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Transparency4 minJan 5, 2025

What a Rs 500 donation actually does: A month in the field

We spent 30 days tracking exactly how small donations are used on the ground. From stationery to software access to facilitation, here's the full picture.

By Finance & Operations, Navantara

What a Rs 500 donation actually does: A month in the field

Small donations often fund high-frequency essentials: printed learning sheets, local facilitation support, and shared connectivity costs.

When pooled, these contributions unlock continuity, ensuring learners do not lose momentum between major funding cycles.

We publish utilization snapshots each quarter to maintain visibility into how grassroots spending maps to outcomes.