Who we are
We bring together expertise and collaboration to deliver research that is both rigorous and practical.
Grounded in the concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—that the world is one family—our work benefits from the establishment of partnerships and collaborations that bridge disciplines, sectors and communities to produce insights that are locally grounded and practically relevant.
Our approach
1. Listen Deeply:
We engage with communities to understand values, worldviews and lived realities.
2. Analyse Rigorously:
Our multidisciplinary team applies social science methods to uncover patterns and insights.
3. Translate into Action:
We work with partners to turn insights into practical strategies, tools and decisions.
Our Team
Our multidisciplinary team of social scientists, polling experts and data analysts work alongside leading advisors, experts and research partners to ensure our research is methodologically robust and actionable. We aim to collaborate closely with communities, Government, philanthropic funders, corporations and other key stakeholders across India to ensure that our work is shaped by real-world priorities and guided by a pragmatic approach.
Aarti Wig
Co-CEO Aarti has extensive experience across the development sector, across impact investing, corporate social innovation and climate philanthropy. At Ek Kutumb, she leads partnerships and engagement, driven by a deep conviction that citizens have to be at the heart of one of the biggest structural transitions of our time- climate change- and that Ek Kutumb's work can improve both the substance and adoption of climate action.
Sushma Mahabala
Co-CEO Sushma has extensive experience across the development sector, working on policy, governance, and community-centred initiatives, and collaborating closely with government and elected representatives on research, leadership development, and monitoring. At Ek Kutumb, she leads India-focused, values-based research on climate engagement, driven by a deep curiosity about places and the people who shape them, and a belief that rigorous research can translate India’s untapped potential into meaningful action.
Christine Winston
Research Manager Christine is a published researcher with a PhD in psychology who works at the intersection of research and advocacy communication. She believes that people are the experts of their own lives, and that meaningful climate action begins with listening. At Ek Kutumb, she uses psychological theory and measurement as tools to listen to how people experience, interpret, and respond to climate change. She then translates what she hears into stories that honor the rich, complex realities of those who call this country home.
Ishna Singh
Research Manager Ishna brings experience across climate finance, sustainable development, and collaborative research, with a focus on how systems can respond more thoughtfully to the needs of communities. She is drawn to work that listens closely, builds trust across partners, and translates insight into action. At Ek Kutumb, she manages projects and partnerships that support inclusive, climate-resilient pathways rooted in shared values and lived realities.
Our Advisors
Rahul Verma
Advisor Fellow, Centre for Policy Research, India Associate professor, Political Science, Shiv Nadar University
Our Research Partners
