Updeshak

A governance initiative that trains, inducts, and mentors independent directors from the corporate sector to serve on NGO boards — bringing professional accountability and strategic thinking to grassroots institutions.

Introduction

Updeshak is a governance initiative that trains, inducts, and mentors independent directors from the industry and corporate sector to serve on NGO boards and advisory committees. The initiative brings professional accountability and strategic thinking to grassroots institutions, building long-term relationships between the corporate sector and the social sector.

Key Goals

Director Identification

Governance Training

NGO Matching

Induction & Mentoring

Impact

505

Professionals Reached through outreach initiatives

250

Professionals Oriented on grassroots NGO governance and advisory roles

130

Updeshaks Matched with grassroots NGOs

Updeshak

Introduction

Key Goals

Impact

Highlights

Professionals from corporate and industry backgrounds are identified and screened for interest in social sector governance.

Selected directors undergo structured training on NGO governance, compliance, fiduciary duties, and social sector context.

Trained directors are matched with NGOs based on sector expertise, geography, and organisational need.

Directors are formally inducted onto NGO boards with ongoing mentoring support from Dhwani.