IDF is a grassroots leading implementing agency (NGO of Bihar & Jharkhand) which has endeavored to raise aspirations and improve everyday life for the most marginalized and excluded rural populations of Bihar & Jharkhand since its inception. Founded in 1993 by a group of young social development professionals, Integrated Development Foundation (IDF) is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. IDF works with its head office at Patna and eight field offices across Bihar & Jharkhand towards advocating for social change. With a mission to ensure better health, security, and well-being for the poorest and most deprived members of rural communities, and a vision to build an egalitarian society in which all community members can realize their right to a life of quality and dignity. IDF works to implement its vision of a more egalitarian society throughout Bihar and Jharkhand 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 with average having turnover of Rs.55 million per year.

Primary Functions

• Awareness Raising/Advocacy
• Networking/Convening
• Program/Project Implementation

Secondary Functions

• N/A

Geographic Scope

• National

Attainment

• Primary completion
• Primary enrollment
• Secondary completion

Other skills

• Life skills/sexuality education
• Rights/empowerment education
• Social and emotional learning

Quality

• School-related gender-based violence

Website

Integrated Development Foundation

Headquarters location(s)

• Patna, Bihar, India

Office location(s)

• India

Contacts

Manoj Verma

Director

Integrated Development Foundation