Philanthropy in India

This report on Indian philanthropy is based on a study that started in 2016. It is part of a larger study in other emerging economies to review the current state of philanthropy and what role it is playing in the world. 

Philanthropy in India is authored by Caroline Hartnell and published by Philanthropy for Social Justice and Peace in association Alliance, WINGS and the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy, Ashoka University. This is the first report from the study, which Caroline Hartnell hopes will eventually form part of the Philanthropy Bridge Series.

CAP is among the many organisations in India consulted for this study.

The Report can be downloaded as a PDF file at:

http://www.psjp.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Philanthropy-in-India-October-2017-1.pdf

The study aims to throw light on the current state of Indian philanthropy through conversations with people who have been trying to promote, support or strengthen different areas of philanthropy. This includes various forms of giving by the wealthy; social justice philanthropy, self-funded activist movements and community philanthropy; and giving by individuals of modest means.

The report is neither exhaustive nor complete and should be considered a working paper or a work in progress. With a country as vast as India, the insights presented here can only be a starting point, not a finished product!

To comment on the findings or engage in a conversation about this report, readers may write to Philanthropy for Social Justice and Peace at: info@psjp.org