Dhwani Foundation
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Strengthening grassroots organisations. Strengthening the sector they are part of.

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Building an ecosystem that works for those who work closest to communities.

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As grassroots organisations become stronger, the effects extend beyond them.

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Lasting change at the grassroots depends on more than committed organisations.
It requires organisations that are institutionally strong, and an ecosystem—of funding, knowledge, networks, and institutional support—that is responsive to grassroots realities.

Dhwani works across both.

Through organisation development, we build the capacity of grassroots NGOs, strengthening their systems, leadership, and financial practices to support long-term growth and resilience. Alongside this, we work with donors, CSR partners, government, and sector networks so that the wider ecosystem is better aligned with the realities these organisations navigate.

685
NGOs
benefitting from Niranthara and similar OCM Programs (and growing)
26
OCM Batches
since 2018, graduated and ongoing
276
Partners
in Sangam Alumni Network
540
NGOs
using Goonjan MIS across 21 States
9.9 Lakhs
Beneficiaries
tracked by Goonjan (and growing)
2300
DrishtE Users
and growing

Why It Matters

Trust unlocks support

Credible institutions inspire confidence among communities, donors, and partners, enabling stronger collaboration and sustained funding.

Strong systems create lasting impact

When governance, accountability, and processes are in place, organisations deliver consistent, measurable, and scalable outcomes.

Resilient institutions outlast individuals

Building institutional strength ensures that impact continues beyond any one leader, project, or funding cycle, strengthening the social sector for the long term.

Niranthara

24-month flagship OCM Initiative specially designed to support grassroots NGOs, by building their institutional capacity through comprehensive support & training to implement 175 good practices across the 8 identified core domains.

Saksham

12-month OCM Initiative for small and emerging NGOs aspiring to grow, focussing on equipping them with essential foundations in 125 good practices across 6 identified core domains.

Shikshak

A collaborative implementation model that works with ecosystem partners to deliver Organisation Change Management Initiatives in different regions through the BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) Model.

VOICE

NGO Federations Capacity Building Initiative to strengthen the sector.

Goonjan Includes SAT

Customisable MIS platform purpose-built for the social sector. An integrated solution for donor relationship, beneficiary management, services management, and impact measurement & tracking.