IDRF FUTURE PROJECTS
IDRF has continued to grow and evolve over the last several years, expanding the scope of its work, both via
new programs and coverage by geographical areas. However, there are new challenges that keep arising.
IDRF, hopes to address some of these through its strategic partnerships, long‐term vision, and guidance.
Technology Training for Rural Women
Expand partnership with Arpana, Karnal District, Haryana. Arpana has empowered women and expanded its
program for the poor and underprivileged. The number of Self Help Groups (SHGs) has increased from 663 in
2013 to 800 in 2014 with 12,000 women.
Train 100 women as community trainers over a project period of 2 years.
Train 3,200 SHG women representatives so that they can conduct their meetings independently, with
reduced dependence on external agencies.
Ecofriendly Development in Tribal Areas
Over the last 10 years, IDRF has granted funds for projects implemented by Magan Sanghrahalaya Samiti,
Wardha, Maharashtra. The NGO is now seeking IDRF support for 2 different project proposals:
Set‐up a Khadi yarn dyeing and fabric printing unit to reduce the cost of fabric, improve the quality, and
reduce the use of hazardous chemicals.
Set‐up a unit for production of safe, hygienic, and bio‐degradable sanitary napkins at low cost for women
residing in rural areas and small towns.
Assist Victims of Human Trafficking
Partner with Manav Seva Sansthan, UP, for 1‐2 years to address cross border Human Trafficking along the
Indo‐Nepal border.
Improve access to information and services to reduce the vulnerability of cross border migrants (women
and children) to abuse, harassment, and trafficking.
Assistance for Households Living Below the Poverty Line
IDRF will like to continue our partnership with Shyamprasad Institute for Social Service (SISS) in a program
wherein, 90% of funds are provided by a variety of govt. agencies in India and the remaining is raised by local
communities and IDRF.
Set up rural sanitation units and distribute homeo‐medicine for sun‐stroke in 162 villages in Adilabad,
Telangana. About 2,600 BPL Households will be provided PSLs and soak pits and basic health and
sanitation awareness.
Additional Medical Facilities in Arunachal Pradesh
Expand the partnership with Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari to institutionalize their mobile medical efforts.
Set up a pathology unit at Tinsukia, Assam, with daily OPD service and a modern lab to do diagnostic tests
at affordable prices.
Establish a facility for general and eye surgeries, continuing to utilize the free services of volunteer
surgeons from India and abroad. This is a supplement to IDRF’s ongoing Medical Van project.
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