Guides

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Why IDF’s Monthly Donor Spotlight MattersThe Bangalore-based India Development Foundation’s (IDF) newsletter does more than list programmes and events. Its monthly spotlight on a long-term donor…
Scheduling mobile training van routes in Bangalore’s slumsGetting a vocational skills van into a Bangalore neighbourhood involves far more than choosing a pin on a map. The vehicle has to reach a place where…
How IDF screen-printing trainees collaborate with local artistsIDF’s screen-printing trainees collaborate with local artists for custom designs by turning a visual idea into a repeatable, hand-finished product. An artist…
From Youth Camp Participant To Peer Mentor At IDFWhen Ravi first arrived at an India Development Foundation youth camp, he was more comfortable listening than speaking. Like many young people from…
Turning Upcycled Fabric Into Opportunity Through Dress-MakingDiscarded fabric can become far more than a household nuisance. In the hands of a trained maker, an old sari, damaged bedsheet or surplus textile may be…
Why Bridal Skills Matter In IDF’s Dress-Making ProgramIndia Development Foundation (IDF) supports women in disadvantaged communities through practical vocational education and self-reliance training. Its…
From Supported Child to IDF Youth Camp TeacherThe story of a former child education beneficiary who now teaches at IDF’s Youth Camp begins with a simple truth: steady support can give a child confidence to…
How IDF’s screen-printing trainees create festival promotionIndia Development Foundation (IDF) is a Bangalore-based not-for-profit organisation founded in the 1990s. It supports women in disadvantaged communities…
How community needs assessments shape IDF's training curriculumFor vocational programs serving women from disadvantaged backgrounds, curriculum relevance is never a fixed achievement. It is the outcome of repeated, careful…
How IDF’s Child Education Fund Runs Weekend Tutoring CampsEducation can change a child’s prospects, but regular classroom learning is often difficult for children from low-income families. Gaps in foundational…