India Development Foundation (IDF) created its scholarship program to recognise women who show strong commitment in vocational training and to help them turn…
The hum of sewing machines in a Bangalore workshop might seem worlds away from a Saturday arvo spent browsing the racks at your local Vinnies, yet the threads…
Vocational education can create income, confidence and social connection for women facing poverty or difficult life circumstances. At India Development…
Empty tummies and empty pencil cases tend to walk hand in hand. Hungry children struggle to concentrate, retain new information, or even turn up to class at…
When Meera first arrived at an India Development Foundation youth camp in Bengaluru, she expected a few days of activities, games and talks. She did not expect…
India Development Foundation (IDF), a Bangalore-based nonprofit founded in the 1990s, helps women from disadvantaged communities build practical skills and…
Economic empowerment often begins with a practical skill, a small opportunity and the confidence to take the next step. For women living in disadvantaged…
For a nonprofit, lasting support is measured in more than donation totals. It can be seen in the trust built over years, the confidence of women who gain…
Quality fabric is central to practical vocational training. For women learning dress-making and screen-printing, the material affects every stage of the work,…
For many women, a sewing machine can become more than a tool for making garments. It can provide a practical route towards income, confidence and greater…