Dasra

Dasra, meaning ‘enlightened giving’ in Sanskrit, is a strategic philanthropy foundation that nurtures powerful partnerships to help India achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. For this to happen, Dasra believes funders, nonprofits and the governments must work together, share learnings and create joint solutions that work. Dasra is now a team of 120+ passionate individuals, with the commitment to improve the life of every Indian.

Resources by Dasra

Biblio/Lit. review

1 September 2024

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Moving the needle: making the case for youth protagonism
Authors: Dasra, EMpower

Case study

20 August 2019

The back of a school girl in India looking at her friends in the playground. Credit: Charlotte Anderson
Understanding and overcoming backlash against girls’ expression of agency: Insights and strategies from India
Authors: Shruti Parikh, Saniya Pawar

Report

1 March 2019

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Action Reaction: Understanding and overcoming backlash against girls’ exercise of agency in India

Report

1 March 2018

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Collaborative force: 10 to 19

Report

1 March 2017

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Body of knowledge - improving SRH for India's adolescents

Report

1 March 2017

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Best foot forward: Enhancing the employability of India's adolescent girls

Briefing paper

1 March 2016

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In sight - Why grantmakers in India need a gender lens

Report

1 March 2015

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Three square meals: A just diet for India's adolescent girls

Report

1 March 2015

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Ladies and gentle men: Engaging men and boys in women's development
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