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Losing someone we love leaves a space that nothing can fill. Many families in India look for ways to keep that person’s values alive, especially on a birthday, a death anniversary or during a shraddh or memorial ceremony. Making a donation in memory of a loved one is one meaningful way to do this. It […]
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Every year, CSR teams in India approve projects with clear budgets and good intentions. The harder question comes later: did the project actually change lives, and how do you know? A CSR impact assessment answers that question. Done well, it helps companies meet their legal duties, report honestly to the Board and stakeholders, and decide […]
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Many companies in India now look beyond writing a CSR cheque. Employees want to see and feel the impact of their company’s giving, and NGOs value time and skills as much as funds. A well-planned employee volunteering programme can do both: it builds team spirit and pride at work while giving real, useful help to […]
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Payroll giving lets employees donate a small amount to charity directly from their monthly salary. It is simple for staff, steady for charities and, when a company adds matching contributions, a strong way to build a culture of giving at work. In India, payroll giving is still less common than one-off donation drives during festivals […]
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Every year, CSR teams in India have to answer the same question: which projects will turn this year’s CSR budget into change that lasts and can be measured? Programmes that train women for work are one of the strongest answers. They sit squarely within Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, and their outcomes, such […]
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For many companies in India, the hardest part of CSR is not deciding to give. It is choosing who to give through. The right implementing agency turns your CSR budget into outcomes you can report with confidence. The wrong one creates compliance headaches, weak reporting and a project nobody wants to talk about in the […]
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Sponsoring a girl’s education is one of the most direct ways to change a life. Education and skills help a young woman earn, make her own choices and support her family. But “sponsorship” can mean very different things depending on the organisation, from paying school fees for a child to funding a full job-focused training […]
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Giving to education is one of the most lasting ways to create change. A girl who learns a skill can earn, support her family and inspire others around her. But with thousands of NGOs working in education across India, how do you know which one will use your money well? This guide gives individual donors, […]
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