Dasra Philanthropy Week 2011
The second IPF Annual Conference took place on Wednesday, June 29th , 2011. The Indian Philanthropy Forum's annual event in Mumbai witnessed leading philanthropists and inspirational social sector practitioners coming together with consultants and government representatives to create dialogue around key social issues in India. The conference explored how, through innovation, collaboration and partnerships, we can create long term solutions to tackle many of the country's pressing social and environmental challenges.
Both in India and globally there is growing awareness that now is the time for India to build a strong and engaged philanthropic sector. This year's conference offered great insights, wide-ranging viewpoints and practical steps to help strengthen this movement, create action and move more people in India out of poverty faster. Throughout the day discussions focused on a range of topics including child malnourishment, impact investing and the state of Indian philanthropy.
Both in India and globally there is growing awareness that now is the time for India to build a strong and engaged philanthropic sector. This year's conference offered great insights, wide-ranging viewpoints and practical steps to help strengthen this movement, create action and move more people in India out of poverty faster. Throughout the day discussions focused on a range of topics including child malnourishment, impact investing and the state of Indian philanthropy.
PANELSIndian Philanthropy 2010 - A Trailblazing Year
There had been a number of monumental announcements in 2010 from leading Indian philanthropists. While this news had been both groundbreaking and inspiring, the question still remains whether it is enough and whether others are following. Read more State of Indian Philanthropy 2010 - The Tipping Point
This session focused on the state of Indian philanthropy in today's date. Bain and Company launched their report India Philanthropy Report 2011, which highlighted interesting facts about giving trends and how has philanthropy evolved. Read more Nourishing Our Future - Tackling Child Malnutrition
In India, 3,000 children under the age of three die every day due to malnutrition. While this poses a huge problem for urban India, the healthcare of the most vulnerable children in the slums is seldom discussed. This panel will bring together voices of sector experts, including Vinita Bali, Managing Director of Britannia, to discuss the core issues and possible solutions. Read more Eliminating Tuberculosis - The Killer Game Changers
Over 300,000 people die from TB in India every year. There is a dire need for an innovative and affordable solution that can shorten treatment time and be available easily in rural India. The IPF audience joins a thought-provoking discussion about this deadly disease and ways it can be combated. Read more Impact Investing - Mission Impossible or Possible
There is a new breed of Indian entrepreneurs who are dedicated to delivering impact that goes beyond the traditional bottom line. These entrepreneurs demand an investor who equates growth in both social and financial terms. Global and Indian experts, including Ashish Karamchandani, CEO of Monitor India, and Meghna Rao, Acumen Fund Country Director, explored the role of philanthropy in scaling social businesses. Read more Family Affairs - Coffee with Philanthropists
Philanthropy has been part of the Indian family tradition for centuries. The IPF Annual Event engaged icons of Indian business, such as HemendraKothari, Founder of the Hemendra Kothari Foundation and his daughter Aditi Kothari, Philanthropist and Executive Vice President at DSP BlackRock, in a discussion about the vision and strategy of their philanthropic initiatives, and how Indian families can engage the next generation in creating social impact. Read more Social Pioneers - Leading the Future and Bharat Natyam Dance Performance
Mrs. Indu Shahani, Sheriff of Mumbai and Principal of H.R. College of Commerce & Economics highlighted the future of social pioneers in India and the impressive manner in which they are bringing in a change in the society. There was also a brilliant Bharat Natyam Dance performance by Ms. Malavika Sarukkai who depicted the River Ganga and explained how the flowing river and giving are linked. Read more |
SPEAKERSADITI KOTHARI
Executive Vice President, DSP Blackrock Fund Managers ANJAL RANJIT MALKANI Dasra Giving Circle Member ARPAN SHETH Partner, Bain & Company ASHISH KARAMCHANDANI Partner and CEO, Monitor India Pvt. Ltd ASHISH SINGH Chairman, Bain & Co. India BOBBY JOHN Advocacy and Public Affairs, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation PROFESSOR CS PANDAV Head of Community Medicine, AIIMS DEVAL SANGHAVI Co-Founder and CEO, Dasra FIROZ LADAK Executive Director, The Edmond de Rothschild Foundations HEMENDRA KOTHARI Founder, Hemendra Kothari Foundation and The Wildlife Conservation Trust INDU SHAHANI Sheriff of Mumbai JOHN KANIA Managing Director, FSG Impact Consulting KISHORE BIYANI CEO, Future Group LALITHA VAIDYANATHAN Managing Director, FSG Social Impact Consultants LIZ MEHTA Founder Director, Muktangan MEGHNA RAO Country Director, Acumen Fund MEL SPIGELMAN President and CEO, Global Alliance for TB Drug Development NEELAM CHIBBER Founder, Industree NOSHIR HOMI DADRAWALA CEO, Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy DR. RAJAN SANKAR Special Adviser and Regional Manager (South Asia) at GAIN ROHINI NILEKANI Founder-Chairperson, Arghyam SANGITA JINDAL Founder and Chairperson, Jindal South West Foundation SATYA NARAYAN BANSAL CEO, Barclays Wealth, India DR. SHELLY BATRA Co-Founder, Operation Asha SUNIL MEHTA Chairman and Managing Director of Paragon Property Enterprises, Chairman of the Paragon Trust, Founder of Muktangan TANVI JINDAL Akanksha VINITA BALI CEO and MD, Britannia Industries |
REPORTS
Nourishing Our Future - Tackling Child Malnutrition
In India, 3,000 children under the age of three die every day due to malnutrition. While this poses as a huge problem for urban India, the healthcare of the most vulnerable children in the slums is seldom discussed. Nourishing our Future is the result of a four month research process into the issues and challenges surrounding child health and nutrition in India’s urban slum populations. The report identifies the five cornerstones of preventative and curative care and analyzes the interventions of 10 non profit organizations working to scale solutions in Mumbai and New Delhi’s slums. View Report |
Bain India Philanthropy Report 2011
Bain & Company released its India Philanthropy Report 2011 at Dasra’s Indian Philanthropy Forum on June 29, 2011. The report takes an analytical and data-driven look at the giving landscape in the country, the current philanthropic trends, and future imperatives. Based on a survey of around 300 High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs), along with interviews of philanthropists and NGOs, this report discusses the evolution of Indian philanthropy in the context of the rapid growth of the country’s economy. The report, authored by Arpan Sheth (Partner, Bain & Company, Mumbai) and Madhur Singhal (Manager, Bain & Company, New Delhi), is intended to contribute to an informed debate on giving in India. View Report |
Tomorrow's Philanthropist - Barclays Wealth
Barclays Wealth launched their report 'Tomorrow's Philanthropist'. The other reports that were presented at the event were 'Philanthropology' and 'Barriers to Giving'. These reports give an insight into the state of philanthropy and the challenges faced by various sectors and practitioners. View Report |
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