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The term “civil society” refers to the first sector of society, the volunteer sector and the spaces where collective action takes place, with activities that operate for public interest. We leverage digital technologies to grow communities of supporters and improve the performance of civil society projects and programs.
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Advocating the rights of women marginalized by religion
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Expanding Philanthropic Footprint
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Bridging the gap
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Gen-Next for Social Change
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Access to quality legal information and education to underprivileged communities
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Converting Policy into Action
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Enabling a Just Society
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Pioneering interventions that help children break out of poverty in a single generation.
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News is best told in stories
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Nurturing youth leadership
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A conduit for nonprofit organisations to access the contribution of citizens
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Healthcare from the Heartland
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A mission to clean up one mountain at a time
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Connecting youth with a cause
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Supporting the Mushahir communities
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Learning to Listen
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Developing Leaders for a Globalizing Society
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All activists in one
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For the public good
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Art at the Heart
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Strategic fundraising consultancy for non profits
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Voice of Volunteers
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The term "civil society" refers to the third sector of society, the volunteer sector and the spaces where collective action takes place. We think of it as the first sector.
Today, civil society organizations are in a state of flux. They have come under scrutiny in recent years for their performance and effectiveness. Digital technologies and their penetration into all aspects of life have also changed the way in which citizens and civil society organizations interact with each other, and the state.
Technology has enabled speed and dynamism. The traditional roles of these organizations as watchdogs, organisers, facilitators, agitators and advocates can be made more powerful when technology is used properly. We support organisations which are engaged in this endeavour.
Active Citizenship | Civil Society
Key Questions What is active citizenship and how do members of society participate in civic issues in big and small ways? How do different stakeholders interact one another and what are some positive outcomes of such civic expressions? How can it be catalysed in the Indian context? What can the state, philanthropies, and civil society […]
Civil Society
This is the third book by philanthropist and civil society leader Rohini Nilekani, the founder of Arghyam, a foundation that works towards sustainable water and sanitation goals, and Pratham Books, a publishing nonprofit that helps millions of children to read books. Samaaj Sarkaar Bazaar is a collection of Nilekani’s articles, speeches, and interviews, which offers […]
Civil Society
[Transcript] 0:00:16.5 Shobha: Okay, good evening and welcome everybody. Rohini, it’s a delight to be here with you today. And after that very illustrious introduction, there is so much we want to speak to you about today. So perhaps to get us started, a little bit of a warm up. You’ve come after the New […]
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