Nonprofits play a pivotal role in addressing specific community needs and creating positive change. However, being legally restricted from engaging in profit-making activities necessitates a continuous effort to raise funds. To navigate this challenge effectively, nonprofits should employ a strategic…
“I would revolutionize college education and relate it to national necessities. There would be degrees for mechanical and other engineers. They would be attached to the different industries which should pay for the training of the graduates they need” –…
Urbanization has emerged as a defining global phenomenon, reshaping the way we live and interact with our environment. With more people residing in cities than rural areas, this transformative shift is poised to continue. Over the next three decades, urban…
Sustainable financing was developed to answer one of the most important questions in the development world: how do we catalyze funds for overhauling economic, health, civil ecosystems to reduce emissions and work towards reversing the trajectory to a climate catastrophe?…
In recent years, the emergence of powerful Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI’s GPT series, Google Bard, and Meta Llama has made significant strides across various industries. The social impact sector included. In this blog, we will explore how…
Peace is not merely the absence of conflict; it is the foundation for thriving societies and prosperous economies. It is a collective responsibility that contributes to realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For businesses, the SDGs can be envisioned as…
The gender pay gap refers to the difference in average earnings of people based on gender. It is a widely recognized indicator of gender inequities, and it exists across industries and professional levels. The gender pay gap in India has…
The ingenuity of women in the realm of entrepreneurship stands as a testament to their remarkable resilience and creativity. Reflecting on history, it often occurs to me that while many groundbreaking inventions are attributed to men (at least as per…
Health is a fundamental right, yet access to it is not always as straightforward as it seems. Health-seeking behaviour, a pivotal aspect of ensuring timely healthcare access, encompasses an individual’s proactive inclination to seek medical attention when unwell. While quality…
India is faced with the colossal challenge of providing equitable access to quality healthcare services for its massive population of over 1.3 billion people. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, India’s healthcare system faced significant challenges, including a large population, regional disparities,…
As social consultants and development sector practitioners, we are on a constant mission to create meaningful, impactful change. But sometimes, the best of intentions can unintentionally cause harm. This is particularly true in conflict-affected contexts, where well-intentioned social development projects…
How can women and girls participate in protecting the environment? Women from indigenous groups, and local communities are the most vulnerable and bear the brunt of climate shocks. Research and statistics show that they would prove to be better partners…
Global policy discussions around gender and climate action Last month, from November 6-18, the global development community was focused on the 27th United Nations Climate Change conference, or shortly known as COP27. An annual conference being organised since the United…
The world is witnessing more acts of kindness despite increasing acts of violence, anarchy, political, social, and economic instabilities, inequalities, and armed conflicts.While people from all over the world are facing their own battles individually or collectively with COVID-19, economic…
I believe that kindness is a core human value. And it drives humanity across the world. I strongly believe that every human being carries the quality of kindness. A lot has been said about kindness as an act towards others…
The time for change is now! 10 years ago, the United Nations institutionalised the 11th of October as International Day of the Girl Child. In the last ten years, governments, nonprofits, policymakers and the general public have been looking for…
Engaging in on-ground social research brings many occasions when the respondent while sharing their details, gets emotional as the questions, howsoever carefully crafted, might touch some raw nerve. As a social researcher, I am always at a loss for how…
What is your land holding size? How much land do you own? We used to ask farmers during our survey and the reply used to get us “3 acres”, “I own 5 acres” and “One acre”. Then we used to…
When I am asked about NuSocia, I not only see a 20 member team, 30 clients, 50 projects and 5 years of hard work to get where we are today but also 3 passionate individuals from different walks of life,…
Based on its years of experience working with data of social sector, NuSocia has developed a Social Research Ethics code. The code ensures that beneficiary data is protected and used only for the project purpose. The publically available form of…
Over the last year, organizations and individuals have had to adapt to the COVID-19 humanitarian and economic crisis. While governments globally made efforts to provide immediate relief, vulnerable communities continued to face some of the most profound challenges they have…
Consumers increasingly expect brands to have not just functional benefits but a social purpose. As a result, companies are taking social stands in very visible ways. Brands increasingly use social purpose to guide marketing communications, inform product innovation, and steer investments toward…
A capital strategy to achieve social goals In the last few weeks, the term Social Stock Exchange seems to be the hot news item. In this article, I have tried to uncover some basics around Social Stock Exchange and bring…
According to the Brookings Institute report, titled “The Promise of Impact Investing in India”, India faces a financial gap of around $564 billion for achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030. The report also mentions that in a survey…
Individuals, Workplaces, Organisations and Economy The current ongoing pandemic has shook everyone, across the globe. Never before in last 50+ years, a single phenomenon has brought the whole world under a lockdown. This lockdown and associated restrictions on movement is…