In a low-income neighbourhood in Bengaluru, Ravi had grown accustomed to hearing the same advice about his daughter, Kavya. Relatives told him that a young…
Vocational education has always been closely connected with independence. When women learn dress-making, screen-printing, or another income-generating skill,…
Friendship often begins with a shared activity, a practical challenge, or an opportunity to listen without assumptions. For young people from different…
For a woman who has never used a sewing machine, the first lesson can feel intimidating. The pedal, needle, thread, fabric tension and unfamiliar sounds create…
For a nonprofit built around dignity, practical skills, and community participation, long-term volunteers become part of the organisation’s living memory. At…
For women in disadvantaged communities, vocational training can open the door to income, confidence, and greater control over household decisions. Learning to…
Entrepreneurship often begins with a useful ability, a clear market need, and the confidence to serve customers consistently. For women in disadvantaged…
For families facing unstable incomes, sending a child to school involves far more than paying an admission charge. School fees, textbooks, notebooks, uniforms,…
India Development Foundation’s quarterly donor meet-and-greet events bring supporters closer to the people, programmes, and local communities connected with…
Women’s self-help groups can connect community development organisations with households that formal institutions may struggle to reach. Built around trust,…