India Development Service

03/23/2026

Did you know that India accounts for nearly 50% of the world’s leprosy cases?
But here’s the truth — leprosy is completely curable.

And yet, stigma still holds many back.

Through our partnership with Atma Swabhiman, lives are changing every day.

Meet Sujata — from hardship to hope, she is now rebuilding her future and uplifting her community.

👉 Read the full story: https://www.atmaswabhiman.org/sujata

03/17/2026

We are still smiling from a completely sold-out show at Bottle Theory! It was incredible to see our 2nd gen come together for a night of tacos, drinks, and non-stop laughter. There’s something special about this community showing up and showing out for a cause that hits home. 🧡🎤

09/30/2025

Can a musician exist without an audience? For years, maestros waited in hope for Annapurna Devi—a legendary classical musician and unparalleled guru—to accept them as disciples. Even George Harrison of the Beatles sought special permission just to hear her practice. Yet, in the mid-1950s, she made a profound decision: to stop performing altogether. It was a sacrifice made to protect her marriage to the world- famous sitarist Ravi Shankar, who had grown uneasy with the growing acclaim she was receiving. Her disciple, Nityanand Haldipur, cuts through the myths to tell her story. Buy Tickets - https://idsusa-stage.cdn-pi.com/ids-event-ticketing/

08/20/2024

Join IDS as we welcome Nobel laureate, Dr Abhijit V. Banerjee, during our 50 year Anniversary celebration.

06/08/2024

Please join us on Friday, June 14, for a wonderful evening with Mayank Ghandi, the International Urban Planner turned Social Activist.
It is sure to be a great night.

04/24/2024

We had a wonderful day with Dr. Vatwani, Thresholds, and Worldview. We look forward to the upcoming episode.

04/08/2024

02/29/2024

Join IDS in the 4th Annual Frugal Innovations on March 14 and March 15 via zoom.

11/28/2023

On this Giving Tuesday, please remember the power you have to make a positive change for those marginalized communities in India. Imagine the challenges these communities have been grappling with in poverty over the years. They continue to require your generous support for their survival and continuity of their work.

Throughout IDS's 50 years, we strive to be a catalyst for change. With your support, IDS has impacted 5 million people in 18+ states throughout India. We are also delighted to tell you that an impressive 94% of your contributions directly support these communities in India.

None of this is possible without you and your support. Can you join us on Giving Tuesday to reaffirm your commitment to helping these vulnerable communities? Let's continue to secure a brighter future for these communities, women and their children.

https://idsusa.org/donate/

10/26/2023

CANCELLED: IDS Changemakers Series, October 28th 2023 - https://mailchi.mp/a98534b17592/ids-changemakers-series-october-9416800

07/27/2023

An inspiring story from the streets of Mumbai of IDS project SHRADDHA and the founder and a Magsaysay Award Winner, Dr. Bharat Vatwani who has been working for the last 17+ years to rehabilitate and reunite mentally destitute with their loved ones.

Conversation with 2018 Magasaysay award winner Dr. Bharat Vatwani, the founder of Shraddha Rehabilitation Foundation, where he talks about serving people with mental illness and reuniting them with th