DASRA IN THE NEWS
February 11, 2012: In spite the many efforts put into girl education, the female literacy rate in rural Maharashtra is yet at a bleak 67.3%. This news report highlights the views from experts from the social sector. Deval Sanghavi, Co-CEO and Co-founder of Dasra, speaks more on the mindset of rural India. Click here
February 1, 2012: Co-CEO and Co-Founders of Dasra, Deval Sanghavi and Neera Nundy narrate their journey into the social sector space and place spotlight on strategic philanthropy. After having directed over Rs. 54 crore from high net-worth individuals to fund and scale up NGOs and social businesses, the founders speak about the road ahead for Dasra. Click here
February 1, 2012: Dasra was honored to host the revered philanthropist Dr. Peggy Dulany at the event entitled "Giving Forward – A conversation on strategic philanthropy" on January 30th 2012. Dr. Dulany speaks more on her plans on getting in touch with the next generation of philanthropists through Dasra. Click here
January 1, 2012: In this article 'Creating a giving culture', CEO of Dasra, Deval Sanghavi discusses on global philanthropy trends and why new Indian models of giving are to be created. He also addresses the non profit sector and advises on taking the onus for displaying a more transparent picture in order to engage with strategic givers. Click here
December 1, 2011: Co-founders of Dasra, Deval Sanghavi and Neera Nundy narrate their journey in to the social sector. They also explain on how Dasra is turning the art of giving into science. Click here
November 3, 2011: Many Indian businesses are embracing models that not only generate a social return but also reap profits. Deval Sanghavi, CEO, Dasra explains more on creating shared value and the role of NGOs, corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Click here
October 27, 2011: Though India's economy is on the rise, but charitable giving is still lagging behind. Deval Sanghavi, CEO, Dasra explains how giving trends are not recorded. He also elucidates on Dasra's functioning and how it offers a greater impact with the funding and support received from philanthropists. Click here
October 11, 2011: Mint's Clarity Through Debate Conclave invited a panel of experts from various sectors. The discussion was titled as 'Social Responsibility: The Business Imperative'. CEO and Co-Founder at Dasra, Deval Sanghavi elaborates on the way Dasra functions in terms of appropriate analysis, strategic giving and devising a method that will offer the most bang for your buck. Click here
October 4, 2011: Philanthropists like Anu Aga, Hemendra Kothari, Sangita Jindal and Shiv Nadar have been highlighted in this article. There is also mention of their scions and how they have already cemented themselves in philanthropic activities. Deval Sanghavi, CEO, Dasra explains how the younger generation is more strategic in their approach. Click here
September 15, 2011: Eminent personalities from varied fields came together to select the winners for the Times of India Social Impact Awards. Deval Sanghavi, CEO at Dasra was involved in scrutinizing and short listing the deserving organizations for this award. Click here
August 31, 2011: Alison Bukhari, Director of Investor Relations at Dasra highlights a very interesting point in this article for Alliance magazine. She questions if India should be at the receiving as well as giving end in terms of philanthropy. She also briefly speaks about Dasra's Giving Circle and the organizations that have been selected. Click here
August 12, 2011: The Executive Vice President of DSP BlackRock Investment, Aditi Kothari writes for the Alliance magazine regarding the Indian Philanthropy Forum annual event 2011. She describes how it is imperative to mindfully speak about acts of giving. Ms. Kothari also highlights Dasra's role in the sector and how one should lend support to neutral NGOs like Dasra, which offers advice to both philanthropists and social businesses/NGOs. Click here
August 9, 2011: Dasra was selected as one of the jury members to evaluate and select deserving organizations for the Times of India 'Social Impact Awards'. This article elaborates more on the selection process, criteria and the response received from the sector. Click here
July 24, 2011: In his article “Strategising Philanthropy,” Deval Sanghavi summarises some of the highlights of the Indian Philanthropy Forum 2011. The article talks about how important it is to dispel the myth that philanthropic giving isn’t transparent and lacks impact, and underlines how the IPF seeks to reach the full potential of philanthropy in India by focussing on key objectives. He also discusses what the IPF will achieve in the upcoming year. Click here
July 24, 2011: This article in Business India speaks about the second annual event of the Indian Philanthropy Forum 2011. Donations in India has been constrained and to add to the trouble there are one over 3.3 million NGOs in the country. The author also highlights the numerous NGOs' hard work and it also highlights the contribution by various donors. Click here
July 19, 2011: Alison Bukhari, Director of Investor Relations at Dasra, debates and questions if philanthropy conferences are mere talking shops or action stations. She also writes about the impact these conferences can have and how they relate to the actual fieldwork. Click here
July 2, 2011: The Indian Philanthropy Forum's 2nd annual event has been mentioned in this article of The Economic Times. The news piece speaks about the change in attitude in terms of giving and philanthropy. The author also highlights expert comments from industry leaders like Firoz Ladak, CEO of Edmond de Rothschild Foundation, Aditi Kothari, Executive vice-president of DSP BlackRock Investment Managers and Deval Sanghavi, CEO and co-founder of Dasra. Click here
July 1, 2011: This article in The Hindu highlights the journey of Deval Sanghavi and Neera Nundy and how Dasra came into existence. The author discusses about their experiences and the many challenges faced by them. It also describes Dasra's role in bridging the gap and highlighting the numerous acts of humanity. Click here
June 30, 2011: This article in Hindustan Times highlights some interesting facts that were released by Dasra's research report on malnutrition. The 66 page Nourishing our Future report states that thirty five per cent of children living in Mumbai’s slum are underweight. The article also places spotlight on the report statistics which mentions that nearly 72,000 babies are born with low-birth weight, less than 2.5kg, making them susceptible to infections and long-term malnutrition. Click here
June 30, 2011: This interesting article highlights the Bain & Company’s report which was launched at the Indian Philanthropy Forum Annual Event on 29th June 2011. The report also mentions that high net worth individuals in India give between 1.5% and 3% of their household income annually to philanthropy. This percentage happens to be less in comparison to counterparts in the United States, who donate around an average of 9%. Click here
June 1, 2011: Deval speaks about philanthropy in India and how Indians can help India. In this column for Alliance magazine, he discusses on the effect of Gates and Buffets and discusses on the impact that philanthropists in India and around the world can offer by way of strategic giving. Click here
May 25, 2011: The British Asian Trust, Dasra and HSBC held a panel discussion 'Women Helping Women, Helping Themselves' at the HSBC building in St. James's Street London. The panel discussion featured guest speaker, Chetna Sinha, an award-winning social entrepreneur and founder of the Mann Deshi Foundation and moderator Anjalika Bardalai, Senior Analyst for South Asia at the Economist Intelligence Unit. The panel discussion was an excellent medium for Ms. Sinha and British Asian entrepreneur and philanthropist Seema Sharma to share their experiences of working with women in India. Click here
March 24, 2011: Deval on NDTV Profit giving his expert opinion on the Gates and Buffet visit and how this will impact the philanthropic landscape in India. Deval said that Indian billionaires are already showing commitment towards giving and the Gates and Buffet visit will help to continue this dialogue with the rich in India taking ownership for social development and supporting innovative and path breaking non profits working in the country. Click here
Getting more bang from the buck, February 6, 2011: Deval's column in Business India talks about the need for philanthropic funding to be applied strategically in areas such as project expenses and institutional building to generate maximum impact. Click here
Emphasis on oversight instead of incentives binds philanthropy, January 2011: Deval featured in the Mint, talking about tax issues faced by non profit organizations. Click here to read the article
NGOs challenged by capacity constraints, January 2011: Deval featured in the Mint highlighting the challenges of fundraising in India. He talks about some of the hurdles, while partner NGO's such as Muktangan, Sneha, Prerana, and Educate Girls talk about the specific issues they have encountered. Click here to read the article
Exploring old ways to solve new problems, January 2011: Neera mentioned in the Mint talking about the rising number of new age philanthropists and second generation givers in India keen on contributing towards causes they feel passionately about. Click here to read the article
150 years of philanthropy in India, January 2011: The January 14 article in the Mint series “The business of doing good” highlights the Indian Philanthropy Forum as one of the landmark developments in the Indian Philanthropy landscape". Click here to read the article
NDTV Panel Discussion- “Art of Giving”: December 2010: NDTV's panel discussion on philanthropy and big business- featuring Deval and the Dasra opinion. Can we lay down moral parameters to dictate how people should give? An expert panel discuss the Art of Giving. Click here to view this video
Towards Metamorphosis, December 2010: Deval’s column on the need for public-private partnership in the social sector. "Towards a metamorphosis. NGOs demonstrate a willingness to effect equitable growth in India". Click here to read the article
Beyond Profit: October 2010: The Indian Philanthropy Forum recent event on Impact Investing is profiled by Beyond Profit. Click here to read the article
Alliance Magazine: September 2010: Dasra contributes to Alliance Magazine's report on philanthropy advisory in emerging markets. Click here to read the report
CNBC: August 2010: Deval is interviewed by CNBC defending social business in the light of the controversial IPO of micro finance institution SKS. To view click here
Mint: August 2010: The Indian Philanthropy Forum is in the news in a Mint article citing the need for a philanthropy market in India to drive higher levels of strategic philanthropy. Read on
CS Monitor Magazine: June 2010: Dasra mentioned in CS Monitor Magazine in article on philanthropy in emerging economies. Click here to read the report
Forbes Asia: June 2010: Dasra's expertise in philanthropy drawn upon in Forbes Asia where Deval is asked to comment on last week's exciting news that billionaire Shiv Nadar has set a new benchmark in Indian philanthropy by donating $125 million to his foundation that focuses on education.Click here
Forbes Magazine & The Asian Age: June 2010: Nisa Godrej, founding member of the Indian Philanthropy Forum, is cited in Forbes Magazine and in The Asian Age mentioning her involvement with Dasra.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors: June 2010: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors highlight Dasra in an article about Dasra board member Charly Kleissner and his wife and fellow philanthropist Lisa, founders of Social-Impact International and partners in Dasra Social-Impact. Click here
Alliance Magazine: June 2010: Alliance Magazine covers the launch of the Indian Philanthropy Forum click here and promotes Rohini Nilekani's inspiring opening speech. Click here
Beyond Profit: May 2010: Beyond Profit seizes on the findings of the Bain report on philanthropy, launched at the IPF and reports on the need for Dasra's Indian Philanthropy Forum. Click here
Business India: April 2010: Business India provide an in depth analysis of the Indian Philanthropy Forum and giving trends in India. Click here
The HT: March 2010: The Hindustan Times studies Dasra's model and the upcoming Indian Philanthropy Forum, prior to the launch. Click here
The Times of India: March 2010: Indian philanthropy Forum Launch. Click here
The Afternoon: March 2010: The launch of the Indian Philanthropy Forum has coverage in several papers including. Click here
The Times of India: March 2010: 'I-bankers rush to welfare street' Deval speaks about the journey from Morgan Stanley to setting up Dasra and being the catalyst for social change. Click here
Afternoon Dispatch & Courier: January 2010: An extended discussion on NGO effectiveness and Dasra's model in the Afternoon Dispatch and Courier. Click here
GQ Magazine: September 2009: 'Good business means being involved in your community...' Dasra is mentioned extensively in the Talk Money column in September's GQ magazine. Click here
The Afternoon: May 2009: Dasra board member, Dr Deepa Narayan's recent op-ed on poverty in the economic downturn: 'For the poor, there is nothing "nouveau" about tumbling into poverty...' Click here
India Today: April 20th 2009: Deval and Neera feature in the top 40 leaders in India Today's Youth Special Edition. Click here
Washington Times: March 20th 2009: Deval is quoted in the Washington Times. Click here
Global Asia: March 2009: Globe Asia features Dasra
Zee Business: March 2009: Deval profiled on Swadesh, a chat show on Zee Business. The program follows him in the office and at home to chart his experience living and working in the US and then deciding to come to India to start Dasra, and reasons behind this incredible move.
The Houston Chronicle: February 2009: Dasra is front page of the Houston Chronicle
The Times, UK: January 2009: Deval comments on tours of Dharavi in the wake of Slumdog Millionaire
INSEAD Knowledge: December 2008: INSEAD Knowledge talk to Deval about social entrepreneurship
Time Out Mumbai: October 2008: Deval talks to Time Out Mumbai
DNA: February 2007: DNA India article: ‘Helping them rise above their station’
Jewish Global News: December 2005: Dasra in the Jewish Global News
Larry King Live: January 2005: Dasra Co-founder Deval Sanghavi on Larry King Live
February 1, 2012: Co-CEO and Co-Founders of Dasra, Deval Sanghavi and Neera Nundy narrate their journey into the social sector space and place spotlight on strategic philanthropy. After having directed over Rs. 54 crore from high net-worth individuals to fund and scale up NGOs and social businesses, the founders speak about the road ahead for Dasra. Click here
February 1, 2012: Dasra was honored to host the revered philanthropist Dr. Peggy Dulany at the event entitled "Giving Forward – A conversation on strategic philanthropy" on January 30th 2012. Dr. Dulany speaks more on her plans on getting in touch with the next generation of philanthropists through Dasra. Click here
January 1, 2012: In this article 'Creating a giving culture', CEO of Dasra, Deval Sanghavi discusses on global philanthropy trends and why new Indian models of giving are to be created. He also addresses the non profit sector and advises on taking the onus for displaying a more transparent picture in order to engage with strategic givers. Click here
December 1, 2011: Co-founders of Dasra, Deval Sanghavi and Neera Nundy narrate their journey in to the social sector. They also explain on how Dasra is turning the art of giving into science. Click here
November 3, 2011: Many Indian businesses are embracing models that not only generate a social return but also reap profits. Deval Sanghavi, CEO, Dasra explains more on creating shared value and the role of NGOs, corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Click here
October 27, 2011: Though India's economy is on the rise, but charitable giving is still lagging behind. Deval Sanghavi, CEO, Dasra explains how giving trends are not recorded. He also elucidates on Dasra's functioning and how it offers a greater impact with the funding and support received from philanthropists. Click here
October 11, 2011: Mint's Clarity Through Debate Conclave invited a panel of experts from various sectors. The discussion was titled as 'Social Responsibility: The Business Imperative'. CEO and Co-Founder at Dasra, Deval Sanghavi elaborates on the way Dasra functions in terms of appropriate analysis, strategic giving and devising a method that will offer the most bang for your buck. Click here
October 4, 2011: Philanthropists like Anu Aga, Hemendra Kothari, Sangita Jindal and Shiv Nadar have been highlighted in this article. There is also mention of their scions and how they have already cemented themselves in philanthropic activities. Deval Sanghavi, CEO, Dasra explains how the younger generation is more strategic in their approach. Click here
September 15, 2011: Eminent personalities from varied fields came together to select the winners for the Times of India Social Impact Awards. Deval Sanghavi, CEO at Dasra was involved in scrutinizing and short listing the deserving organizations for this award. Click here
August 31, 2011: Alison Bukhari, Director of Investor Relations at Dasra highlights a very interesting point in this article for Alliance magazine. She questions if India should be at the receiving as well as giving end in terms of philanthropy. She also briefly speaks about Dasra's Giving Circle and the organizations that have been selected. Click here
August 12, 2011: The Executive Vice President of DSP BlackRock Investment, Aditi Kothari writes for the Alliance magazine regarding the Indian Philanthropy Forum annual event 2011. She describes how it is imperative to mindfully speak about acts of giving. Ms. Kothari also highlights Dasra's role in the sector and how one should lend support to neutral NGOs like Dasra, which offers advice to both philanthropists and social businesses/NGOs. Click here
August 9, 2011: Dasra was selected as one of the jury members to evaluate and select deserving organizations for the Times of India 'Social Impact Awards'. This article elaborates more on the selection process, criteria and the response received from the sector. Click here
July 24, 2011: In his article “Strategising Philanthropy,” Deval Sanghavi summarises some of the highlights of the Indian Philanthropy Forum 2011. The article talks about how important it is to dispel the myth that philanthropic giving isn’t transparent and lacks impact, and underlines how the IPF seeks to reach the full potential of philanthropy in India by focussing on key objectives. He also discusses what the IPF will achieve in the upcoming year. Click here
July 24, 2011: This article in Business India speaks about the second annual event of the Indian Philanthropy Forum 2011. Donations in India has been constrained and to add to the trouble there are one over 3.3 million NGOs in the country. The author also highlights the numerous NGOs' hard work and it also highlights the contribution by various donors. Click here
July 19, 2011: Alison Bukhari, Director of Investor Relations at Dasra, debates and questions if philanthropy conferences are mere talking shops or action stations. She also writes about the impact these conferences can have and how they relate to the actual fieldwork. Click here
July 2, 2011: The Indian Philanthropy Forum's 2nd annual event has been mentioned in this article of The Economic Times. The news piece speaks about the change in attitude in terms of giving and philanthropy. The author also highlights expert comments from industry leaders like Firoz Ladak, CEO of Edmond de Rothschild Foundation, Aditi Kothari, Executive vice-president of DSP BlackRock Investment Managers and Deval Sanghavi, CEO and co-founder of Dasra. Click here
July 1, 2011: This article in The Hindu highlights the journey of Deval Sanghavi and Neera Nundy and how Dasra came into existence. The author discusses about their experiences and the many challenges faced by them. It also describes Dasra's role in bridging the gap and highlighting the numerous acts of humanity. Click here
June 30, 2011: This article in Hindustan Times highlights some interesting facts that were released by Dasra's research report on malnutrition. The 66 page Nourishing our Future report states that thirty five per cent of children living in Mumbai’s slum are underweight. The article also places spotlight on the report statistics which mentions that nearly 72,000 babies are born with low-birth weight, less than 2.5kg, making them susceptible to infections and long-term malnutrition. Click here
June 30, 2011: This interesting article highlights the Bain & Company’s report which was launched at the Indian Philanthropy Forum Annual Event on 29th June 2011. The report also mentions that high net worth individuals in India give between 1.5% and 3% of their household income annually to philanthropy. This percentage happens to be less in comparison to counterparts in the United States, who donate around an average of 9%. Click here
June 1, 2011: Deval speaks about philanthropy in India and how Indians can help India. In this column for Alliance magazine, he discusses on the effect of Gates and Buffets and discusses on the impact that philanthropists in India and around the world can offer by way of strategic giving. Click here
May 25, 2011: The British Asian Trust, Dasra and HSBC held a panel discussion 'Women Helping Women, Helping Themselves' at the HSBC building in St. James's Street London. The panel discussion featured guest speaker, Chetna Sinha, an award-winning social entrepreneur and founder of the Mann Deshi Foundation and moderator Anjalika Bardalai, Senior Analyst for South Asia at the Economist Intelligence Unit. The panel discussion was an excellent medium for Ms. Sinha and British Asian entrepreneur and philanthropist Seema Sharma to share their experiences of working with women in India. Click here
March 24, 2011: Deval on NDTV Profit giving his expert opinion on the Gates and Buffet visit and how this will impact the philanthropic landscape in India. Deval said that Indian billionaires are already showing commitment towards giving and the Gates and Buffet visit will help to continue this dialogue with the rich in India taking ownership for social development and supporting innovative and path breaking non profits working in the country. Click here
Getting more bang from the buck, February 6, 2011: Deval's column in Business India talks about the need for philanthropic funding to be applied strategically in areas such as project expenses and institutional building to generate maximum impact. Click here
Emphasis on oversight instead of incentives binds philanthropy, January 2011: Deval featured in the Mint, talking about tax issues faced by non profit organizations. Click here to read the article
NGOs challenged by capacity constraints, January 2011: Deval featured in the Mint highlighting the challenges of fundraising in India. He talks about some of the hurdles, while partner NGO's such as Muktangan, Sneha, Prerana, and Educate Girls talk about the specific issues they have encountered. Click here to read the article
Exploring old ways to solve new problems, January 2011: Neera mentioned in the Mint talking about the rising number of new age philanthropists and second generation givers in India keen on contributing towards causes they feel passionately about. Click here to read the article
150 years of philanthropy in India, January 2011: The January 14 article in the Mint series “The business of doing good” highlights the Indian Philanthropy Forum as one of the landmark developments in the Indian Philanthropy landscape". Click here to read the article
NDTV Panel Discussion- “Art of Giving”: December 2010: NDTV's panel discussion on philanthropy and big business- featuring Deval and the Dasra opinion. Can we lay down moral parameters to dictate how people should give? An expert panel discuss the Art of Giving. Click here to view this video
Towards Metamorphosis, December 2010: Deval’s column on the need for public-private partnership in the social sector. "Towards a metamorphosis. NGOs demonstrate a willingness to effect equitable growth in India". Click here to read the article
Beyond Profit: October 2010: The Indian Philanthropy Forum recent event on Impact Investing is profiled by Beyond Profit. Click here to read the article
Alliance Magazine: September 2010: Dasra contributes to Alliance Magazine's report on philanthropy advisory in emerging markets. Click here to read the report
CNBC: August 2010: Deval is interviewed by CNBC defending social business in the light of the controversial IPO of micro finance institution SKS. To view click here
Mint: August 2010: The Indian Philanthropy Forum is in the news in a Mint article citing the need for a philanthropy market in India to drive higher levels of strategic philanthropy. Read on
CS Monitor Magazine: June 2010: Dasra mentioned in CS Monitor Magazine in article on philanthropy in emerging economies. Click here to read the report
Forbes Asia: June 2010: Dasra's expertise in philanthropy drawn upon in Forbes Asia where Deval is asked to comment on last week's exciting news that billionaire Shiv Nadar has set a new benchmark in Indian philanthropy by donating $125 million to his foundation that focuses on education.Click here
Forbes Magazine & The Asian Age: June 2010: Nisa Godrej, founding member of the Indian Philanthropy Forum, is cited in Forbes Magazine and in The Asian Age mentioning her involvement with Dasra.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors: June 2010: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors highlight Dasra in an article about Dasra board member Charly Kleissner and his wife and fellow philanthropist Lisa, founders of Social-Impact International and partners in Dasra Social-Impact. Click here
Alliance Magazine: June 2010: Alliance Magazine covers the launch of the Indian Philanthropy Forum click here and promotes Rohini Nilekani's inspiring opening speech. Click here
Beyond Profit: May 2010: Beyond Profit seizes on the findings of the Bain report on philanthropy, launched at the IPF and reports on the need for Dasra's Indian Philanthropy Forum. Click here
Business India: April 2010: Business India provide an in depth analysis of the Indian Philanthropy Forum and giving trends in India. Click here
The HT: March 2010: The Hindustan Times studies Dasra's model and the upcoming Indian Philanthropy Forum, prior to the launch. Click here
The Times of India: March 2010: Indian philanthropy Forum Launch. Click here
The Afternoon: March 2010: The launch of the Indian Philanthropy Forum has coverage in several papers including. Click here
The Times of India: March 2010: 'I-bankers rush to welfare street' Deval speaks about the journey from Morgan Stanley to setting up Dasra and being the catalyst for social change. Click here
Afternoon Dispatch & Courier: January 2010: An extended discussion on NGO effectiveness and Dasra's model in the Afternoon Dispatch and Courier. Click here
GQ Magazine: September 2009: 'Good business means being involved in your community...' Dasra is mentioned extensively in the Talk Money column in September's GQ magazine. Click here
The Afternoon: May 2009: Dasra board member, Dr Deepa Narayan's recent op-ed on poverty in the economic downturn: 'For the poor, there is nothing "nouveau" about tumbling into poverty...' Click here
India Today: April 20th 2009: Deval and Neera feature in the top 40 leaders in India Today's Youth Special Edition. Click here
Washington Times: March 20th 2009: Deval is quoted in the Washington Times. Click here
Global Asia: March 2009: Globe Asia features Dasra
Zee Business: March 2009: Deval profiled on Swadesh, a chat show on Zee Business. The program follows him in the office and at home to chart his experience living and working in the US and then deciding to come to India to start Dasra, and reasons behind this incredible move.
The Houston Chronicle: February 2009: Dasra is front page of the Houston Chronicle
The Times, UK: January 2009: Deval comments on tours of Dharavi in the wake of Slumdog Millionaire
INSEAD Knowledge: December 2008: INSEAD Knowledge talk to Deval about social entrepreneurship
Time Out Mumbai: October 2008: Deval talks to Time Out Mumbai
DNA: February 2007: DNA India article: ‘Helping them rise above their station’
Jewish Global News: December 2005: Dasra in the Jewish Global News
Larry King Live: January 2005: Dasra Co-founder Deval Sanghavi on Larry King Live
