Dr Namita Gopal

BEYOND BALANCE SHEETS Impacting lives Dr Namita Gopal

Other than writing out a cheque or transferring money online, have you ever thought of how you can contribute to community development? Donating money is one of the more convenient ways to give back to society, and many of us limit ourselves to that. But across the breadth of our country, there are a handful of creative, unique, committed and many anonymous and famous individuals and organizations that do much more. Their contributions would adversely impact countless lives if not done.

'Beyond Balance Sheets - Impacting lives' is a Coffee Table edition showcasing how 77 organizations traverse challenging paths to doing good, with community interventions that go far beyond the norm. Flip through photographs of inspiring social work in India, a testament to the inherent good of humanity and the "jugaadu" nature of our lives.

The book is one of the few-of-its-kind collections of social work of this nature, and as the book unfolds you will feel like you have visited many remote corners of India, experiencing the smallest NGO and the biggest of Corporates that are all contributing to a common cause. Amazing, noteworthy and inspiring, the community development projects of these organizations will surely galvanize you into action. If you are looking to do something similar yourself or may like to reach out to any of the organizations showcased in this book, then go ahead and begin this fulfilling journey.

Community work is like business. There is no short cut to success. Read on, admire and get sensitized to social work and Corporate Social Responsibility. Whether you are a student, an individual or a CEO, a global corporate or a partnership firm, an NGO or a Government official, the book has something in it for you.