iVolunteer Blog - everything about volunteeringDuring my education and early career, I was introduced to the technical expertise and guiding principles behind project design and management. However, exposure to the development sector brought a set of unique challenges I had never faced before – whether it was regarding involving the community as a stakeholder or iterating at an unprecedented frequency […]
Considering the significant challenges in the supply chain for agricultural products – such as the excessive presence of middlemen, the quality disparity between desired agricultural products & the products available in the market, and fluctuating prices – the trend of contract farming has seen a significant uptake. Companies are willing to engage with farmers in […]
A famous quote goes like this: When the student is ready, the teacher appears. Even though teachers are conventionally associated with educational institutions such as schools, colleges and research centers, we can find unexpected teachers in any nook and corner, teaching or illustrating concepts we can reflect upon and learn from. When I joined the […]
Despite the seemingly accusatory title, the underlying sentiment is one of curiosity, a key driver in effective problem-solving. The fact that problems exist is not exactly a groundbreaking discovery. What many people miss is that randomly asking questions to find the answer takes us nowhere. A problem solver’s search must begin with the quest for […]
A term commonly heard in the innovation domain is ‘design thinking’. A non-linear, iterative process, design thinking is used to create innovative solutions that are prototyped and tested. It is considered a highly effective tool to tackle ill-defined and unknown problems. As a tool, design thinking enables innovation to adapt to rapidly changing environments, with […]
Passion is a keyword associated with activities considered close to the heart. Described in the Oxford Dictionary as ‘a powerful feeling’, passion possesses the ability to push humans beyond conventional boundaries by evoking emotions, sometimes in a way which defies logic. The results derived from passion projects cannot be explained by traditional trends and analyses. […]
Two skills that hold immense value in any workplace yet are only truly honed through experience are adaptability and resilience. In the fast-paced modern ecosystem, changes occur at a rate faster than the Vande Bharat. When faced with these changes, an executive can respond in two ways – either adapt to the ongoing changes and […]
Understanding the governance system is fundamental for any individual willing to contribute to the development sector. As one of the primary established systems, government hierarchies exist to disseminate benefits for the local populace. With several schemes established, such as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, and ample funds available, such as the District Mineral Foundation, […]
For any fellow, the first visit to the project village is always filled with excitement and trepidation. Equipped with a basic framework regarding social development, a desire to create positive social change and an unknown excitement, fellows explored the region of their workspace, their ‘Karma Bhoomi.’ Being no different, as I stepped foot into the […]
It is said that one of the hardest things to do is to say goodbye. After a week of productive learning, enlightening exposure and much fun, it was time to wrap up and bid adieu to the land of Kutch. The fellows embarked on the final stretch of the 2025 Bhuj training with a visit […]
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