Tag Archives: India

How to include the disabled and BOP: Similarities between Enable India and C.K. Prahlad’s propositions for the private sector

By Gitika Mohta I started the GSE field experience with a fascination for Enable India’s (EI) concept of fostering inclusiveness amongst employers of People with Disabilities (PWDs). Post-GSE, I began to read C.K. Prahlad’s most acclaimed work “The Fortune at … Continue reading

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on sidewalks, solid waste, and social change

To an outsider, this may seem like common sense. In Bangalore, however, it can sometimes be easier said than done. At first, the regular occurrence of people walking in the street — particularly in areas with sidewalks — struck me … Continue reading

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After GSE: Chris interns at Kalinga Eye Hospital in rural Orissa

By Chris Marino When I requested to volunteer at the Kalinga Eye Hospital and Research Center (KEHRC) in Dhenkenal, Orissa, through Unite For Sight, I never foresaw myself working on the hospital’s business matters. Yet, that is exactly what I … Continue reading

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Alumni Voices: Mihika Chatterjee ’08

From time to time, Wooster alumni that are engaged in poverty reduction or social entrepreneurship will post to this blog. Below is a thought piece by Mihika Chatterjee. Mihika graduated in 2008 with an economics degree. Her Independent Study empirically … Continue reading

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Who are we going to see?

In Bangalore and Chennai, we will be talking to five types of organizations. The organizations are split-up into clients (yellow) and resources (red) (see graphic below). The five types of organizations are: Clients (1) Non-profits that could be our potential … Continue reading

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