Build What Matters
For over 25 years, IDF has worked with rural communities to strengthen sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture, livelihoods and rural enterprises—connecting skills, finance, markets and community ownership.
Looking for an opportunity to use your interests and abilities in a meaningful way?
Where You Can Contribute
Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Livelihoods
Sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture, livelihoods and natural resource management.
Farmer Enterprises & Markets
Farmer Producer Organisations, rural enterprises, business development, marketing, branding, value chains and market linkages.
Artisans, Heritage & Circular Enterprises
Artisan groups and heritage crafts such as Karnataka Kasuti, design and fashion, natural fibres and waste-to-wealth initiatives.
Finance, Data & Technology
Finance, research, data, digital systems, emerging technologies and AI.
Connect With IDF
We welcome expressions of interest from professionals, interns, volunteers, consultants, researchers, startups and organisations—from India and elsewhere.
Interested in Connecting?
Please share your résumé, profile or portfolio, along with a brief note on:
- About you and your work
- How you would like to contribute
- Your preferred way and duration of engagement
Bring what you know. Learn from what is real. Help build stronger rural futures.