Dealing with Doing Good

Gender is largely spoken about in a white/upper-caste way in the development sector. A lot of privileged women work in this space, however, a shift in norms has been largely absent. Unchallenged ideas of women's development, biological essentialism, and casteless poverty continue to drive programmatic thinking. Human rights of self-determination for men and women seem largely absent, and LGBTQIA+ rights are almost never spoken about. Join us in a discussion with Pallavi Agrawal, a practitioner working in the field of gender in intersections with health, education and labour.  LinkedIn: ⁠https://bit.ly/3X8bG59⁠  | Instagram:  ⁠https://bit.ly/3XkgFPV⁠  | Website: ⁠https://www.commonplace.co.in/dealingwithdoinggood

Education has been spoken of as the most transformative tool towards national development. It offers the promise of better health and well-being, more equitable gender relations, and increased economic opportunities. The growth of programmes like Teach for India has been trying to create new models of education and opportunity. Simultaneously, a reduction in employment and increasing income inequality are pulling children out of school earlier and earlier. The pandemic has created even more inequalities within this system. We look behind the scenes and speak with people working on the ground and with initiatives that are trying to educate the youth in new and creative ways. Join us in a discussion with Jayesha Koushik, a practitioner working in the field of Education and policymaking. LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3X8bG59 | Instagram: https://bit.ly/3XkgFPV | Website: https://www.commonplace.co.in/dealingwithdoinggood

What does working on sustainability mean in the context of a developing nation? Questions of sustainability are not only about the environment but also about the many human and non-human elements within it. The interlinkages with health, employment and equity can often go unaddressed when we speak about sustainable development. What does it mean to work in a sustainable manner and what is the role of our own emotions within it? Join us in a discussion with Shiba Desor (https://bit.ly/3WPiQKG), a researcher-practitioner working in the field of human geography. LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3X8bG59 | Instagram: https://bit.ly/3XkgFPV | Website: https://www.commonplace.co.in/dealingwithdoinggood

Good intentions drive many people into the social sector - but do those same intentions restrict a form of self-reflection and introspection? Stories of burnout and demotivation are heard and seen. Often there are no active or inclusive ways to reform these conditions. How can this gap between intention and everyday praxis be bridged? Join us in a discussion with Deepika Ghosh (https://bit.ly/3ZrnyAG), a mental health practitioner from Changeinkk.org. LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3X8bG59 | Instagram: https://bit.ly/3XkgFPV | Website: https://www.commonplace.co.in/dealingwithdoinggood