The global conversation around skilling has increasingly focused on the digital sphere, with governments, corporations, and educational institutions championing new training platforms and tools. However, a critical question remains: are these initiatives truly reaching those who need them most? The…
Open source has emerged as more than just a technology movement – it represents a philosophy of collaboration, transparency, and democratized access to knowledge. In the social development world, where organizations operate at the intersection of scarce resources, urgent needs,…
Artificial intelligence has become a powerful force, reshaping industries and influencing our daily lives. While conversations around AI often revolve around efficiency, automation, and even replacement, a significant and quieter revolution is also underway: the use of AI to foster…
In the world of social development, data is the bedrock of informed decision-making. Yet, we’ve all seen projects where mountains of data are collected, only to sit unused in a forgotten spreadsheet. The true power of data isn’t in its…
A Deep Dive Framework for Social Sector Professionals to Navigate AI Adoption Introduction: Why the Social Sector Must Understand AI Personas Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept – it’s a tool of today. For social sector organizations,…
In our digital renaissance, artificial intelligence isn’t just a breakthrough—it’s an energy revolution. McKinsey analysts highlight a staggering projection: global data center power use is expected to rise from around 70 gigawatts today to over 220 gigawatts in just five…
Between 1st June and 25th September 2023, India faced extreme and erratic weather patterns, marked by unusually high rainfall in 220 districts and drought conditions in 120 districts. This climate volatility, driven by the intensifying impacts of climate change, resulted…
As India grapples with the twin challenges of water scarcity and environmental degradation, lake rejuvenation has emerged as a promising solution. Lakes, once the cradles of biodiversity and the lifelines of agrarian livelihoods, have suffered from decades of neglect, siltation,…
A recent social media trend discussed how the serving method of staple foods might impact women’s participation in family conversations. The theory suggests that the communal, all-at-once serving of rice allows for more participation, whereas the serving of hot rotis…
Climate change is an existential challenge, particularly for developing nations like India, where the adverse effects are felt most acutely by the most vulnerable populations. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 2022), India is projected to experience…
India, with its rich ecological heritage, is home to four of the world’s 36 global biodiversity hotspots—the Western Ghats, Himalayas, Indo-Burma, and Sundaland. Yet, despite this immense natural wealth and its growing vulnerability, only 7.9% of CSR spending in India…
Large Language Models (LLMs) have ushered in a new era in artificial intelligence. Their capabilities – ranging from understanding and generating human-like language to performing tasks like translation, summarization, content creation, and complex problem-solving – have transformed how industries operate…
Transforming Healthcare through AI AI’s entry into public health has produced notable advances in disease surveillance, diagnostics, and risk prediction 1,3,4. Yet, these are largely enhancements to existing systems, benefiting those already within the formal healthcare network. For underserved communities-where…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often perceived to be a neutral, objective tool – just code and computation, free of human flaws. But behind the screen, AI reflects the very systems, structures, and social dynamics that shape our world. Among the…
The social development space has long lagged behind in innovation and tech practices as compared to their private sector counterparts. With poor funding sources and initiatives initially driven out of philanthropy, development used to be slow but resource intensive. Reaching…
As we approach the end of another transformative year, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the evolving landscape of impact advisory. At the heart of our work lies a commitment to creating meaningful and measurable change. Through the diverse…
In January 2024, we had set forth 5 trends that we expected to see in the coming year. We now take a look to see how they held up. Trend 1: Shifts in funding towards water and carbon What we…
Recently, the NuSocia Translational Research Center (NTRC) had the opportunity to conduct a research assignment on modern day slavery and organizations working against this. As we dove deeper, we came across a dozen different certifications that large corporations are required…
Access to safe water and sanitation remains a critical issue in India, where out of its population of 1.4 billion, 35 million people lack access to safe water, and 678 million people are deprived of safe toilet facilities. This crisis…
Water security is essential for sustainable development and human well-being, encompassing the ability to access safe water, protect against pollution and disasters, and ensure ecosystem preservation. As recognized by the UN, it is central to global governance, with its significance…
By NuSocia Labs Introduction: The AI Revolution in the Non-Profit Sector Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across industries, and the non-profit sector is no exception. As organizations dedicated to social good, nonprofits face unique challenges and…
A Perspective from NuSocia’s Public Health Centre of Excellence “The greatest opportunity offered by AI is not reducing errors or workloads, or even curing cancer: it is the opportunity to restore the precious and time-honored connection and trust—the human touch—between…
By: The NuSocia Translational Centre (NTRC) The social sector space is fundamentally run on evidence garnered from communities and beneficiaries that are being impacted. Without this data, problems cannot be identified and even well intentioned programs, projects, and social impact…
Implications of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 India’s New Education Policy introduced in 2020 brought about a plethora of changes in the education system’s policy front. One of them being the integration and support of children with disabilities (CWD).…
Nonprofits play a pivotal role in addressing specific community needs and creating positive change. However, being legally restricted from engaging in profit-making activities necessitates a continuous effort to raise funds. To navigate this challenge effectively, nonprofits should employ a strategic…