development innovation foundation
Who we are
DIF is different.
Development Innovation Foundation (DIF) is a social start-up improving the lives of vulnerable people in India. We have a particular focus on linking rural people with safe jobs and in making sure that girls get an education.
Our “Dream Based Approach” nurtures innovative community-based ideas. Instead of receiving charity, communities create sustainable systems that help them out of poverty and unemployment. And we are fully transparent. From budget to action to results, we post everything online.
Our vision and values
Vision
We promote and nurture innovation for development among the most marginalized people in India. Our mission is to help communities learn, grow, and become independent of outside help.
Values
“Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” –Helen Keller
DIF believes in the power of collaboration and idea-sharing. An open and supportive work environment has enabled us to establish long-lasting relationships within and outside the organization. It is only through working together that we as education organizations can multiply our impact and bring about real development reform.
“Excellence is never an accident.” –Aristotle
At DIF, we like to get it right and then get better at it. We understand that this can only be achieved through a commitment to learning and continuous improvement. We set the highest standards for ourselves and the people we work with, to ensure the best quality of work.
“Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.” –Stephen Covey
We believe in diversity, being open to varied perspectives and making the most of our differences. Through bringing together individuals with different backgrounds, experience and skills, we create the best possible solutions for the people we serve.
“If you say you’re going to do something, do it. If you start something, finish it.”
A commitment to who we are, what we believe in, and what we set out to do is the foundation of this organization. We are accountable to ourselves, to our supporters, to the organizations we work with and to their beneficiaries. Only through transparency and consistency will we be able to do impactful work.
DIF is tax-exempt and registered as a trust in India with registration number 15965115942. It has 80G, CSR and 12AA certificates.
Our Partners
