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Bridging the Gap for Grassroots Changemakers As philanthropy continues to evolve in 2025, more attention is being given to progressive and inclusive funding practices. However, small and emerging grassroots initiatives and community-based organisations (CBOs) often find themselves excluded from these conversations. Many lack the access, knowledge or resources to fully engage with new funding mechanisms. 

Equal Community Foundation is creating a paradigm shift through a unique approach—starting with boys. While many organizations in India are working to protect women and girls, most focus on women’s empowerment. By working with boys and young men, ECF tackles gender-based violence at its root cause. ECF’s innovative Action for Equality program trains male professionals

In India, one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, there is an increasingly strong connection between English literacy and job opportunities. High-school math and science examinations, as well as entrance exams for professional degrees in such areas as medicine and engineering, are all conducted in English. Without English proficiency, rural youth see few opportunities for

A pioneer in its field, Kolkata Sanved uses dance movement therapy as an alternative approach to recovery and healing for the most marginalized members of society. Through its groundbreaking model, called Sampurnata (“fulfillment” in Bengal), survivors of trafficking and violence release trauma, develop confidence, and identify their own potentials as human beings—rather than as victims.

In recent years, the city of Noida has rapidly industrialized, attracting migrant workers. Migrant families and children (especially those without documents) are often denied education, public services, social protection, and healthcare. Acquiring documentation is difficult and is often too expensive for migrant families to manage on their limited means. As a result, these children are

As a part of FRC’s ongoing conversations for community-led change, FRC spoke to young change-makers on the theme – Changemaking in partnership with youth. The conversations centred on sharing knowledge and experience of their respective areas of expertise alongside discussing the availability or lack of support systems for young changemakers.  The overall landscape for young

Over the past year, FRC has been speaking to a diverse set of people on community-led change. The overarching theme — Rooting for change: trust-based philanthropy for community led change – was a set of conversations between grant-makers, grassroots organizations, and social researchers. Explicating from their knowledge and experiences the conversations focused on the various