The National Education Policy 2020 was announced on 29th July 2020 and is a much-needed upgrade to the previous National Policy on Education of 1986. Our education system has had no major reforms in terms of the structure and content for the last 34 years, whereas the world has completely transformed during this period. The […]
We recently conducted a Covid Relief ration drive for the residents of Ishwar Nagar, who have been severely impacted by the ongoing pandemic. This was our 3rd drive in the area, as we continue to reach out to the needy and offer support as and when required. We got in touch with the Pradhan (head) […]
I recently visited the Munirka Shelter Home, where there are 3 rain baseras (shelters). One is for males, the second for females and the third one for children. So, as we all have certain preconceived notions about these shelters homes, I too had such a notion that they would be poorly constructed and dirty. However, […]
We never know what life has in store for us and what is just around the corner. It is perhaps the element of mystery that adds to the beauty of life. Each person makes different choices in life, and they tend to correspond to our personal needs, goals and tastes. Like the many choices we […]
How NGOs can collaborate with Impact Investors to help beneficiaries and maximise Social Impact as well as Financial Return There is a huge demand in India for tapping the Social Sector and thus it is receiving much attention. It is also garnering the much needed stimulus from global organisations such as ‘The Global Steering Group […]
Although education is a basic right, it still remains a distant dream for millions of children in India According to the Annual Status of Education Report 2018, not more than 2.8% of children are out of school in India. This signifies that around 97.2% of children in the country are enrolled in schools, but it […]
The Relationship between Nonprofits and Impact Investing Nonprofits have typically been active longer than impact companies and have developed cost-effective mechanisms for delivering products and services and implementing business plans. Impact investors could be seen as strategic investors in nonprofits, which in turn play a role in scale-up, talent attraction, and the delivery of financial […]
Background of Impact Investing in India India is a natural test-bed for impact investments, with high social need and strong capital markets. As one of the two fastest-growing large economies in the world, India’s GDP expanded at 7.9% in 2015–16, to $2.1 trillion. Poverty is on the retreat; as per the ‘World Poverty Clock’ the […]
A very Happy Independence Day to the entire Wishes and Blessings family! Here’s an account of Dr. Geetanjali Chopra‘s experience of celebrating Independence Day with the beneficiaries of Wishes and Blessings for the very first time… In August 2015, three months after Wishes and Blessings had formally set up our first Home for street children […]
We’re launching a series on something new and exciting- impact investing! Impact investments have the potential to aid NGO’s overcome gaps when it comes to funding and is an amalgamation of philanthropy, responsible investing and financial security. Each week, we will share a new piece on this arena and help you understand the intricacies of […]
