Navigating complexity. Building alignment. Advancing change.

Counterpoint is an advisory and thought platform working across health, gender, climate, technology, and development. We collaborate with institutions to translate evidence into action through strategic engagement and systems thinking.

  • Health Systems Strengthening
  • Gender Equity & Leadership
  • Climate & Sustainable Transitions
  • Technology & AI for Health
  • High Impact Grant-making
  • Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights
  • Coalitions & Partnerships
  • Public Affairs & Policy Engagement
  • Evidence, Knowledge & Evaluation
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About Counterpoint

Where evidence, experience, and partnership come together.

Counterpoint was established to help institutions navigate complex development challenges that require strategic interventions coupled with grounded insight.

Drawing on experience across government, philanthropy, civil society, academia, global health, and the private sector, we work with partners to build consensus, strengthen systems, and develop pathways for meaningful change.

Our work is grounded in the belief that lasting solutions emerge when diverse perspectives come together around a shared purpose.

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Global

Networks spanning Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America.

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Women-led

Centring agency, participation, and equity.

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Boutique

Agile, practitioner-led, and responsive to context.

In Their Words

What our partners say.

Working with Counterpoint has been one of the most energising parts of our strategic planning journey. They bring sharp, technically sound insights into who we are today and—more importantly—who we need to be to meet this moment. Their ability to distill complex questions into clear, actionable strategic direction has been invaluable.

What has stood out even more is Medha’s personal investment in our success. She doesn’t just advise—she roots for you, challenges you, and genuinely wants to see you thrive. That rare combination of rigorous thinking and wholehearted partnership is what makes Counterpoint exceptional. I am deeply grateful for the clarity, confidence, and momentum they’ve helped us build.

Nisha Dhawan

President and CEO, EMpower, The Emerging Markets Foundation

Working with Counterpoint has been instrumental in shaping and strengthening our strategy as an actionable scope of work. Medha brought a combination of strategic vision, deep public health expertise, and practical implementation experience that helped us articulate, design and operationalise our Neighbourhood of Care approach, placing communities, families and local systems at the centre of health and wellbeing.

Beyond the strategy itself, Counterpoint provided thought partnership to streamline processes that support learning, accountability and continuous improvement. Medha consistently challenged our thinking while remaining deeply invested in our mission, ensuring that our ideas were both ambitious and grounded in the realities of rural communities.

Counterpoint is more than a strategic advisor. They are a trusted thought partner who combines technical rigour with an unwavering commitment to strengthening institutions and delivering meaningful impact. Their contribution has helped us move from vision to execution with greater clarity, confidence and purpose.

Anirban Ghose

Co-Lead, Transform Rural India Foundation

Collaborating with Medha has been an intellectually rewarding partnerships on sexual and reproductive health and rights and climate. As a thought partner, she brings an exceptional ability to connect evidence across disciplines, identify emerging priorities and translate complex ideas into compelling, policy relevant narratives. Her vast networks allow her to bring in diverse perspectives on critical issues.

Over the course of co-authoring two papers together and co-creating innovative implementation designs for improved health outcomes for girls and women, I have consistently valued Medha's strategic thinking, analytical rigour and commitment to excellence. She asks the right questions, challenges assumptions constructively and has a remarkable ability to bring clarity and coherence to complex issues without losing sight of the practical implications for policy and programmes. I look forward to the continued collaboration.

Dr. Ranee Thakar

Immediate Past President, RCOG

Counterpoint has been an invaluable thought partner in advancing the intersection of climate, health and gender. Medha brings a rare ability to connect evidence across disciplines, challenge conventional thinking and translate complex concepts into clear, influential knowledge products. Her strategic insight, collaborative approach and commitment to generating practical solutions make Counterpoint a trusted partner for organisations working to strengthen climate resilience and equitable health outcomes.

Sono Aibe

Global Climate and SRHR Expert

I’ve worked with Medha over many years and across a range of initiatives spanning sexual and reproductive health, climate, and organizational strategy. She has a remarkable ability to see the big picture while never losing sight of the details that matter. She brings together strategic thinking, technical expertise, and creativity in a way that helps turn complex ideas into practical, actionable solutions. Just as importantly, Medha is a thoughtful and trusted collaborator. She has a gift for bringing people together, translating evidence into clear insights, and helping partners navigate complex challenges with confidence. I would recommend Medha and Counterpoint without hesitation.

Lana Dakan

Vice President, Program Investment, Prysm

Counterpoint combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of the policy and programme landscape across Asia and beyond. Medha brings rich expertise in technical writer with nuanced policy insights. She is a seasoned subject matter expert on the intersection of climate and health, with the ability to translate complex global evidence into practical, context specific guidance for national and sub national decision makers.

Her extensive networks across the region and globally, together with her collaborative approach and strategic insight, make Counterpoint a trusted partner for high quality technical leadership and impactful knowledge products.

Anthony Daly

Technical Adviser Family Planning, UNFPA Asia Pacific Regional Office