Amrita‑Seattle & PCI India Convene for a Two-Day Discovery Deep-Dive
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Amrita-Seattle | +1 206-484-7910 | contact@AmritaSeattle.onmicrosoft.com
PCI India | +91 011 4605 8888 | infoindia@pciglobal.in
SEATTLE, WA, USA & NEW DELHI, INDIA | June 5, 2025 - This week, senior leaders from PCI India and Amrita-Seattle gathered in person for an intensive two-day intense workshop to kick off the Discovery Phase of our joint program-evaluation initiative. The sessions combined strategic dialogue, field-level insights, and collaborative problem-solving to set the stage for a rigorous, evidence-based assessment of every Amrita-Seattle's program and portfolio review.
Highlights from the Session
Origins & Vision – Re-examined the founding story of Amrita-Seattle and its mission of bridging Seattle’s tech-philanthropy ecosystem with grassroots development in India.
Program Deep-Dive – Analysed objectives, logic models, reach, beneficiary profiles, results, and lessons learned across each program area.
Field Data Strategy – Finalised a robust plan for primary data collection and addressed data-gap mitigation to strengthen validity.
Operational Readiness – Coordinated travel and logistics for upcoming site visits to ensure seamless execution in the field.
What’s Next
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About Amrita‑Seattle
Amrita‑Seattle is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Seattle, Washington. For 15 years the organization has delivered education, nutrition, healthcare, and clean‑water solutions to underserved communities in the U.S., India, and Nepal—living its motto “Live to Serve.”
Website: https://www.amrita-seattle.org/
About Project Concern International – India (PCI India)
PCI India, a non-profit organization, has been working since 1998 to improve the well-being of marginalized communities by addressing complex social challenges at scale. In 2023-‘24, PCI reached over 17 million people across 16 states through a combination of technical assistance and direct implementation programs spanning health, nutrition, women’s economic empowerment, livelihoods, social entitlements, and climate action. PCI designs and delivers impactful, evidence-driven programs grounded in real-time measurement and learning. PCI Research, a centralized unit, leads the organization’s measurement and Learning function through rigorous assessments, behavioral studies, and evaluations—ensuring data-driven decisions that drive inclusive and sustainable development.
Website: https://www.pciglobal.in/