We Believe…

Lasting impact comes when organisations build capacity with an inherent sense of ownership.

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Every venture operates within a complex reality of community needs, leadership dynamics, funding priorities, and frontline challenges.
For over a decade, we have partnered with CSR teams, philanthropies, and social purpose organisations—meeting them where they are, and co-creating solutions they can adopt, own, and sustain.

Our Capacity Strengthening Philosophy

Every engagement is shaped by five foundational principles:

  • Holistic

    We go beyond technical training to strengthen people, processes, and purpose, ensuring that all elements work in unison.

    Sustainable

    The goal is to make organizations self-reliant, impact-driven, and resilient—not dependent on external consultants.

    Adaptive

    While our methodology provides structure, our interventions are tailored to the unique needs and contexts of each social-purpose organisation.

10 Years, 10 Lenses

10 Years, 10 Lenses

10 Years, 10 Lenses

A Decade of Practice, Evolving with Intention. Each year at Social Lens has been shaped by a core belief—a lens through which we’ve refined our practice and responded to sectoral shifts.

A Decade of Practice, Evolving with Intention. Each year at Social Lens has been shaped by a core belief—a lens through which we’ve refined our practice and responded to sectoral shifts.

A Decade of Practice, Evolving with Intention. Each year at Social Lens has been shaped by a core belief—a lens through which we’ve refined our practice and responded to sectoral shifts.

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    Lens of Discipline

    Operational rigour builds trust and reliability.

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    Operational rigour builds trust and reliability.

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    Lens of Agility

    Lean teams can thrive with structured adaptability.

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    Lean teams can thrive with structured adaptability.

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    Lens of Definition

    Codifying identity strengthens internal coherence.

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    Codifying identity strengthens internal coherence.

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    Lens of Deliberate Communication

    Structured dialogue anchors us in times of disruption.

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    Lens of Resilience

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    Lens of Stability

    Growth must balance ambition with integrity and culture.

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    Lens of Recalibration

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    Advisory evolves with the ecosystem it serves.

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    Emerging tech must meet grounded ethics and social purpose.

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Meet the Team

We’re a team of practitioners who believe that sector transformation begins within institutions.

Board Members

  • Vijaya Balaji

    Founding Partner, CEO, Social Lens Consulting

  • Vijaya Balaji

    Founding Partner, CEO, Social Lens Consulting

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  • Vijaya Balaji

    Founding Partner, CEO, Social Lens Consulting

  • Justin Bharucha

    Managing Partner, Bharucha and Partners

  • Justin Bharucha

    Managing Partner, Bharucha and Partners

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  • Justin Bharucha

    Managing Partner, Bharucha and Partners

  • Naghma Mulla

    CEO, EdelGive Foundation

  • Naghma Mulla

    CEO, EdelGive Foundation

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  • Naghma Mulla

    CEO, EdelGive Foundation

Council of Advisors

  • Manjula Ramakrishnan

    Director of Programs, Social Lens Consulting

  • Manjula Ramakrishnan

    Director of Programs, Social Lens Consulting

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  • Manjula Ramakrishnan

    Director of Programs, Social Lens Consulting

  • Aparajita Agarwal

    Director, Development & Strategic Partnerships, Value For Women

  • Aparajita Agarwal

    Director, Development & Strategic Partnerships, Value For Women

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  • Aparajita Agarwal

    Director, Development & Strategic Partnerships, Value For Women

  • Rashmi Dhanwani

    Founder, Art X Company

  • Rashmi Dhanwani

    Founder, Art X Company

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  • Rashmi Dhanwani

    Founder, Art X Company

  • Vejay Anand S

    CEO, Business and Marketing Advisor

  • Vejay Anand S

    CEO, Business and Marketing Advisor

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  • Vejay Anand S

    CEO, Business and Marketing Advisor

  • Ashwin Ravindranathan

    Digital Transformation Specialist | UI/UX | Design Thinking

  • Ashwin Ravindranathan

    Digital Transformation Specialist | UI/UX | Design Thinking

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  • Ashwin Ravindranathan

    Digital Transformation Specialist | UI/UX | Design Thinking

  • Sridhar M

    Finance and Strategy Mentor

  • Sridhar M

    Finance and Strategy Mentor

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  • Sridhar M

    Finance and Strategy Mentor

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