Our vision
A strong, capable, accountable and connected civil society.
Contributing to an inclusive, equitable and sustainable India where no one is left behind.
Passion for the Least Foundation
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About PLF
We strengthen the organisations that create change.
Passion for the Least Foundation is a national knowledge and capacity-building organisation strengthening leadership, governance, collaboration and sustainable institutional capacity across India's social sector.
Knowledge for Change. Capacity for Impact.
Who we are
A multiplier for social impact.
PLF works with NGOs, grassroots institutions, social-sector professionals, CSR organisations, philanthropic foundations, development partners, academic institutions and other stakeholders.
Sustainable development requires capable organisations, ethical leadership, sound governance, effective financial management, relevant knowledge, strong partnerships and continuous learning.
The name Passion for the Least keeps our work centred on people who are most vulnerable, excluded or underserved.
Our mission
Knowledge, capacity and collaboration for lasting impact.
We strengthen India's civil-society ecosystem through learning, organisational and leadership capacity, good governance and accountable practice.
Our core proposition
From insight to impact.
PLF turns relevant knowledge into practical capability, brings institutions together and helps them build the systems that sustain change.
Knowledge
Evidence, research, tools and good practice
Capacity
Stronger organisations, leaders and professionals
Collaboration
Connections across the social-sector ecosystem
Impact
More accountable and sustainable institutions
National development framework
Change grows through connected levels.
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People
Develop capable social-sector professionals and leaders.
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Organisations
Strengthen NGOs and civil-society institutions.
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Networks
Build connections and communities of practice.
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Systems
Improve governance, finance, technology and organisational systems.
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Policy
Generate evidence for informed policy and sector dialogue.
How PLF contributes
Five roles. One stronger ecosystem.
PLF combines knowledge, advice, capacity and convening to help civil society learn and improve together.
Knowledge Generator
Creating and sharing evidence, research and practical knowledge.
Capacity Builder
Strengthening organisations, leaders and professionals.
Institutional Advisor
Improving governance, finance, systems and sustainability.
Convenor
Bringing civil society, CSR, philanthropy, government and knowledge institutions together.
Sector Catalyst
Supporting innovation, collaboration, learning and systemic improvement.
Theory of change
Stronger institutions make lasting change possible.
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Stronger People
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Stronger Organisations
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Better Knowledge
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Stronger Networks
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Better Systems
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Stronger Civil Society
What guides us
Principles in every partnership.
These commitments shape how PLF learns, collaborates and helps institutions build lasting capability.
Inclusion
Diverse voices represented
Equity
Fair access to opportunity
Gender Equality
Equal participation and leadership
Sustainability
Institutions built for long-term value
Digital Transformation
Technology used responsibly
Evidence
Decisions grounded in learning
Good Governance
Integrity and accountability
Local Ownership
Respect for local knowledge and leadership
Who PLF serves
A connected social-sector ecosystem.
PLF works across the ecosystem because stronger institutions grow through shared knowledge and trusted relationships.
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NGOs and civil-society organisations
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Social enterprises
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CSR foundations and corporate teams
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Philanthropic foundations
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Social-sector professionals
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NGO boards and trustees
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Government institutions
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Universities and research institutions
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Networks and associations
Build stronger together