach to elevate and scale impact in overlooked sectors

Radha Goenka, RPG Foundation

The estimated funding gap looms large as India continues to fall short of NITI Aayog’s estimated spending (13 percent of GDP) needed to meet the 17 UN SDG commitments. However, within this challenge lies a unique opportunity – a chance to redefine India’s capacity for impact and unlock a new era in the philanthropy landscape that moves beyond simply unlocking capital.

At the Dasra Philanthropy Week (DPW) 2024, Alliance regional representative, Aarti Mohan had the opportunity to converse with Goenka regarding the evolving landscape of philanthropy in India. Read more…

Conference report

Thrive through equity: Takeaways from Dasra Philanthropy Week 2024

Aarti Mohan, Rini Jincy Paul and Lekhya Reddy, Sattva

Despite India’s remarkable economic progress over the last decade, characterised by a notable reduction in extreme poverty and a 7% increase in GDP, the nation still grapples with significant gender disparities. This is evidenced by examples such as the high rate of women dropping out of the labour market, which is higher than almost anywhere else in the world by only one country. Read more…

Reflections from delegates

Private philanthropy is a catalyst to bridge gaps in India’s growth

Rini Jincy Paul and Lekhya Reddy, Sattva

While India’s economic growth accelerates, the landscape of private philanthropy is growing steadily. However, a crucial question arises: Is the affluent segment giving in proportion to the escalating wealth? Dasra unveiled its India Philanthropy Report 2024 in collaboration with Bain and Company during the Dasra Philanthropy Week, followed by an insightful panel discussion. Read more…

Building the talent backbone for the future leaders of non-profits

Annmarie McQueen, Alliance magazine

Non-profits are moving from the model of talent management towards talent development, which focuses on developing individuals in ways that benefit the organisation and the employee. This Dasra session looked at how non-profits can make this change by implementing intentional strategies and support systems to create strong talent pipelines that build resilience in the organisation. Read more…

Progress and action on menstrual health in India

Annmarie McQueen, Alliance magazine

Every month, 25% of girls and people who menstruate in India miss school because of their period. Hopefully one day, that number will be zero. This year the Dasra forum hosted a virtual session looking at the progress made in India’s menstrual health sector since they published their first report on the issue 10 years ago, and where we need to go from here. Read more…

News and announcements

Private philanthropy on the rise in India, Dasra report finds

Shafi Musaddique, Alliance magazine

Private philanthropy is on the rise in India, mostly powered by family-backed philanthropy, and is predicted to expand by 10 to 15 per cent year-on-year over the next five years, according to a new report released by Dasra, a strategic foundation, and consultancy firm Bain & Co. Read more…