CSO

The issue’s Ground Zero piece discusses what it means to implement community-centred people practices in CSOs, drawing upon the practical experiences of three organizations. Working on this issue of Samuhik Pahal helped us look at the connections between organizational culture and values, people practices, and community impact with new eyes.

In this issue, you’ll read an interview with Jodo Gyan, an organization that has resolutely remained focused, from the beginning of its existence, on creating an inclusive work culture based on equity, transparency, and consultation.

Social change is a complex process. It needs consistent and long-term efforts. Civil society organizations (CSOs) face multiple challenges in driving this. These include resource constraints and scaling pressures, among many others. In this context, Wipro Education Partners’ Forum is a three-day residential retreat, designed to bring together a network of CSO partners. They are dedicated to […]

In “Reflections on our efforts to build a wholesome organization,” Arjun Trivedi provides the philosophical underpinnings and some practical strategies of creating an organization whose practices, including people practices, are being attempted to be rooted in compassion.

The current issue of Samuhik Pahal focuses on the theme of people practices in CSOs. It tries to bring in perspectives, and to share strategies and practices, which CSOs across the country are following to build sustainable and humane organizations and create deeper impact.

In her perspective building piece, Sujatha Rao provides a historical overview of people practices as an area of human endeavour and raises some important questions that can help us rethink people practices in CSOs in a critical and balanced manner.