Handmade networks: How communities bridge the gap between access and culture

When official channels fall short or aren’t accessible to certain communities, people build their own systems. Files are passed by hand, novels are sent through messaging apps, and networks are carved out, however small or improvised.

The 3 principles guiding one of India’s first creator-led grants

For many Indian creators, access to funding remains a major barrier. Traditional grants have long been competitive, complicated, and out of reach for those outside established circles.