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8:00 - 9:00 am
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Registration and Breakfast
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9:00 - 9:20 am
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Welcome Address
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9:20 - 10:05 am
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Purpose and Partnerships in Philanthropy
Neera Nundy (Dasra) in conversation with Peggy Dulany (Synergos) An interview with Peggy Dulany, one of the world's leading voices in strategic philanthropy. Peggy will share her personal journey and guiding values in philanthropy, and reflect on the unique opportunity for diaspora communities to build bridges. |
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10:05 - 10:50 am
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Giving Matters I: Charitable Practices of American Households
Sonali Patel (The Bridgespan Group), Srilatha Lakkaraju (Bank of America) Moderator: Tracy Mack Parker (The Philanthropy Workshop) Hear experts share research and practical insights about giving trends among wealthy Americans. This panel will also highlight the evolving role of the Indian diaspora, and what donors can do individually and collectively to give more effectively to India. |
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10:50 - 11:05 am
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Networking Break
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11:05 - 11:50 am
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Film Reel I: Media and Building a Movement for Adolescent Girl Empowerment
Panel: Amita Vyas (Girl Rising), Elisa Paloschi (Driving with Selvi) Moderator: Pooja Lodhia (ABC 13 News) This panel brings together leaders in media who are using the simple act of storytelling to tackle complex challenges, inspire action and transform the lives of girls and women in India. |
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11:50 am - 12:30 pm
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Dasra Homecoming: From Houston to India and Back
Boris Siperstein (Dasra Board Member) in conversation with Dasra's co-founders, Deval Sanghavi and Neera Nundy Join long-time Dasra Board Member and friend, Boris Siperstein, on a journey through Houston, New York, and Mumbai to reflect on Dasra's genesis in 1999 and the inspiring story of two individuals who moved to India to catalyze social change. |
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12:30 - 1:30 pm
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Lunch
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1:30 - 2:15 pm
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Dasra Giving Circle Showcase: Ending Child Marriage
Panel: Dr. Ashok Dyalchand (IHMP), Ami Mehta (Dasra Giving Circle) Moderator: Vishal Kapoor (Dasra) India has the highest number of child brides in the world. It is estimated that 47% of girls in India are married before their 18th birthday. Join one of India's pioneering social entrepreneurs, and a Houston-based Dasra Giving Circle member as they discuss their shared commitment and aspirations to end child marriage. |
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2:15 - 3:15 pm
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Supporting Scale: Journey with India's Leading Non-profits
Panel: Amit Bhandari (Magic Bus Board), Dr. Marie Goradia (Pratham Board), Vandana Tilak (Akshaya Patra Board) Moderator: Deval Sanghavi (Dasra) Anchor supporters of India's most well-known non-profits - Akshaya Patra, Magic Bus, and Pratham - come together to discuss their motivations, experiences and lessons learned while fueling social change in partnership with leading organizations. |
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3:15 - 4:00 pm
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Accelerating Social Change in India
Raj Gilda (Lend-a-Hand-India), Russell Green (Rice University) Moderator: Aparna Asthana (Dasra Giving Circle) In this panel, a philanthropist, economist, and leading Indian social entrepreneur debate India's progress, the barriers to social change, opportunities for cross-sector collaboration, and the need to work with the government to effect lasting and significant impact. |
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4:00 - 4:15 pm
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Networking Break
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4:15 - 5:00 pm
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Life Line: Technology Innovations for Maternal and Child Health in India
Shrey Desai (SEWA Rural), Vishal Kapoor (Dasra) Moderator: Akruti Desai (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation) India contributes the highest share of maternal and newborn deaths globally. Most of these are preventable through simple, low-cost solutions. SEWA Rural is addressing this gap through an application that trains government workers to better deliver maternal and child health services. |
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5:00 - 5:15 pm
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Film Reel II: Perspectives from Leading Indian Philanthropists
Megha Jain (Dasra) |
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5:15 - 6:00 pm
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Giving Matters II: Successful Pathways in Philanthropy
Radhika Nayar (Dasra) in conversation with Rahul Mehta (Mehta Family Foundation) and Sapphira Goradia (Goradia Foundation) Accomplished philanthropists who have developed different yet successful approaches to giving discuss their paths and offer recommendations on how to make a more meaningful impact globally and locally. |
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6:00 - 6:15 pm
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Closing Remarks
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6:15 - 7:30 pm
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Networking Reception
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