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Generational Giving – How one family’s journey mirrors the evolution of philanthropy itself

Generational Giving – How one family’s journey mirrors the evolution of philanthropy itself

CELEBRATING STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY, PURPOSE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

Taking Pride in Our Heritage

Taking Pride in Our Heritage

CELEBRATING STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY, PURPOSE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

It Takes a Collective: Moving Beyond Giving

It Takes a Collective: Moving Beyond Giving

CELEBRATING STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY, PURPOSE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

Giving is a Journey – Here’s How to Begin

Giving is a Journey – Here’s How to Begin

CELEBRATING STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY, PURPOSE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

Capacity, Capability, and the Promise to Give Forward

Capacity, Capability, and the Promise to Give Forward

CELEBRATING STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY, PURPOSE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

The Bridge That Gives Before It Gets: How the LivingMyPromise Community Is Reimagining Philanthropy

The Bridge That Gives Before It Gets: How the LivingMyPromise Community Is Reimagining Philanthropy

CELEBRATING STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY, PURPOSE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

On Her Own Two Feet: Unfolding Inner Power Through Dignity and Livelihood

On Her Own Two Feet: Unfolding Inner Power Through Dignity and Livelihood

CELEBRATING STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY, PURPOSE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

Seeing Suffering, Choosing Compassion: A Personal Path Towards Change

Seeing Suffering, Choosing Compassion: A Personal Path Towards Change

CELEBRATING STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY, PURPOSE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

Comparing Apples & Oranges – How to Make Giving Decisions

Comparing Apples & Oranges – How to Make Giving Decisions

CELEBRATING STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY, PURPOSE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

The Priceless

The Priceless

CELEBRATING STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY, PURPOSE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

My Mantra to Accelerate Change Leveraging Philanthropy

My Mantra to Accelerate Change Leveraging Philanthropy

CELEBRATING STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY, PURPOSE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

Transforming Communities Through Collaborative Philanthropy

Transforming Communities Through Collaborative Philanthropy

CELEBRATING STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY, PURPOSE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

Women in Philanthropy: Leading with Heart, Impact, and Purpose

Women in Philanthropy: Leading with Heart, Impact, and Purpose

CELEBRATING STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY, PURPOSE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

Dolphin Tank Case Study: Navoday Foundation

Dolphin Tank Case Study: Navoday Foundation

CELEBRATING STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY, PURPOSE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

Bits & Bytes – September 15th, 2023

Bits & Bytes – September 15th, 2023

STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY FROM AROUND THE GLOBE, URBAN AND RURAL INDIA

Bits & Bytes – September 1st, 2023

Bits & Bytes – September 1st, 2023

STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY FROM AROUND THE GLOBE, URBAN AND RURAL INDIA

Bits & Bytes – August 15th, 2023

Bits & Bytes – August 15th, 2023

STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY FROM AROUND THE GLOBE, URBAN AND RURAL INDIA

Bits & Bytes – August 1st, 2023

Bits & Bytes – August 1st, 2023

STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY FROM AROUND THE GLOBE, URBAN AND RURAL INDIA

Bits & Bytes – July 15th, 2023

Bits & Bytes – July 15th, 2023

STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY FROM AROUND THE GLOBE, URBAN AND RURAL INDIA

How “giving” was diversified beyond billions

How “giving” was diversified beyond billions

Priyanka Sangani from Economic Times writes an exclusive story “How “giving” was diversified beyond billions” on May 15, 2022

How Much Should You Give?

LivingMyPromise signatory Venkat Krishnan writes in this blog post about “How much should one give?” on the occasion of DaanUtsav

What’s Happening to Education of School Children In India since Covid?

An Exclusive Event for Members of the LivingMyPromise community on the topic “What’s Happening to Education of School Children In India since Covid?” with Shabnam Aziz Khaled from Educate Girls….

Ordinary middle-class woman donates INR 120 Cr worth of land for a charitable cause

Malavika Sangghvi interviews a woman who is from an ordinary middle-class family and has donated Rs120 Cr worth of inherited land to Tata Memorial Hospital and continues to remain anonymous

LivingMyPromise signatory Amit Chandra talks about how philanthropy can be mainstreamed

In an interview with Shrija Agrawal from Mint LivingMyPromise signatory & chairman of Bain Capital Private Equity, India Amit Chandra talks about how philanthropy can be mainstreamed and why he believes we are entering the golden age of Indian philanthropy.

73-Year Old Librarian donated every rupee he earned for more than 30 years.

Read this inspiring article about the 73-Year Old Librarian Mr Paalam Kalyanasundaram who has been donating every rupee he earned to…

How teaching your child to give their money away may improve wellbeing

This article from Business Insider by Marie-Sophie Röder and Qayyah Moynihan talk about how teaching your child to give their money away may improve their personal wellbeing

India Giving report – 2020 by CAF Global Alliance

The India Giving report produced by CAF Global Alliance examines giving trends in India: why and how people of different ages and social groups give in India; the way they give and who they give to.

LivingMyPromise signatory Amit Chandra on being strategic about philanthropy

In this podcast from playtopotential LivingMyPromise signatory, Amit Chandra shares with podcast host Deepak Jayaraman how he and his wife Archana have been thoughtful about how they would spend their time and money towards philanthropy. Refer to the links below to listen to the podcast from Amit Chandra.

Peter Singer offers his views on how should one decide which causes to assist

Princeton University professor and author of “The Most Good You Can Do” Peter Singer offers his views about “effective altruism” on how should one decide which causes to assist.

Tea seller donates 80% of his income to educate children

This is an inspiring story from TheBetterIndia. The following story is about Malik Bhai, a 29-year-old who has been spending 80 per cent of his income to educate more than 40 underprivileged children for the last three years! #LivingMyPromise takes inspiration from individuals like Malik.

LivingMyPromise signatory Luis Miranda talks about philanthropy

LivingMyPromise signatory Luis Miranda talks about philanthropy and highlights how collaborated efforts can bring positive change….

LivingMyPromise signatory Rama Arya tells why she choose to give away her wealth

In this article from Business World LivingMyPromise signatory, Rama Arya shares her reasons for why she pledged aloud to give away 50 per cent….

LivingMyPromise signatory Venkat Krishnan’s podcast on our relationship with money

In this podcast from playtopotential LivingMyPromise signatory Venkat Krishnan shares with podcast host Deepak Jayaraman on the link between our relationship with money….

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#LivingMyPromise is a community of like-minded Indians who believe in giving back to society. We help each other and invite advantaged people to commit to giving 50% or more of their wealth to philanthropic causes either during their lifetime or in their will. Anyone with a net worth of above INR 1cr can take the promise. The causes, organizations or activities you support are entirely your choice. We act as inspiration to each other to do the right thing, when needed the most.

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