Our Projects

IDF works to implement its vision of a more egalitarian society throughout Bihar and Jharkand by conducting projects in child protection and care; community and individual health; community leadership development; disaster preparedness, relief, and restoration; livelihood protection and enhancement; water and sanitation; and women's empowerment. Since its inception IDF has undertaken over 50 projects, many lasting several years, sponsored by 34 funders.

Below is a list of IDF's current projects, showing the project funder in each case. Click on the title to find out more about a specific project.

• Holestic Rural Initiative for Development and Yield   - LIC HFL
• Adolescent Health and Development - Engender Health
• Creating Sustainable Communities - HDFC Bank
• Strengthening Local Governance for Effective Service Delivery - ITC Limited
• Adapting to Climate Change to Promote Disaster Risk Reduction - OXFAM India
• Addressing Kala Azar and Health and Sanitation in North Bihar - CAF India
• Bringing Water and Sanitation to Rural Schools - Simavi
• Building Community-Based Leaders - Sir Ratan Dorabji Tata Trust and XISS Ranchi
• Campaigning for Safe Abortion Awareness - Ipas
• Combating Human Trafficking in Rural Communities - Geneva Global
• Creating Sustainable Action on Community Health - Simavi
• Empowering Dalit Women and Enhancing Livelihoods - Lutheran World Relief
• Encouraging Child-Centered Community Development - Plan International
• Enhancing Livelihoods and Household Security in Rural Jharkhand - JTDS-IFAD
• Facilitating Health Awareness, Good Practices, and Better Care - Geneva Global
• Girls First - on adolescent RH and Emotional Resilience - CorStone
• Improving Reproductive and Child Health in Palamu - National Foundation for India
• Initiating Community Action on Water and Sanitation - WaterAid India
• Integrating Nutrition and Health in Palamu - CARE
• Introducing Disaster Preparedness through Water and Sanitation - WaterAid India
• Let Girls Be Born - Plan India
• Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Project with 200000 adolescent girls  - UNICEF
• Promoting Rights-Based Disaster Risk Reduction in North Bihar - DanChurchAid
• Promoting School Safety Initiatives in Urban Schools - UNICEF
• Promoting Sustainable Sanitation in Rural India - Global Sanitation Fund