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Project Management Tracking in Nonprofits: Three Adoption Barriers from an Early Pilot
Practice Notes Series 1/2026 Authors Atanu Garai Lead - KM & Technology , Centre for Accelerated Development, Sauramandala Foundation & Beyond Purpose Social Ventures Rohan Bose Software Analyst ,Beyond Purpose Social Ventures Scaling Through Partnerships Project management practices at Sauramandala Foundation have evolved over the years as the organization balanced multiple partnerships while designing, testing, and scaling solutions to public problems. Over the past five ye
Atanu Garai
Jul 64 min read


Is She Wise
Is She Wise? Is She Wise? is the first children's picture book created with and for the Biate community of Meghalaya. Adapted from a traditional Biate story and presented in a bilingual format, it celebrates the language, culture, and storytelling traditions of the Biate people. Through the tale of a talking Nathial plant that asks, “Is she wise?”, young readers are invited to explore curiosity, wisdom, and community values.
sauramandalain
Jun 111 min read


Encoding and Decoding Children’s Books with TFFP
Introduction Children from Wahkhen getting the first glance on the storybook 'Ban's Journey in Music' documenting the rich music heritage...
sauramandalain
May 15, 20247 min read


The Steps It Takes
In the dead of night, Bandarihun Khongsit, a 28-year-old woman, was abruptly awakened by an urgent need. She called out to her brothers,...
sauramandalain
Mar 15, 20245 min read


Why Problem-Statement-Led Approaches are Better than Solution-Based Ones
This blog delves into problem-statement-led methodologies, surpassing solution-based approaches in development.
sauramandalain
Aug 14, 20235 min read


The Literary Voyage of a TFFP Book
When I was younger, I was always keen on knowing where a book comes from. Where do stories come from? Are the characters real? Who draws...
sauramandalain
Jul 26, 20235 min read


Going Beyond Project Funding: Why Non-Profit Organizations Need Sustained Support
Non-profit organizations play a significant role in serving marginalized groups and engaging in critical societal issues. These...
sauramandalain
May 2, 20234 min read


THE POWER OF STORIES
My childhood is unimaginable without my Grandmother in the picture because she lived with my family. Growing up with my Grandma also...
sauramandalain
Dec 7, 20224 min read
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