IDEA Foundation

23/05/2026

Learning ‘Safety Awareness’ focused on body safety, safe circle, fire safety, internet safety, road safety and important traffic rules!

Students at IDEA study centres were engaged in interactive games, posters, discussions, and creative activities. They also learned about trusted adults, recognizing safe and unsafe situations.

21/05/2026

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02/05/2026

What does it really take to keep a student in education?
For many, it’s not just fees. It’s continuity, confidence, and clarity about what comes next. Since 2017, the Hexaware Scholarship Program, implemented by IDEA Foundation, has been working towards exactly this - moving beyond financial aid to enable long-term student progression.

In 2025 alone, 803 students were supported across India, with fee reimbursements and school kits ensuring that financial barriers did not interrupt their education. Alongside this, career readiness sessions, alumni-led learning, and exposure opportunities are helping students build the skills and confidence needed for the future.

Because reducing dropouts is one goal. Enabling progression is the real outcome.

Read the article to know more

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/delivering-scholarship-impact-scale-case-study-hexaware-h4tzf

Since 2017, IDEA Foundation has been implementing the Hexaware Scholarship Program to support students from economically vulnerable backgrounds to continue their education and progress toward employment. The program addresses one of the most common causes of educational discontinuity - financial bar

06/04/2026

Umang is designed to help women build livelihoods that last.

Through the Umang Livelihood Centre, IDEA Foundation has created a space where women can come together, access the right infrastructure, and turn their skills into consistent income.

In this reel, Manjusha Pandit shares how women become part of the centre, how they earn, and how Umang has evolved over the years.

02/04/2026

Today, access is often what stands between skill and opportunity.

For many Indian women, the ability to earn already exists; what’s missing is the confidence and knowledge to navigate a digital world. Through focused digital literacy training, IDEA Foundation is helping bridge this gap by turning everyday skills into genuine opportunities.

From learning how to use digital tools to running online businesses and managing finances independently, women are not just adapting; they are progressing with confidence and control over their livelihoods!

30/03/2026

Fatima (name changed) joined the Umang Livelihood Centre just six months ago, and the progress has been remarkable.

In a short span, she has learned to create a variety of bags while building strong skills in cutting and tailoring through a fast-paced, supportive learning environment.

Today, she is financially independent and confident in her abilities.

This is the impact of Umang, where skill, support, and opportunity come together to create real change. 💛

27/03/2026

At our Janta Vasahat Study Centre, students welcomed visitors from Sweden for a day of shared learning and cultural exchange. The session began with an introduction to the Utkarsh Project, followed by interactive activities where everyone got to know each other.

Students took the lead in celebrating Gudi Padwa, the vibrant Maharashtrian festival, sharing its significance and creating colourful Gudis together through a hands-on craft activity.

The day came alive with cultural exchange, as Swedish students performed traditional dances and our children responded with energetic performances of their own.

It was truly a day filled with learning, creativity, and cultural bonding! ❤️

25/03/2026

110 women. 52 SHGs. One powerful coming together.

The SHG Mela in Pune brought women together to share experiences, learn from each other, and strengthen their collective journey. From financial discussions and empowerment skits to real conversations about livelihoods and growth, the day created space for both learning and leadership.

It wasn’t just an event; it was a step toward stronger networks, better financial awareness, and more women actively participating in income-generating activities.

Because real change grows when women lead, support, and rise together. 💛

23/03/2026

She started with housework. Today, she runs her own catering business.

Anika (Name Changed), with support from IDEA Foundation’s Home Chef and EDP programmes, moved from daily wage work to running her own snack and catering business. What started small has grown into steady orders, a stable income, and opportunities for other women.

Today, she’s not just earning, but she’s leading, growing, and working towards a bigger dream.

18/03/2026

February brought many meaningful moments across our UTKARSH centres.

UTKARSH students celebrated language and culture, learned about history and health, and engaged with volunteers and international visitors.

From Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din and Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti to World Cancer Day awareness and inspiring interactions with Accenture volunteers and Swedish students, every activity created new opportunities to learn, express, and connect!

16/03/2026

To celebrate National Science Day, IDEA Foundation organised an Inter-Centre Science Exhibition on 8th March at the Yerwada Centre, where 60 students from different study centres presented science models based on the theme “My Health, My Responsibility.”

The exhibition included projects on topics such as balanced diet, water filtration, prevention of mosquito-borne diseases, the impact of mobile usage on health, exercise and fitness, and detecting food adulteration. Through these models, students connected science with everyday health and well-being.

The exhibition gave students a platform to present their ideas, ask questions, and understand how science can help solve real-life problems.