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IFA's mission is to help change the face of India by becoming a catalyst in the economic self-sufficiency and empowerment of the underprivileged segments of Indian society.


IFA Activities

Click on Archana, Marathon, Fall Forum or India Festival page to learn more about those IFA events

1. Promote and support Projects and Fellowships for the benefit of the underprivileged in India such as:  
Community Building
  • Primary Health Centers
  • Basic Education
  • Vocational Training
  • Water-shed Development
  • Building of Wells
  • Other Rural Infrastructure
Social Reforms
  • Model Markets for Street Vendors
  • Women's empowerment
  • "Jogini Rehabilitation”
Anti-Corruption/Anti-Exploitation
  • Rural Journalism
  • Ragpicker's Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation and Resettlement for mega-project displacements
Environmental Awareness
  • Campaign against excessive mining 
  • Championing of green energy principles
Citizen's Rights and Awareness
  • Right to Information campaigns



2. Monitor these projects for accountability by making monthly phone calls, receiving quarterly reports and making annual visits

3. Create channels for members to actively participate in these projects

4. Increase awareness of poverty related issues in the local community by arranging lectures, discussions and other media presentations via IFA Fall Forum

5. Raise funds only through community participation and production of Indian Art, Drama and Music at the annual IFA event - ARCHANA

6. Raise funds through participation of Young Professionals from the community in the IFA Marathon event - RUN INDIA RUN

7. Share rich cultural heritage and tradition of India with the community through free and open display of Indian Cusines, Textiles, Arts, Crafts and Music in a local community event called India Festival

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