What it takes to arrive: Lessons on funding impact with patience
I have spent 25 years in finance, private equity and tech. Along the way, I have sat with founders in the middle of problems that hadn’t yet resolved themselves, trying to be useful while they
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The most powerful Climate Action we have ever seen costs less than we think
When we think about climate action, a certain image comes to mind. Highly educated people in well-lit rooms. Whiteboards full of systems maps. Consultants with strategic plans and long slide
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Building Capacity at the Last Mile: Insights for Funders
What does it take to build capacity at the grassroots that truly lasts? The latest session in Rebuild India Fund’s learning series tries to answer this question for funders. The
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Grease, Grit and Growth: How Samaan Society’s Women Mechanics Are Redefining Work and Dignity
On a bustling Monday morning in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, I found myself in the middle of a busy automobile garage– with rattling engine sounds, busy mechanics fixing the nuts and
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Flexibility Fuels Change: The SAMA Way to Disability Inclusion
India’s economy is brimming with youth and ambition—with 65% of our population under the age of 35.[1] Yet even as conversations around growth and innovation gain momentum, one segment of
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ನಿಮಗಾಗಿಮಾರ್ಗವನ್ನು ಸುಗಮಗೊಳಿಸುವುದು Paving the Maarga for you!
Cities like Bangalore are reminiscent of a hackneyed Dickensian condition: the best of places, the worst of places, bringing hope, bringing despair, capable of liberating, capable of overwhelming, offering solace,
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Breaking Chains, Building Futures: Salem People Trust’s Journey Through Resilience and Resistance
For decades, Tamil Nadu has borne the invisible yet enduring scars of bonded labor—a system that has entrapped entire families in generational cycles of exploitation. In the heart of Salem
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Transforming Lives, One Intervention at a Time: A Visit to Satya Special School
In the heart of Puducherry—a town where French heritage intertwines with the rhythms of Indian culture—lies a reality often overshadowed by its serene beaches and spiritual allure. Beyond postcard-perfect scenery,
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Where Change Begins: Women, Communities, and Resilience – a day with Action India
It was a bright and warm morning as we (Suveera and Anaggha set out for Jangpura), navigating the lively streets of Delhi with the help of Haleema – one of
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From Wages to Rights: Kislay’s Vision for Migrant Workers in Delhi
Founded in 1992, Kislay began as a labor collective, or “Sangathan,” to address the challenges faced by informal workers in Delhi. While initially focused on wage-related issues, Kislay quickly recognized
