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Reflecting on the blog by Diya Shelke, Educator at Local Gyan | By Pushnami Kasture When we dedicated The Commons at the Upadhyaya Foundation, our intention was simple: give back to the social sector by providing a physical sanctuary where meaningful ideas could take root. So, when LocalGyan approached us looking for a venue, we didn't just want to hand over a key—we wanted to co-create. Knowing Local Gyan’s deep expertise in place-based learning and their unique ability to

"So, where were you before you joined Upadhyaya Foundation?" It's been seven weeks since I've joined the team at the Upadhyaya Foundation as its Lead. In this short span of time, getting acquainted and reacquainted with colleagues and friends from the social impact sector has felt like both a welcome party and a homecoming party at the same time! Much of the thinking that’s made its way to this post has also been reiterated, reshaped, and influenced by these conversations. A

How thoughtful communications can strengthen relationships with family foundations Communications are often viewed as a way for nonprofits to increase visibility, raise funds, or report on impact. While these are all important, we've found they also serve another, often overlooked, purpose: they build trust. At Upadhyaya Foundation, we've had the privilege of working with nonprofit organisations across different stages of their journey. While every family foundation has its o