24/08/2026
“Talent, Volunteers&Second-Line Leadership”
Special Session 1:
“Talent, Volunteers&Second-Line Leadership” This session will focus on one of the most critical challenges for NGOs: attracting, retaining and developing committed people. It can examine volunteer engagement, team motivation and leadership succession. The discussion can help organisations build a strong second line of leadership and reduce overdependence on founders or seniorleade
Key Takeaways:
People developmentis critical for organisational continuity.
NGOs must nurture volunteers, professionals and emerging leaders. Building second-line leadership reduces dependency and strengthens resilience.
Mr Sandip Mookerjee
Mr P John Rajkumar
Honorary Secretary, Maithree
Dr Dipankar Datta
Chief Medical Officer
Aravind Eye Hospital, Theni
Chairman:
Mr Uday Shankar Singh
Chief Executive Officer
Vishwa Yuvak Kendra
Special Session 2:
“Communication, Credibility& Media Engagement”
This expert talk can help NGOs strengthen the way they communicate their work, impact and values to the public. It will cover credibility-building, responsible storytelling and constructive engagement with media. The session can support participants in presenting their organisations with clarity, authenticity and trust
Key Takeaways:
Clear communication builds public trust and organisational credibility. NGOs must tell their impact stories responsibly and effectively. Constructive media engagement can strengthen visibility, partnerships and influence
Ms Gayathri Balan
CEO, SVP India (Chennai Chapter)
Mr Bhanu Kumar
Founder, ARRA Associates
Mr Sankara Mahalingam
Global Lead - Community Outreach Firstsource
Chairman:
Gp Capt R Vijayakumar (Retd), VSM
Special Session 3:
“Well-being, Burnout& Mental Resilience in theDevelopment Sector” This session will address the emotional and mental pressures faced by leaders and teams working in demanding social-sector environments. It can create space to discuss burnout, stress management and sustainable work practices. The focus can be on building resilience while preserving compassion, purpose and personal well-being.
Key Takeaways:
Sustainable leadership requires attention tomental health and emotional resilience.
Organisations must recognise burnout and create supportive work cultures. Personal well-being is essential to sustaining purpose-driven social work.
Ms Suhasini Maniratnam
Actress, Director, Screenwriter,
Producer & Founder and Managing Trustee, NAAM Charitable Trust
Dr Ranjini Manian
Founder Chair Global Adjustments Foundation
Dr R Selvi Kumari
Clinical Psychologist and Trustee
M.S. Chellamuthu Trust & Research Foundation
