Value proposition

A strategic philanthropy foundation that nurtures powerful partnerships to help India achieve SDGs by 2030.

Dasra meaning ‘enlightened giving’ in Sanskrit, is a pioneering strategic philanthropic organization that aims to transform India where a billion thrive with dignity and equity.

Since its inception in 1999, Dasra has accelerated social change by driving collaborative action through powerful partnerships among a trust-based network of stakeholders (corporates, foundations, families, nonprofits, social businesses, government and media).

Over the years, Dasra has deepened social impact in focused fields that include adolescents, urban sanitation and governance and has built social capital by leading a strategic philanthropy movement in the country.

Philanthropy, Social Investment, Research, Family Giving, Capacity Building for NGOs, CSR, Strategic Giving, nonprofit, Adolescents, Sanitation, Democracy and Governance, and systems change