Small fixes, big changes for India’s rural poor
In rural India, a small error in government paperwork can cause big trouble–and prevent people from getting ahead. Here’s how we helped one man access his hard-earned savings.
Rural communities
Linking rural job seekers with training and advice
For young adults in rural India who need jobs, exploring possibilities beyond their local community can be daunting. Some rural youth have not interacted with people outside their village, and may not know experienced professionals who can answer their questions about certain types of jobs. Whether in their villages or if they move to cities, …
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Videos help rural people learn job skills
To reduce rural unemployment and teach people job skills, DIF’s flagship program Rozgar Dhaba shares videos of popular income-producing tasks.
Helping rural people access benefits
DIF is helping people in rural India access ID documents and government assistance schemes. With these, they can open bank accounts, build up their small businesses, and escape poverty.
Why do girls drop out of school?
In rural India, girls leave school too early for many reasons. DIF works to integrate them back into the educational system.
Crime meets vulnerability: what is unsafe migration?
Young people in rural India desperately need work–which makes them vulnerable to employment scams in far-away cities.
What is Development Innovation Foundation (DIF)?
Development Innovation Foundation (DIF) works in India’s poorest areas to improve girls’ education, link workers with safe jobs, prevent unsafe migration, and help vulnerable people access government assistance/welfare schemes.