Guides

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How IDF’s Newsletter Celebrates Volunteer AchievementsThe Role of IDF’s Newsletter in Spotlighting Volunteer Achievements Each Quarter goes beyond recording activities. For India Development Foundation, the…
How Australian donors can fund a child’s education through IDFFor many families in India, school fees are only one part of the cost of keeping a child in class. Uniforms, books, transport, examination charges and basic…
Why IDF Youth Camp Makes Space for Trees and Environmental LearningA youth camp can be a place for games, discussion and leadership activities, yet its most lasting lesson may begin with a spade in the soil. At India…
From Screen-Printing Trainee To Small-Business OwnerWhen Meena first arrived at an India Development Foundation training session in Bangalore, she was looking for a practical skill that could improve life at…
How dress-making training opens doors through boutique internshipsA well-made garment can represent far more than fabric, thread and careful stitching. For a woman gaining practical skills through India Development Foundation…
How One Volunteer Built A Library Book Drive For IDFWhen Claire Morrison travelled from Melbourne to Bengaluru, she expected to learn about community programs and women’s vocational training. She did not expect…
How IDF’s Education Fund Keeps Orphaned Children in SchoolFor a child who has lost one or both parents, staying in school can become uncertain very quickly. Fees, books, uniforms, transport and examination costs may…
From Second-Hand Saree to Marketable GoodsA saree can carry years of memories before it reaches a donation pile. Once it has served its first owner, however, its fabric may still have colour, strength…
How IDF’s youth camp builds interfaith understandingIndia Development Foundation’s youth camp creates space for young people from different religious, cultural and social backgrounds to meet, listen and work…
Dress-making skills that build customer confidenceA well-made garment begins with accurate cutting and careful stitching, yet a sustainable tailoring business depends on much more than technical ability.…