About the video:
How can a failed project lead to meaningful change? Dive into philanthropy’s true impact as EdelGive Foundation’s CEO, Naghma Mulla, reflects on lessons learned from a tragic incident involving child malnutrition in Mukara. This video explores how Naghma and her foundation evolved their approach after realizing that simply funding a project isn’t enough. Strategic risk-taking, smart design, and empowering grassroots change-makers are key to effective philanthropy.
Discover how EdelGive has shifted its role, acting as asset managers for donors, driving real change, and supporting the communities that need it most. Learn how the 2006 tragedy, where 169 tribal infants died, spurred a journey of transformation towards lasting, collaborative philanthropy that serves as a model for future generations.
About Naghma Mulla:
Naghma Mulla, CEO and Board member of EdelGive Foundation, has spent over a decade shaping the organization’s vision. Under her leadership, EdelGive has evolved from a grant-making foundation to a pioneering philanthropic asset management platform. Naghma’s strategic acumen has fostered impactful collaborations in Education, Migration, Women, Climate, and Capacity Building, including the innovative GROW Fund supporting organizational development for 100 NGOs. Beyond EdelGive, Naghma serves as a General Board Member at Goonj, Board Member at Social Lens and India Climate Collaborative, and Core Advisor to the Migrants Resilience Collaborative. With a background as a Chartered Accountant and a Masters Degree holder from Pune University, Naghma brings a unique blend of financial expertise and social impact leadership to her role.
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