Leela K
Director
Health & Nutrition
Strengthening community health systems and improving nutrition outcomes with a focus on women and ch...
Community-Led Development
Health & Nutrition Systems
Safe Water & Hygiene
Education & Skill Building
Research & Capacity Development
Women & Gender Equity
Sustainable Community Impact
Who we are
About FORAID
FORAID is a Section 8 non-profit organization working across India to promote sustainable and inclusive development. We partner with communities, public institutions, and civil society to design and implement evidence-based programs in health, education, livelihoods, and social empowerment. Our work emphasizes community ownership, operational research, and scalable models that create lasting impact.
- Community-led and evidence-based development interventions
- Multi-sectoral approach across health, education, and livelihoods
- Strong focus on operational research and learning
- Capacity building for communities and civil society organizations
Our Focus
Our focus areas
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Promoting safe drinking water, sanitation infrastructure, and hygiene behavior change for healthier ...
Education & Life Skills
Enhancing education quality, life skills, and learning opportunities for children and youth.
Rural Development
Supporting participatory rural development through integrated and community-driven interventions.
Inclusive Livelihoods
Creating sustainable livelihood opportunities through agriculture, dairy, skills, and entrepreneursh...
Skill Development
Preparing youth for employment through market-relevant skills and capacity building initiatives.
Women Empowerment
Strengthening women’s leadership, financial inclusion, and participation in community decision-mak...
Child Rights & Development
Ensuring child protection, participation, and opportunities for healthy development.
Research & Capacity Building
Using operational research and training to strengthen programs and institutions.
Our Purpose
Mission & Vision
FORAID is guided by a clear purpose to create sustainable and inclusive development through community ownership, evidence-based interventions, and collaborative action. Our mission and vision reflect our commitment to strengthening systems, empowering people, and developing scalable models that improve quality of life across socio-economic sectors.
- Work closely with communities to address development challenges
- Design and implement sustainable, people-centered interventions
- Use operational research to enhance program effectiveness
- Build capacities of communities and civil society organizations
- Support policy and program initiatives through communication and advocacy
- A sustainable and equitable society for future generations
- Communities empowered to lead their own development
- Improved health, education, and livelihoods for all
- Inclusive growth that leaves no one behind
- Development models that are scalable, replicable, and lasting
Our
people
FORAID Team
