Sarabjeet Singh

I was introduced to Ethos Philanthropy through E4SI. My short journey was both challenging and exciting, constantly pushing me beyond limits. With very limited knowledge and experience in the development sector, the first few weeks were more about learning and discovery. When I first read the idea of creating a one-stop portal for the social sector and making “giving” cool, easy and effective, I loved it.
NGOs, foundations, social enterprises, corporations, professionals and youth – all stakeholders have an important role to play if we are to make “giving” part and parcel of our lives. During my stint with Ethos, I interacted with a several individuals and organizations who strongly believed in the idea we were embarking on.  But when I started talking to nonprofits, I was slowly losing confidence and often felt annoyed and irritated at the inefficiency and informal organization of this sector in India. Gradually, as I learnt more, I realized how the sector has been extremely neglected. In this respect, E4SI is serving a very crucial need at a time when no such program exists in a country which is one of the fastest growing economies of the world.
It was during the conference held by E4SI at the end of summer at Bangalore that I realized how powerful and innovative the program is. From Ashoka to Acumen Fund to NEN (National Entrepreneurship Network), the two-day long event covered a series of talks in varied areas of social entrepreneurship.
I believe that the future of our country lies in the hands of organizations who are taking up community problems, creating elegant solutions and scaling them drastically.  Driven by the motive to tell the one billion people in India, how some inspiring social entrepreneurs are changing the world, and urge the masses to help these change agents, I have now joined Ethos as a full-time employee and am heading fast towards creating the one-stop portal for change.