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Niharika S. Jain

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The Importance of Being Honest

Money spent on international development is often easier allocated than well spent. Madonna’s non-profit recently collapsed after mismanaging millions of ...


Do Good or Do Shots

We feel we can justify taking expensive trips to seemingly exotic locales by “doing good” while we’re there – even if the balance between vacationing and volunteering is often nebulous, and if the actual social impact of volunteering for a few days is minimal.


A Culture of Disengaged Philanthropy

Making a difference has become so easy. With just one click you can support a cause on Facebook. Until recently, ...


Waiting For Change in Education

America must wholly dedicate itself to reforming academic standards, better preparing teachers, and providing all students with equal educational opportunities. Only then will we see true change.


A Lack of Transparency

Misrepresentation of Apne Aap's work is extremely deceitful to donors


HKS Social Space Cut Draws Concern

CORRECTION APPENDED Students returning to the Harvard Kennedy School are raising concerns about a reduction in student social space, after


Ed School Faculty Endorse Open Access

Joining a recent trend of schools endorsing open access scholarship, faculty at the Harvard Graduate School of Education voted overwhelmingly