Kanika Verma

Hoping to influence change, one micro movement at a time #socialinnovation #jobswemake DevelopmentAlternatives

[Kanika Verma @kanikave]

Our hope is that these many micro movements will travel beyond their context in the form of knowledge - a macroperspective survey on rural entrepreneurship, a do-it-yourself of social innovation led entrepreneurship, 75 enterprise models 4 micro entrepreneurship

[Development Alternatives @DAperspectives]

Our Work4Progress tools and models are being rapidly adopted and to further aid this adoption, we have now come out with 3 new knowledge products developed with @TRIFoundation, @WeAreRangDe to encourage #entrepreneurship for all.

[Development Alternatives @DAperspectives]

On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week, Development Alternatives, together with “la Caixa” Foundation, Haqdarshak, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies and Givfunds, convened a powerful gathering in New York. The event brought into focus a question that sits at the heart of our shared future: how can society, government and markets come together to build resilient communities and create livelihoods at scale?

The event opened with a stirring keynote address by H.R.H. the Infanta Cristina, Director of the International Area, “la Caixa” Foundation, who reminded us of the critical role philanthropy can play in catalysing innovation and impact for communities across the world.

Najada Kumbuli, Vice President at Visa Foundation, spoke of how catalytic capital and blended finance can unlock entrepreneurial ecosystems. Seema Jalan, Deputy Director at the Gates Foundation, underscored the need to link livelihoods with gender and social equity. Sanjay Purohit, CEO of the Centre for Exponential Change, highlighted the role of systems thinking in scaling impact with communities as co-creators. And Joshua Fisher, Director at the Columbia Climate School, reminded the gathering that deep listening and open dialogue on livelihood security are pre-requisites for any action on climate resilience.

As Shrashtant Patara, CEO, Development Alternatives reflected, the dialogue made it clear that “lives and livelihoods of people have acquired much more prominence in the discourse on climate, calling for initiatives aimed at building resilience to be systemic in approach, with green and inclusive entrepreneurship being the key to impact at scale.”

Kanika Verma, Executive Vice President at Development Alternatives Group, unveiled the Mission Creating One Million Livelihoods by 2030, setting the tone for bold collective action. Building on this vision, Development Alternatives, GivFunds, Impact Lens and partners announced the Innovative Finance Facility, a landmark initiative designed to mobilise catalytic capital through blended finance, impact investing and collaborative partnerships. Together, these efforts will channel resources into scalable, community-driven solutions that not only create a million livelihoods but ensure they are inclusive and resilient.

#UNGA #ClimateWeekNYC #SustainableLivelihoods #GrassrootsEntrepreneurship #InclusiveEntrepreneurship #GreenEntrepreneurship #ClimateChange #JobCreation

[The Better India @thebetterindia]

“We don't want to do the basic. Why are we being given only one option?" Across rural India, that question is quietly sparking new businesses, jobs, and a shift in mindset.

In conversation with Development Alternatives — one of India’s oldest social enterprises working at the intersection of livelihoods, environment, and innovation — The Better India explores a new kind of entrepreneurship.

One that’s rising far from the urban spotlight. And just might be the force that helps India create 1 million jobs by 2030.

In partnership with @DAperspectives

@kanikave @Shrashtant

[Development Alternatives @DAperspectives]

A major #cleanenergy milestone!
The Rani Urja Mandala Mahila Samiti inaugurates a 32.5 kW solar mini-grid in Patratoli, Jharkhand, empowering entrepreneurs.

Part of DA's #UrjaMandala initiative with @HSBC, this women-led model advances energy access & economic resilience!

[ग्राम्य विकास विभाग, उत्तर प्रदेश @UpRuralDev]

इस MoU का उद्देश्य 'समावेशी उद्यमिता' को बढ़ावा देना और महिलाओं और युवाओं जैसे कम प्रतिनिधित्व वाले समूहों को रोजगार इच्छुक से रोजगार प्रदाता के रूप में सक्षम बनाना है।

[Bastien Fachan @BastienFachan]

Roger Federer’s Commencement Address at Dartmouth yesterday might be the best speech he’s ever given.

Amazingly articulate, funny, full of wisdom. Made me laugh and tear up. I’m so very proud to have had him as my idol for the past two decades.

If you have 25 minutes to spare…

[shubho sengupta @shubhos]

The Prachi ad released by the @BombayShavingCo is a wake up call to the advertising and marketing industry.

The sheer insensitivity of the company which continues to defend the act comes from an extreme sense of power and privilege, where the victim - Prachi - is reduced to a body part, facial hair.

I went through the case, and also heard Prachi's video reaction. Prachi is far more powerful that 1000 Bombay Shaving Companies put together.

Prachi represents the young, new India which does not cling to inherited privilege to move up in the world. She puts in her own effort to make a mark.

Her father is a UP police constable. A daughter topping Class 10 is probably the biggest thing that happened in their lives.

The BS Co founder Shantanu Deshpande 's father was a successful IT executive in the USA and Shantanu went to the best schools, then IIM, and then McKinsey. He got pretty much what he wanted, in life.

Do you understand what I am saying? It's P for Privilege.

Finally - and this really amazed me - Prachi has no negative feelings for those who invaded her privacy and wronged her so deeply. On the contrary, she shows compassion - a compassion that can only come from a beautiful person.

Now that's called Indian culture. But don't take this culture for granted, please.

Let's unite to push back these privileged people with inherited, borrowed power: India is changing and you have to behave. We welcome your contributions, but never forget the country is bigger than your personal ambitions.

This note is addressed to the marketing fraternity. Thank you for reading.

[مريم @bluepashminas]

just got out of jail again after being arrested 12 hours ago, this time for protesting outside the gates of my own campus. i was thrown onto the ground and pinned down by 6-7 cops after having my phone knocked out of my hand because the cop got mad i was livestreaming it.

[Kanika Verma @kanikave]

@RnaudBertrand What a time to be alive

[Chinmayi Sripaada @Chinmayi]

This is such an uncalled for, unempathetic response to a foreign national who publishes (after adding he still loves the country) his experiences as a tourist.

Aththi Devo Bhava and Beti Bachao are mere slogans.

It is well known by now how men in India ogle at and harass foreign nationals and women.

It was only a few days ago that a Korean vlogger published how she was harassed.

No idea why these people are in denial instead of acknowledging and putting systems in place.

It is not as if the process of lodging a police complaint is easy.

[Tzeporah Berman @Tzeporah]

If this doesn’t terrify you, you aren’t paying attention. Global sea surface temperatures are higher than ever recorded, and atmospheric carbon dioxide just jumped up about 4ppm in a couple of days.

[Trevor Noah @Trevornoah]

Soooo… this happened. 🤯 What a night last night! Big congrats again to the entire @TheDailyShow team! 🎉 Thank you @TelevisionAcad for this absolute honour! Jimmy, Seth, Stephen, and Jon, thank you for the support and camaraderie along the journey. Truly an honour to be in the same category with you. Wow. Team Daily Show, we did it baby!🕺🏾#TheDailyShow #Emmys #75thEmmys

[Tiberius @tiberiusfiles]

There’s something incredibly dystopian about being able to talk to people from every corner of the world who all oppose this, but nobody in power doing anything to stop it. This isn’t how it’s meant to be. Why are we talking about an active genocide? WHY IS NOBODY STOPPING IT?!

[Abdalhadi Alijla عبد الهادي العجلة @alijla2021]

Two hours between the two photos

[Jason Hickel @jasonhickel]

UN report: Israeli forces took control of a building in Gaza where civilian families were sheltering, lined up the men - fathers and sons - and executed them in front of their families.

They then forced the women and children into a room and threw a grenade into it.

[Sulaiman Ahmed @ShaykhSulaiman]

ISRAEL HAS NOW KILLED 97 JOURNALISTS

WAR CRIMES

[Jason Hickel @jasonhickel]

The United States and Israel are presently engaged in knowingly and intentionally starving a civilian population, in full view of the world, with apparent impunity. It is impossible to fathom the depravity of what is occurring.

[Loay Elbasyouni @AstroLoay]

My parents are dying in Gaza and no one cares.
My mom had one cup water in last 24 hours, she is trying to save the water for my sick dad, my dad is losing his breath, Everyone deserted them.
They miraculously survived several artillery shells. I’m not sure why I’m tweeting

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

#BREAKING United States vetoes Security Council draft resolution that would have demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, and immediate and unconditional release of all hostages

VOTE
In Favour: 13
Against: 1 (US)
Abstain: 1 (UK)

[Development Alternatives @DAperspectives]

We will be hosting and participating in a series of side events and exhibits at the 28th Session of the Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC (COP28), to be held from 30 November 2023 to 12 December 2023 in UAE, at Expo City, Dubai.

Stay tuned for event updates!

#COP28UAE #cop28

[Nyombi Morris @mnyomb1]

🔥🔥🔥 RECORD BREAKING: A Horrific Heat Wave Sweeps Qeshm Dayrestan International Airport --- Heat Index hits 178°F (81°C) According to NOAA.

The heat index yesterday at this airport not only tied the highest heat index ever recorded, the dew point sent a new world record at 97°F (36°C).

The current severe weather conditions are highly unusual and will affect everyone. These irregular weather patterns are indisputable evidence of the climate change issues our planet is facing. The corrupt fossil fuel companies of the global north, and the banks and politicians that prop them up must be held accountable for profiting off a burning planet.

Let's take JP Morgan Chase as an example. They have channeled a massive $434 billion towards fossil fuels between 2016 and 2022, despite the adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015. This hypocrisy is unacceptable, and every person who cares about our planet should refuse to bank with JP Morgan Chase!

Not only JP Morgan Chase, but even Citibank invested over $264 billion in fossil fuels, as reported by Bloomberg. Those concerned about our burning planet should also pull all deposits from this morally bankrupt institution.

It is imperative that those in the global north no longer remain complacent with regard to the issues surrounding climate change. As a climate refugee myself, I suffer first-hand the pain of losing a home, the anguish of restless nights, and the pain of my parents breaking apart under the stress of our climate migration.

The consequences of inactivity are severe. They are not just painful for future generations to come. The are painful for some of us right now, as the poor people of Maui know all to well due to their recent wild fires.

The consequences are finally spreading to the global north, so be warned. You are not immune from the cost of inaction.

I am taking a stand and calling on all people of moral conscious from the north to punish the politicians and banks who prop up the fossil fuel companies that are burning down our precious planet.

Please, we in the global south cannot do what you can do. Please take action so nobody else, in the global south nor in the global north, has to face the deeply ingrained traumas that I have faced, and the unimaginable pain faced by those in Maui.