Capable people build stronger nonprofits. Stronger nonprofits transform society.
Prakarsha Academy trains, mentors and connects the people behind social change, so small nonprofits can grow their impact with confidence.
Who We Are
Prakarṣa means excellence, and the pursuit of a higher possibility. Prakarsha Academy is a Bengaluru-based capacity-building academy for the social sector. We give nonprofit professionals and leaders the skills, mentoring and peer community they rarely get, so their organizations can create greater and more lasting impact.
Why We Exist
Most nonprofits in India are small, stretched and led by people who care deeply. Their teams are busy with daily delivery, and few get the chance to learn, grow or be mentored. Training built for nonprofits is rare. Without structured practices, good work stays invisible and underfunded.
One-off workshops don’t fix this. So we stay with organizations for a long term, through classroom learning, mentoring, follow-up and peer support, until the learning shows up in the work.
Our Vision
Fostering capable changemakers to drive sustainable social impact.
Our Mission
Our Values
Excellence & Innovation
High-quality learning experiences and fresh approaches to training.
Perseverance
Our work doesn’t end with a session. We build for long-term impact.
Openness
Transparency, curiosity and a willingness to learn from every perspective and from feedback.
Shared Purpose
We co-create impact with our partners.
Indic Wisdom
Our programmes are rooted in Bharatiya philosophy, including the spirit of seva, service to society.