Leadership is often treated as a quality reserved for adults with formal authority. IDF’s youth camp presents a different view: young people can practise…
When Anitha first heard about India Development Foundation’s vocational training, she was searching for a practical way to earn from home. Her family needed a…
A sewing machine can open the door to paid work, but technical ability alone does not guarantee a stable livelihood. A woman may know how to cut fabric,…
Before the first stencil is placed on a table, an IDF screen-printing instructor has already begun preparing for the people who will arrive. The work combines…
Vocational training can give a young woman practical skills, yet skill alone does not always create a dependable livelihood. Learners may need encouragement…
Sustainable fashion can begin with a practical skill, a reliable sewing machine, and a clear understanding of local needs. In Bangalore, dress-making training…
A training centre can offer useful skills, yet the first emotional experience often determines whether a new participant feels ready to continue. A warm…
For women in disadvantaged communities, vocational training can open the door to income, but lasting self-reliance also depends on what happens after the first…
A vocational course can open a door, but a supportive network helps women keep moving through it. For many graduates of India Development Foundation’s training…