Bridgespan India COVID-19 Resources

Selected reports and articles authored by our India team that can inform the social sector's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reports

Original research published by Bridgespan India

Philanthropy and the COVID-19 Response in India

This study explores how philanthropists in India can address the COVID-19 crisis by supplementing government and private sector efforts with flexible and often more nimble investments.

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Community Engagement to Tackle COVID-19 in the Slums of Mumbai

This report explores different community engagement models in the context of the COVID-19 crisis in Mumbai’s major slums and how involvement is critical to the COVID-19 response.

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Philanthropic Collaboratives in India: The Power of Many

An in-depth look the promise of philanthropic collaboratives in India, which we have found are playing an increased role in the context of the COVID-19 response.

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The Importance of Inclusive Healthcare (Indian Express)

In this opinion piece, we argue that providing equitable, high-quality healthcare to all requires recognising—and celebrating—differences among traditionally disenfranchised populations.

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External Publications

Opinion pieces and blogs by our India team

Why philanthropic collaborations should thrive and lead the battle against COVID-19

YourStory, 18 May 2020

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Philanthropy’s distinctive role in India’s COVID-19 response

India CSR Network, 24 June 2020

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Opinion: Philanthropy’s distinct role in India’s COVID-19 response

Devex, 16 July 2020

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Engaging communities is critical to the COVID-19 response

India Development Review, 7 August 2020

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Engaging Slum Communities to Combat COVID-19

Asian Venture Philanthropy Network, 12 August 2020

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