"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile."
- Albert Einstein
OUR HISTORY
The origin of the Fundraiser
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SETTLING
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Development is the only change
That should be constant
i360 is a not-for-profit foundation in the social and development sector, aligned with the country’s mission objectives and UN SDGs. We are a mission driven, market-focused, innovative organization that brings great ideas to fruition.
- We reinforce progress, improvement, and transformation, which are essential for any society or individual to thrive and adapt to changing circumstances.
- We provide scope for constant learning, innovation, and action, which are the drivers of change and the sources of opportunities and challenges.
Impact360
Impact360: A Dream Team for Sustainable Social Change
People from diverse career backgrounds and domain expertise got together to form the entity i360 with the vision to deliver services to bring about the improvement of change for betterment of human lives, social equities of the underserved and in conservational safeguard of our planet habitat.
We are a mission driven, market-focused, innovative and tech-led organization with an ambition to bring great ideas to fruition, following the work ethos of result-oriented action and in collaboration with other key actors in the ecosystem as partners in various capacities, like Govt. institutions, civil society bodies, PSUs, corporate and academia.
We aim to achieve our mission goals through the strength of our strategic pool of diverse expertise, backed by insight research, practical implementation of on-ground programming and by consciously nurturing new innovative ideas of sustainable merits through early-stage catalytic support. We stand for Purpose, Practice and Promise.
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Start
We had a common vision of creating social impact through the lens of sustainability. We were enriched by people who had experiences in working with various development agencies and programs in India and different regions of the world. We wanted to use our experiences and skills to transform the lives of people belonging to the most disadvantaged communities of the society
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Settling
The team of Impact360 gradually expanded to include more prominent practitioners from different fields and backgrounds. They brought in diverse perspectives and skills to the table, such as economics, agriculture, advertising, and research. They started to work on various projects and initiatives that aimed to provide solutions that can have sustainable social impact.
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Now
Now we are a well-established and reputed organization that offers a range of services and products to its clients and partners. We have a strong portfolio of successful projects and interventions that have made a positive difference in the lives of many people and communities. Impact is constantly innovating and exploring new ways to address the challenges and opportunities in the development sector.
Championing Equity: Empowering Marginalized Communities
Promising Delivery of Services to Empower the Underserved
Impact360 Foundation is a not-for-profit that departs from convention to lend newer perspectives and solutions to script life-changing stories for the urban poor across India. Set up in 2020 by leading advocates of change in the Social & Development sector, Impact360’s goals are in step with the UN SDGs and India’s mission of poverty alleviation. Registered as a Section 8 company under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, the foundation’s core competency lies in creating rewarding livelihoods in an urban-poor landscape in partnership with the Government, business houses, NGOs and the targeted community of the disadvantaged, especially necessitous women.
Headquartered in Kolkata and having a multi-city network, the foundation has in its ranks social scientists, researchers, strategists and field experts who string together an enviable team of experts that have built capacities for the organization to work successfully in challenging environments along with stakeholders from diverse domains.
Impact 360 has a research team who are equipped with the expertise to find the pulse of urban poverty-related issues and suggest feasible solutions through associations with public and private sector supporters of livelihood creation. The foundation has been leading livelihood interventions in Kolkata, Bengaluru, Delhi, Pune and Hyderabad, and has plans to take similar initiatives pan-India in the near future.
Our work is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Our Partners
Our Approach
Imagine a world where …
- People have access to basic amenities including food, water, and shelter.
- Every child is enrolled in school and is getting a good quality holistic education which would improve his/her chances of leading a self-sufficient, purposeful life.
- Individuals are skilled and confident in earning an equitable income.
- And finally, a thriving healthy planet for all of us to live in.
To make this a reality, how can we – all of us – overcome the existing problems in the next two to three decades?
We, at i360, are committed to realizing the impact on the ground and at scale, by delivering solutions. We integrate a Systems Change thinking in designing our solutions and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to leverage on their strengths and capabilities to maximize on the impact achieved.
To achieve this, we focus on Livelihood Development, Inclusive Quality Education, Skill & Entrepreneurship, creating Climate Smart Enterprises as our pillars towards building a sustainable future for all of us.
Co-creation
The solutions are co-created with the people and communities who are served. They are involved in every stage of the projects, from design to implementation to evaluation. Their needs, preferences, feedback, and suggestions are listened to and respected. They are empowered to take ownership and leadership of their own development.
Communication
The work and impact are communicated effectively and transparently to the clients, partners, donors, and the public. Various channels and platforms are used to showcase the stories, achievements, challenges, and learnings. Dialogue and engagement are invited with the audiences and stakeholders.
Collaboration
Collaboration is valued with other stakeholders and partners who share the vision and mission. Their expertise, resources, networks, and influence are leveraged to amplify the impact and reach. A culture of mutual respect, trust, and learning is fostered among the collaborators.
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement is strived for in the work and in oneself. The projects and interventions are monitored and evaluated regularly and rigorously. Data and evidence are used to inform the decisions and actions. Change and innovation are embraced as opportunities to grow and excel.
Our team
Prof. Nabin Sen
Advisor
Dr. Udita Ghosh Sarkar (Ph.D)
Advisor
Dr. Subir Ghosh
Advisor
Rajat K Gupta
Advisor
Pinki Sharma
Awards
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