India Development and Relief Fund

10/30/2026

IDRF, in partnership with Siddh Divyang Foundation, helps children with special needs access education and develop essential skills by providing assistive technology-based solutions.

This includes providing tools such as Talking Book and Talking Map, which make it possible for visually impaired children to access educational content, explore information, and learn independently. The initiative has benefited over 2,880 students across 20 schools in Bihar, Maharashtra, and Uttarakhand.

Help expand access to inclusive education by supporting IDRF at IDRF.org.



Gautam Prakash Adesh Jain Vandana Matravadia Niti Duggal Divya Gupta

10/27/2026

We’re proud to receive this recognition from GreatNonprofits, which reflects our community's trust and the meaningful work made possible by our collective efforts.

Through our partners, donor support expands access to education, strengthens healthcare initiatives, and creates opportunities for children, women, and underserved communities across India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Every contribution helps turn local efforts into meaningful, lasting change.

To our donors, volunteers, and partners, thank you for believing in our mission and making this work possible. This recognition is a shared achievement, and we’re proud of the impact we continue to create together.

Thank you, , for this honor.

Learn more at IDRF.org.



Gautam Prakash Adesh Jain Vandana Matravadia Niti Duggal Divya Gupta GreatNonprofits

10/23/2026

Cervical cancer is highly preventable, yet access to screening remains a challenge for many women.

Through its cervical cancer initiative in rural Haryana, Arpana Trust conducted 33 screening camps, reached 2,580 women, and organised 7 HPV vaccination camps for adolescent girls, expanding access to preventive care.

Together, we can help more women access the awareness, screening, and care they need. Support initiatives that build healthier futures at IDRF.org.



Arpana Charities Gautam Prakash Adesh Jain Vandana Matravadia Niti Duggal Divya Gupta

10/20/2026

A fresh roti maker may seem simple, but for many students, it can make a world of difference.

At Lotus Petal Foundation's school in Gurgaon, more than 1,700 meals are prepared daily for students from low-income families.

With support from IDRF, the installation of an automatic roti maker has helped strengthen the school's nutrition programme, producing about 1,500 rotis every day and contributing to more efficient meal preparation.

Support more education initiatives at IDRF.org



Lotus Petal Foundation Gautam Prakash Vandana Matravadia Niti Duggal Adesh Jain Divya Gupta

10/16/2026

From Empowerment to Opportunity: IDRF’s Commitment to Ending Poverty!

For over 37 years, IDRF has partnered with local organisations across India, Nepal and Sri Lanka to create lasting opportunities through education, livelihoods and healthcare.
As we commemorate the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we remain committed to empowering marginalised children, youth and women. Thank you to our donors, supporters and NGO partners for making this work possible.
Be involved! and support our programs at IDRF.org.


Adesh Jain Gautam Prakash Vandana Matravadia Niti Duggal Divya Gupta Gazala Paul Samerth Trust Samerth Sri Lanka Centre for Development Facilitation

10/13/2026

Did you know girls aged 15-19 are twice as likely as boys to be out of education, employment, or training? (, 2026)

Behind this statistic are barriers that shape girls’ everyday lives and limit the opportunities available to them. Through partnerships with grassroots organizations across India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, IDRF supports initiatives that address these barriers by making education, skills development, and essential resources more accessible to girls and young women, particularly those from marginalized communities.

On this International Day of the Girl Child, we celebrate the aspirations of girls everywhere and reaffirm our commitment to creating opportunities that help them shape their own futures. Help us make more opportunities possible. Visit IDRF.org to support our work.

10/09/2026

Through our partnership with Upakar Foundation,USA, IDRF supports Indian-American students whose academic achievements reflect years of hard work, discipline, and ambition.

Since 2003, IDRF has provided scholarships for four-year college programs to 36 Indian-American students through Upakar, helping these talented scholars build on their achievements and pursue their educational goals.

As featured in IndiaWest, Upakar’s 2026 awards recognize 24 new students through tuition and textbook scholarships, with IDRF among the program's supporters. Congratulations to the 2026 recipients as they carry their hard-earned achievements into this next chapter. We look forward to the ideas, contributions, and possibilities you will bring to your communities and beyond.

Meet the scholars here and read more:
https://indiawest.com/upakar-foundation-awards-scholarships-to-24-students/



Adesh Jain Gautam Prakash Vandana Matravadia Divya Gupta Foundation USA

10/06/2026

Educational resources and infrastructure can open the door to learning. But it is often a teacher who helps a student walk through that door.
At IDRF, we believe that education is about more than access to classrooms, scholarships, STEM labs, and learning resources. Teachers are the people who turn these opportunities into learning, curiosity, confidence, and the belief that a student can achieve more.

This World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate the teachers who make a difference every day by supporting students, nurturing their potential, and helping build stronger communities, one learner at a time.

Help us create more opportunities for students to learn, grow, and thrive. Donate towards education at IDRF.org.



Vandana Matravadia Adesh Jain Gautam Prakash Divya Gupta

10/02/2026

Through the Surdaan Foundation, students aged 14–18 from the Alaap School of Music based in Texas organize performances that raise funds for education-focused programs in India, and this has now grown into a sustained partnership with IDRF.

This year, their support helps 60 disadvantaged students pursue a two-year NEET preparation program (entrance exam for undergraduate medical courses), including coaching, accommodation, educational materials, and the support needed to prepare for one of India’s most competitive medical entrance examinations. Since partnering with IDRF in 2020, Surdaan has contributed nearly $100,000 to programs in India, a remarkable milestone for a teenager-led initiative.

Join IDRF in backing education programs that help students pursue better futures at IDRF.org.



Adesh Jain Gautam Prakash Vandana Matravadia Niti Duggal Divya Gupta Surdaan - Music for Miracle Hardiker

09/29/2026

Strengthening Youth Futures: AFEC × IDRF’s Care‑to‑Career

Vandana Matravadia A Future for Every Child - AFEC Catalysts for Social Action (CSA)

AFEC has been partnering with India Development and Relief Fund for the past 3 years.

AFEC's focus is on helping youth aging out of care homes in India receive financial support for education, mentoring, and life skills training to transition successfully into independent adulthood. We have had a successful program in multiple states in India since 2019, supporting over 2000 youth and placing over 1000 in employment after completing training.

Since this project aligns closely with two IDRF focus areas – Education and Skill Development, and Women Empowerment - AFEC and IDRF came together in 2024 in a 50-50 partnership to begin AFEC's program in Karnataka. We have expanded the joint program over the years, supporting 123 young adults so far in their critical transition from care to career.

Working with IDRF has been seamless, with a shared vision and a smooth, streamlined grant process. Hoping for many more years of successful partnership in helping vulnerable youth in India!