Introducing Rural Reset The world looks a little different than it did 4 months ago. The COVID-19 crisis has entirely uprooted many of the basic economic, political and social structures of society. Some systems no longer work in this “new normal.” Others weren’t working before, with the crisis shedding a new light on their inadequacies. And yet, now more than any time in recent memory, we are presented with an opportunity to think about change. At this singular moment, we find it more important than ever to adopt a long-term mindset to the issues and challenges facing the people of rural India. With that in mind, we are launching the…

Nelson Mandela rightly said that  ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ The result of quality education is not just a transfer of knowledge, but follows an overall personality growth of a child to a fully grown individual. Unfortunately, quality education is but a privilege for a vast majority of rural India. It is now a dire requirement in order to eradicate poverty and illiteracy, increase awareness, capacity, enhance standards of living, and provide a path for holistic development. This is why the United Nations classifies quality education as the foundation of Sustainable Development in their SDGs 2030. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4:…

The Impact Sourcing Industry aligns perfectly well with the conviction to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all, which is Goal 8 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.  One of the main challenges in this line of business is to recruit, train and sustain employees. With limited access to education in rural areas, many times, these employees are assigned work that they have no prior exposure or knowledge. Hence, it is crucial to provide a good foundation of skills to train specifically for each job role at a later stage. With ten years of experience in the Impact Sourcing Industry,…

Outsourcing used to be a dirty word. The practice called to mind an image of employees on the other side of the world working in cramped conditions for little pay, and of businesses who prioritized cost-cutting measures over employee welfare. However, over the last decade the practice of outsourcing, and the world of work at-large have changed. The call-center model of the early 2000s has been largely replaced by one of complex, digital microwork. And the welfare of sourced employees is an increasingly important consideration for buyers and suppliers alike. Impact sourcing has risen in popularity by marrying impact for workers with returns for businesses. And in the aftermath of…