S3 - Sarva Sakhi Swabhimaan project...

Hearty Congratulations to all the women folks for successfully completing the tailoring course under Sarva Sakhi Swabhimaan project. Well done Shri Brihaspati Pandey Ji, teachers of this project and the entire team from YVS. Jai ho 👍 lage raho 🙏 IDF feels proud to be part of this mission.

S3 - Sarva Sakhi Swabhiman Project

इंडियन डेवलपमेंट फाउन्डेशन के सहयोग से युवा विकास समिति द्वारा संचालित निःशुल्क सिलाई कटाई प्रशिक्षण ( सर्व सखी स्वाभिमान प्रोजेक्ट) की प्रशिक्षु लड़कियां

Women Empowerment Project launched at Basti, UP

IDF in collaboration with Yuva Vikas Samiti launched a Women Empowerment Project (WEP) at Sadar Block, Pakardar Bazar in Basti District, Uttar Pradesh on 13th April 2016.

Savitribai Phule Training Centre is the name for the new project. The centre will provide vocational training to women folks.  The initial focus is on providing tailoring skills.   

Shri Brihaspati Pandey from Yuva Vikas Samiti thanked IDF for the collaboration and support.

This is the 12th WEP launched under IDF's Sarvi Sakhi Swabhiman programme.  

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DAV school presents sewing machines to IDF projects- Hyderabad

On the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Swami Hans Raj , DAV school , safilguda , Secunderabad organised a "Yajna Mahotsav" in their school campus on 1st Nov. 2014.

Shri Poonam Suri , President , DAV schools snd college , Delhi was the chief guest. Shri Prabod Mahajan , secretary , DAV , Delhi was guest of honour along with other dignitaries.

Mrs. Seetha Kiran , Regional Director , South , DAV schools invited IDF projects and presented three sewing machines to the inmates of the projects.

IDF Swayam Shakti women's empowerment project and IDF KGNMT project were the beneficiaries. 

IDF thank Team DAV for all the goodness and support.

International Women's Day, 2014, AP

On the eve of  International Womens day programme IDF AP organized a program  in Sanskriti School, Hyderabad & Nalgonda.

The parents of the school children and women from the locality were the invitees for the event. Mr. Sanjay & Mrs. Swati Principal , Sanskriti School spoke for the equality of the women and also distributed greeting cards specially prepared for the event.  

Mrs. Vijayalaxmi, Founder, Center for Social service was felicitated for her excellent service to girl child and education to girl child. 5 more  women (mothers of the school children.) who have excelled in their respective fields were felicitated. Mr. Sanjay spoke on the  “He for She” campaign urging men to stand up for the rights of their mothers, sisters and daughters. 

Dr. Srinivas , Road Safety club spoke on road safety for women. IDF and Road safety club launched the 1st Junior Road Safety club for children in Sanskriti School. Skits/ Plays were performed by the children. The initiative earned appreciations from many. 

Dr. Sampath Goud , Research physician from National Institute of Nutrition  on "Health and Nutirtion for Women and Child - Simple tips for health issues, prevention and how to lead a better life".  Assisting Dr. Sampath were IDF social ambassadors Dr. Nikhil and Dr. Sravan. 

A similar programme was organized at Nalgonda where IDF social ambassador Mrs. Chetna Bhatia in association with IDF Ashirwad SSS organised a health camp for women. Local doctors volunteered, Mr.Chandrashekar from Blood donor club arranged for free medicines.

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IDF inaugurates Women Empowerment Programme, Karnataka

Indian Development Foundation (IDF) inaugurates Women Empowerment Programme at Karnataka with good participation from prospective students. Sr. Sandhya, the Provincial of Notradame Convent, Vice Provincial, Sr.  Krupa, the Principal of Sophia High School, Sr. Rosilin along with many other Sisters took part in the event, appreciated IDF's role in nation's development and wished the program all the best.

Mr. AG Prakash, Princiapl of Sri Ayyappan High School, Jayamahal took part as the Guest of Honor and appreciated the women who had registered for the computer training program. He said modern world demands the people to have computer knowledge. He appreciated Sr.  Reeta, the coordinator of the Program for her initiatives in empowering the rural women.

Sr.  Sandhya was the Chief Guest for the function. He cut the ribbon and opened the Computer Training Centre. Sr.  Rosilin and Dr.  Franklin also spoke on the occasion. Earlier, Br.  Martin, Blessed the computer centre.

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IDF partners with ICFAI for Centre for Women Development, Hyderabad.

With an intention to bring about the advancement of women in three communities - rural, students and the employed the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education inaugurated "The Centre for Women Development (CWD)" at its campus.  

C Suvarna, Special Commissioner (Watersheds), Government of Andhra Pradesh, who inaugurated the centre said that policies have theri own limitations and beyond that it is the initiatives by institutions like ICFAI that can educate, create awareness ad empower women across all strata of the country.

Guests of honour Vanitha Datla, Managing Director at Elico Healthcare Services and Sanjay Ram, Project Coordiantor of Indian Development Foundation, enlightened the audience J. Mahender Reddy, Vice - Chancellor of IFHE spoke. 

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Women Empowerment prog. @ Denalai, Nilgiris

IDF launches women empowerment prog in  Denali and Ethumakkandi village. The Prog was launched under the umbrella of S3 i.e. Sarva Sakhi Swabhimaan project of IDF. The prog was named as Hethaimman and Indira Gandhi Empowerment Programme. Indian Development Foundation donated with sewing machines which would help them to learn tailoring and support their family. 

Later women will  also be inducted in Vocational training, Educational and Financial literacy prog. The women of the village felt very happy about the prog and thanked IDF for their support.

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Swami Vivekananda Bal Gurukul and Ethai Amman Women Empowerment Programme at Denalai Village

IDF launched its 120th Bal Gurukul and 7th Women Empowerment Programme for the Badaga community of Denalai Village in The Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu on 09-06-13. A warm reception was extended to IDF team during the visit to the village in a most traditional manner. 

The surrounding hills and greenery added serenity to the entire programme. IDF will be providing vocational training to the women here. Though the women here are engaged in farming and plucking tea-leaves, the additional training provided through IDF Women Empowerment Cell will help them to empower and enrich lives. 

IDF also announced an additional women empowerment programme for the women in Kethorai village thus adding two new women programmes in the Blue Mountains. IDF is committed to reach the unreached and spread goodness all round. All these have been possible with the continued support that we receive from samaritans and well-wishers.

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IDF launches 120th Bal Gurukul and 7th Women Empowerment Programme.

Indian Development Foundation launched its 120th Bal Gurukul and 7th Women Empowerment Programme for the Badaga community of Denalai Village in The Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu on 9th June 2013. The year 2013 is the observed as the 120th year of Swami Vivekananda's historic voyage from Mumbai to Chicago to address the Parliament of Religions. Thus the 120th Bal Gurukul of IDF is named as Swami Vivekananda Bal Gurukul. 

A warm reception was extended to IDF team during the visit to the village in a most traditional manner. The surrounding hills and greenery added serenity to the entire programme. IDF will be providing vocational training to the women here. Though the women here are engaged in farming and plucking tea-leaves, the additional training provided through IDF Women Empowerment Cell will help them to empower and enrich lives.

IDF also announced an additional women empowerment programme for the women in Kethorai village thus adding two new women programmes inn the Blue Mountains. IDF is committed to reach the unreached and spread goodness all round. All these have been possible with the continued support that we receive from samaritans and well-wishers.

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IDF launches yet another Sarva Sakhi Swabhimaan project in Nalgonda.

Ashirwad IDF Kuttu Shikshana Kendram (AIKSK) - Nalgonda

"Stitch in Time"..... Ashirwad IDF Tailoring Unit for women @ Nalgonda, AP 

On 9-04-2013 at Nalgonda in Andhra Pradesh...... IDF in collaboration with Ashirwad Steels, a leading steel company in Nalgonda and Charumathi Child Care Centre launched a Tailoring Training Centre for the HIV/AIDS infected women/ widows from Nalgonda and nearby villages. 

Ashirwad IDF Kuttu Shikshana Kendramwas inaugurated  by the district Collector Mr.Muktheswar Rao and his wife Mrs.Hema. SBI Regional manager Mr.Ramakant Rao , IMA President Dr.Rama Rao, Ashirwad Steels GMs Mr.Naresh Bhatia and Mr.M P Shukla, IBS TV Channel Director  Mrs.A.Sailaja, Physically handicapped association President, Veliminadu Lorry transport association President, Mr.Swamy and Mr.B.Narasimha Chairman Alpha School graced the occasion.

The District was very happy with the efforts of IDF and appreciated by saying, " IDF identifies the gaps and addresses it excellently". 

SBI Regional Manager Mr.Ramakant Rao informed the gathering that women who successfully get trained will be provided with sewing machines. IDF thanks Ashirwad steel employees, Veliminadu Lorry transport association for sponsoring the sewing machines.

Mr.Nagasena Reddy of Charumathi Centre expressed that he would strive and make this centre a skill development centre in all aspects. He thanked IDF team for the support and encouragement. A special appreciation to our social ambassador Mrs.Chethna Bhatia and Mrs.Hema for their support and involvement.

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