2023 Family Philanthropy
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Clarion call for climate donors: Need for philanthropic capital for climate action
A collective and multi-pronged philanthropic effort is required from individuals, corporates and countries to solve the climate crisis
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Sanjiv Saraf: A saviour of languages
By setting up Rekhta Foundation, a not-for-profit, businessman Sanjiv Saraf has played a pivotal role in the revival of Urdu in the past decade
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Radhika Bharat Ram: Empowering girls with education, agency
The daughter-in-law of SRF's Arun Bharat Ram launched the KARM Fellowship in 2020, to fund the education of girls and provide them with one mentor each from her rich network, and empower them to transform not just themselves and their families but impact generations
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Vita and Jalaj Dani: Creating self-sustaining communities
The Danis are focussed on what is described as constructive philanthropy--i.e. empowering individuals and communities through transformative actions like holistic learning, promoting well-being like physical literacy and sports, and more
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How Persistent Systems' Anand Deshpande is using his wealth to create nano entrepreneurs
Recognising that unemployment is a core problem in the country and that most new jobs will be created by small-scale entrepreneurs, Anand Deshpande has set out to create long-term social impact with his wealth by aiding nano and micro entrepreneurs who often get ignored
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How family philanthropy can shape a new social contract in India
The India Philanthropy Report 2023 released today shows that family philanthropy is expected to grow at ~18 percent CAGR from FY22 to FY27, but there is still a gap between giving potential of these families and needs of vulnerable communities. Philanthropic families must not only increase their giving, but also channel it in a more catalytic manner to have a stronger impact
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Ajit Isaac and the necessity of a clear vision to create long-term impact with philanthropy
The chairman of Quess Corp had laid out a 14-point charter for Careworks Foundation, the CSR arm of his company, when it was established in 2014. The charter, planning and strategy to achieve the goals are creating long-term impact for children and youth in terms of education and health care