Manju Baha School-Hotel Nepal

The Manju Baha School-Hotel project in Kathmandu is a cornerstone of our commitment to fostering social entrepreneurship and skills development among disadvantaged youths. This innovative project merges the rich heritage of Nepali hospitality with the excellence of...

Economic Inclusion for Migrants in Switzerland

The Alter Start project addresses a growing social issue: the low economic activity among migrants in Switzerland. The project offers an innovative solution which complements existing services: a platform to assist migrants in the creation of their own...

Women Entrepreneurship in Rio do Janeiro

IFPD partnered with the Brazilian NGO Viva Rio to launch a project focusing on women entrepreneurship in the favela of Cantagalo (Rio de Janeiro). The project offers vocational training modules in bakery and hairdressing/beauty. These areas of activities correspond to...

Vocational Training & Micro-Businesses in Nepal

IFPD collaborates with Business and Professional Women Nepal (BPWN) to develop projects targeted at poverty reduction and women empowerment. There is a significant local market for these activities, and the concept of cooperatives is very successful in Nepal. The goal...

Agribusiness in Bodhgaya

200 underprivileged households have been selected in the project area to learn how to increase their income through activities in the field of agribusiness. The agribusiness activities include: EKitchen gardening EMaize, rice & potato cultivation...

Income Generating Activities in Mumbai

The project in Mumbai encouraged the formation of self-help groups among slum women. The goals of these groups were focused on building and supplying joint savings accounts, and on creating joint income generating activities. Members could request a loan from their...