My Nonprofit Reviews
Dream A Dream
Review for The YP Foundation, New Delhi, , India
I have been a mentor to Ishita, the Co-founder and Managing Trustee of The YP Foundation for about 3 years now. I have been tremendously inspired by the Vision, Maturity and Energy of Ishita and this is also reflected in every member of the foundation - be the staff or volunteers. The YP Foundation is the only youth-led organization that provides a space for urban young people to explore, express and do something about issues that affect their daily lives. I think this make YP Foundation very unique. The attitudinal change that I have seen in some of these young college students is remarkable and The YP Foundation has actually being able to channelize their potential in the direction of social change.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
In the tremendous growth shown by the organization in the last 3 years. In the confidence shown by the young volunteers and in the projects that they have been able to build - be it revolving around sexuality, street children, arts and culture, etc.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
like to see a YP chapter in every nook and corner of India.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the energy, passion and action orientation of everyone associated with the organization. I have enjoyed the debates, the questions and the hunger for learning that I have seen in these young people. Its truly a youth-led movement.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
passionate, driven, confident and action oriented. They all had this intense desire to bring about remarkable changes in the world around us.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Reach out to a million young people from across the country.
Ways to make it better...
I would have been based in Delhi and saw the organization at close quarters.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
How do they keep the spirit of the youth-led movement and at the same time create a professional, result-driven institution.
One thing I'd also say is that...
Over the next few years, the YP Foundation is going to ensure that young people are shaping the future of this country positively and brilliantly.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Review for Toybank, Bombay Bangalore and Pune, , India
Toybank is an organization with tremendous passion, commitment and drive to bring about happiness in the lives of children from under-privileged backgrounds. It is one of the few organizations where one can feel the energy the minute you meet the team. It is a team with a heart who wants to make every child happy, very happy!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Collection and logistical management of Toys Volunteer engagement and motivation Quality of interactions with children Energy to bring joy and happiness in the lives of children
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Help build operational efficiencies and impact measurement mechanisms.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The energy and passion of the team.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Driven, passionate, high-energy and Happy!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Make all the children in India happy.
Ways to make it better...
They had better reporting standards.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
funding and a viable long-term model
One thing I'd also say is that...
Its a thoroughly inspiring organization that is focusing on the right of every child to play and happiness.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
