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Impact

From philanthropy to
systems change.

Two decades of work at the intersection of government, philanthropy, civil society, and corporate social responsibility — building lasting change across 1.4M+ lives.

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Capacity building of care givers Donated oxygen cylinders during COVID-19

Capacity building · COVID-19 oxygen donation, Uttarakhand

Thematic impact areas

Across 22 years, across sectors.

Each number represents lives changed, communities strengthened, and systems built to last.

100,000+
Child Protection & Rights

Supported organisations safeguarding 100,000+ children. Honorary Director of Childline across 300+ villages in Gautam Budh Nagar, UP. Advocate for child rights, safety, and holistic development.

500,000+
Research & Knowledge Development

Programme assessments, impact evaluations, and knowledge publications informing development initiatives for 500,000+ individuals. Integrating data, field insights, and community voices.

200,000+
Early Childhood Development & Nutrition

Integrated programmes benefiting 200,000+ children, mothers, and caregivers through nutrition interventions, maternal health programmes, and early childhood services.

100,000+
Rural Development

Integrated rural development across education, health, livelihoods, water, and community governance — supporting 100,000+ rural households through community-led models.

50,000+
Women's Empowerment

Improved outcomes for 50,000+ women across South Asia through entrepreneurship, livelihoods, leadership development, and access to finance.

10,000+
Sustainability, Climate Action & ESG

Advancing climate resilience, afforestation, and sustainable livelihoods — conserving millions of litres of water and supporting 10,000+ farmers in natural farming adoption.

25,000+
Livelihoods & Entrepreneurship

Skills development, entrepreneurship, and market linkages contributing to improved incomes and sustainable employment for 25,000+ rural and marginalised households.

1M+
Public Policy & Government Relations

Shaped a nationwide skill development policy training 1M+ unemployed rural youth across India's Aspirational Districts. Contributed to Nodal NGO and Unnat Bharat policy frameworks.

50,000+
Financial Inclusion

Financial literacy and inclusion programmes enabling 50,000+ women to build financial confidence, access savings and credit, and participate in formal financial systems.

Evidence-led impact

SDG-aligned. GRI-informed.

Tara advocates for Theory of Change frameworks, SROI, GRI standards, ESG reporting, and SDG-aligned monitoring. The objective is not to measure activities — it is to understand whether lives have improved.

SDG 4 — Quality Education
SDG 5 — Gender Equality
SDG 8 — Decent Work
SDG 10 — Reduced Inequalities
SDG 13 — Climate Action
SDG 17 — Partnerships

Awards & recognition

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FICCI CSR Award
Outstanding CSR leadership at Moody's Corporation
India Social Impact Award
Measurable social impact at Moody's Knowledge Services
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CSR Impact Award
Sustained community-impact programming
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DG Award, CAPART
Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India
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Minister of RD Award, UP
Saras Mahotsav, Uttar Pradesh

"CSR is strongest when businesses, governments, communities, and civil society work together to create lasting change."

Tara Chand