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Promoting Women Entrepreneurs – the Environment Friendly Way

An integrated program in Wardha, Maharashtra is nurturing female entrepreneurs while creating markets for organic and local products.

MaganSangralay Women enterprises

Educating and Nurturing Tribal Girls as Future Advocates

A uniquely designed residential program enables mainstream education for tribal girls and prepares them to be advocates for women’s empowerment.
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ShikshaBharti Tribal Girls

Empowering Women through Self-Help Groups in Rural Haryana

A Women Self-Help Group program is redefining the roles and rights of rural women in villages across Haryana, a state with severe gender discrimination.

Program workers and a self-help group present a skit about antenatal health care to the village women

Making a Donor’s Dream Come True

In an inspiring story of persistence and incredible progress, IDRF’s partnership with a long-time donor bears success beyond imagination.

Village kids using a tractor trolley to get to school

A New Dawn Shines for Some of the Most Oppressed

Democracy is finally seeing the light of day in tribal India. Villagers are using governance tools like social audits and Right-to-Information to uproot corruption and ensure implementation of government programs.
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Microcredit Loans Reap Profits and Social Change

Our comprehensive microcredit program in West Bengal goes beyond providing loans to poor women. It equips them with the business skills and the confidence to gain respect at home and in the community.

Rural women receive micro-loans to start enterprises

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IDRF’s 2012 Annual Report

IDRF’s 2012 Annual Report

Please click here to read IDRF’s full-length, 2012 Annual Report as a PDF. We have many exciting success stories to … Continue Reading

IDRF in Nepal

We are proud to announce a new healthcare program, our very first in Nepal! Our local partner, Public Health Concern … Continue Reading

Meet the Entrepreneurs!

Meet the Entrepreneurs!

Exciting news from our microcredit program in West Bengal: Just half-way through their loan period, our newest women entrepreneurs are … Continue Reading

Happy International Women’s Day!

Happy International Women’s Day!

IDRF is proud to help thousands of Indian girls and women reach their goals through scholarships, vocational training, self-help groups, … Continue Reading

News and Updates

Fight Corruption and Provide Healthcare: An Interview with IDRF President

Fight Corruption and Provide Healthcare: An Interview with IDRF President

Students put up these posters in almost every government office in Bengaluru, listing a number where citizens can instantly report … Continue Reading

Meet Our Founder and President!

Meet Our Founder and President!

“I think the audience can do a lot. IDRF offers enormous opportunity to cooperate and collaborate. Each one of us … Continue Reading

Distribution of IDRF’s 2012 Grants

Distribution of IDRF’s 2012 Grants

Thanks to our donors’ generosity, IDRF helped thousands of underprivileged people in 2012. We sent over $1.08 million directly to … Continue Reading

IDRF Ready for an Amazing 2013, Thanks to You!

IDRF Ready for an Amazing 2013, Thanks to You!

Thanks to generous donors like you, IDRF exceeded the $1 million fundraising goal for our recent Annual Campaign. We are … Continue Reading