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Time8:00 am - 9:00 am
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SessionRegistration and Breakfast
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9:00 am - 9:10 am
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Welcome Address
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9:10 am - 10:00 am
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ImpactFirst: Transforming India into a place where a billion thrive with dignity and equity
Panel: Melanie Hui (Cassia Foundation), Rikin Gandhi (Digital Green), Sapphira Goradia (Goradia Foundation) Moderator: Deval Sanghavi (Dasra) Creating lasting progress in India requires authentically partnering with disadvantaged communities, prioritizing their lives and needs, and in the process re-examining and expanding our roles as philanthropists and social entrepreneurs. Panelists will share their unique experiences pursuing an ImpactFirst agenda. |
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10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Sector in Focus: Why a Value Chain Approach is Critical for Sanitation in Urban India
Panel: Kavita Wankhade (IIHS), Meera Mehta (CEPT University), Srinivas Chary (ASCI) Moderator: Anurag Chaturvedi (Dasra) The national government’s flagship scheme, the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) or Clean India Mission, has made great strides in bringing attention to the sanitation crisis, and in particular facilitating access to toilets. At the same time, these efforts have neglected less well known, though equally critical aspects fundamental to developing effective sanitation systems across India's cities. Learn about the full scope of India’s sanitation crisis, unprecedented nonprofit-led solutions, and public-private partnerships accelerating progress through the sanitation value chain. |
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11:00 am - 11:15 am
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Networking Break
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11:15 am - 12:10 pm
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Indians and Diaspora Giving Back Locally and Globally
Panel: Payal Patel (Tarsadia Foundation), Raju Reddy (Sierra Atlantic), Rati Forbes (Forbes Marshall Foundation) Moderator: M.R. Rangaswami (Indiaspora) How are Indians and the Diaspora in the US engaging with their local and global communities? Leaders in strategic philanthropy will share their personal stories and frameworks for giving, offering recommendations for those in earlier stages of their giving journeys. |
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12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
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Future of Philanthropy
Panel: Julita Eleveld (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation), Pradeep Nair (Ford Foundation) Moderator: Eric Nee, Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) The panel will explore philanthropy's evolution in different regions, evaluate traditional and newer models for impact, and address how institutional and individual donors are embracing new approaches, reimagining their roles to make more meaningful contributions. |
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Networking Lunch
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2:00 pm - 2:40 pm
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Dasra Talk - Introduction to Dasra US
Boris Siperstein (Dasra Board Member) in conversation with Radhika Nayar (Dasra) and Vishal Kapoor (Dasra), sharing their respective journeys in philanthropy that have led to a common commitment to catalyze social change in India, and build Dasra's presence in the US. |
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2:40 pm - 3:30 pm
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Sector in Focus: Empowering Adolescent Girls in India
Panel: Aakash Sethi (Quest Alliance), Tamara Kreinin (The David & Lucile Packard Foundation) Moderator: Neera Nundy (Dasra) To break the inter-generational cycle of poverty in India, we need to focus our efforts earlier, and intervene during adolescence, changing the life trajectories of India’s 250 million adolescents, aged 10-19. Engage with nonprofit leaders and funders implementing, supporting and learning from solutions and programs in India and globally. |
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3:30 pm - 3:45 pm
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Networking Break
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3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
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Investing in Sanitation
Panel: Madhu Krishna (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation), Neera Nundy (Dasra) Moderator: Krishnan Hariharan (Dasra) Sanitation is a critical focus area within the sustainable development goals (SDGs). For India to achieve the SDG of adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all by 2030, we need more philanthropy and private sector engagement across the sanitation value chain. Learn more about meaningful opportunities for investment in sanitation in India. |
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4:45 pm - 5:30 pm
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Giving Matters: Purpose and Partnerships in Philanthropy
Panel: Deval Sanghavi (Dasra), Elliot Donnelley II (Synergos Board Member) Moderator: Katarina Czarniak (Synergos) This session will provide concrete recommendations for donors looking to realize the full potential of their giving. Learn about clarifying your purpose, bringing your full self to your philanthropy, and embarking on collaborations to amplify your impact. |
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5:30 pm - 5:40 pm
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Closing Remarks
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5:40 pm - 6:30 pm
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Networking Reception
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