School holidays can interrupt one of the most dependable sources of nutrition for children in disadvantaged communities: the school day. In Bangalore, heat,…
The story of a youth camp graduate who designed a board game about civic responsibility begins with a familiar frustration: young people are asked to care…
For Australian businesses, IDF’s Screen-Printing Program Partners with Corporate Offices for Bulk T-Shirt Orders offers a practical way to buy event apparel…
The process of creating a peer-support group for IDF trainees facing domestic challenges starts with a clear purpose: a respectful place to be heard, share…
The reason why IDF’s honours event includes a silent auction of handcrafted items by trainees is straightforward: the objects show what practical training can…
India Development Foundation (IDF), a Bangalore-based nonprofit founded in the 1990s, supports women in disadvantaged communities through vocational courses…
The story of a former trainee who now teaches screen-printing at a juvenile home begins with a practical skill becoming a bridge to independence. At the India…
Winter in Bangalore is mild compared with Melbourne, yet dawn can still be cold, damp and difficult for a child without suitable layers. Long journeys, crowded…
The impact of IDF’s youth camp on building cross-community friendships in diverse neighbourhoods emerges through relationships formed while teenagers work,…