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Nandan and Rohini Nilekani join Bill Gates-led philanthropic group
The grouping, which is called Co-Impact, has been set up with an initial corpus of $500 million and will focus providing healthcare, education, and economic opportunity to the underserved populus in developing countries. Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani and his wife Rohini have joined a grouping of billionaire philanthropists including Bill and Melinda Gates to set […]
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The end of secession: Why the elite withdrawal from public services is coming to an end
With the approaching winter the air quality in many Indian cities, especially in Delhi, becomes a public health hazard. Something so fundamental as breathing easy can no longer be taken for granted. It’s a wake-up call worthy of a civic revolution. View PDF
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Report | Why Philanthropy Must Support Crowdfunding in India
Since the beginning of this decade, crowdfunding has enabled an ever-growing number of projects, from films to products to charitable work, to be successfully funded through online platforms. The proliferation of crowdfunding platforms in India that enable individuals and groups to seek funds for non-profit and charitable causes, is an indication that the public is […]
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Rohini Nilekani’s Message for GivingTuesday India
believe that events Like #GivingTuesdaylndia and Daan Utsav are ways for us to reach beyond ourselves. In a country where far too many people are still waiting to experience economic and social dignity, these are attempts at building an integrated society, a good samaaj, which is the true foundation of successful nations. I hope people […]
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PPT | The Emerging Paradigm in Mental Health: Social Innovation Mapping
1 in 4 people in the world will be affected by mental health disorders at some point in their lives. How can all persons with mental illness have access to care and support to live to their full potential? View PDF
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Report | The Emerging Paradigm in Mental Health: Social Innovation Mapping
There is a growing interest among philanthropists and changemakers to explore opportunities to drive positive change in the field of mental health. View PDF
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Stanford Social Innovation Review: Q&A With Rohini Nilekani
Two decades of giving have taught philanthropist Rohini Nilekani the value of pursuing unconventional approaches to tackling social problems. View PDF
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Stanford Social Innovation Review: Case Study: ARGHYAM
Arghyam, a grantmaking foundation, takes a data driven approach to helping transform India’s water and sanitation systems. View PDF
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Changing Coverage: An Assessment of the FEJI – ATREE Fellowships 2013-2017
The Forum for Environmental Journalists in India and Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment have partnered to implement three years of journalism fellowships in India. Over the last three years, FEJI has tried to bridge the divide between the scientific community and journalists in order to bring the public the news it […]
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Acceptance Letter | American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Thank you for your letter dated April 10, 2017, welcoming me as a newly elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. View PDF