How is COVID-19 affecting the Social Sector?
Navigating work from home and the new normal these past few months has been difficult for everyone. The social sector,
Read moreNavigating work from home and the new normal these past few months has been difficult for everyone. The social sector,
Read moreIn the fifth story of GoBarefootRealHeroes we are sharing an inspiring story of Poorvi Shah. “To give of your possessions is to give little but to give of yourself is to give everything” -by Kahlil Gibran. This is the maxim that defines me. When I was in my finance career, I did take some volunteering initiatives like painting a school or teaching a module at a public school, but what I did most was write a cheque annually typically to an education focused Not for Profit. How many people, male or females can see their dreams come true? Either they don’t have access or they are pursuing someone else’s dreams. I was fortunate to be one of four sisters each of whom got the opportunity and encouragement to pursue career of choice. My children were fortunate to be in an environment where education was a given. I had seen my father work his way up and teach me that there was no short cut to hard work. I strongly believe that education is a leveller and can be a life changer. Fast forward a few years, and I took a break from corporate career and in another couple years I was pulled into the social sector not because I had planned it that way. I landed in Social Sector by chance, but once I did, there was no looking back. I grew professionally and personally. The beauty of being in the sector is that there is as much impact on oneself as on the beneficiaries. It’s a win-win. Having come from an MBA and finance background, management and numbers came naturally to me. I leveraged that to develop a leadership program at The Akanksha Foundation and then also got
Read moreThe social sector holds exciting and promising opportunities for a meaningful, satisfying and financially sustainable career that promises purpose and
Read moreSo what does it take to start a not-for-profit organisation for underprivileged kids? Well, all it takes is a little
Read moreWhen I first heard of the word reflection, I believed that it’s about observing my thought patterns—I think all the
Read moreRural Management as a discipline in India is sourced from Rural R-construction in the Philippines. Rural Management is unique to
Read moreIndia is a hub of TB infection and is the home of maximum TB patients in the world as per
Read moreDigital transformation in healthcare is underway. iKure leveraging disruptive technology is bringing interesting avenues to address rural healthcare gap, reducing
Read moreWater crisis in India has been affecting every individual. It has been witnessing severe erosion of its water table. But
Read moreHappily and blissfully in my new home, I arrived For everyone saw the beauty in my eyes Sooner the balloons
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