Building Resilient Communities in the Face of Climate Change
Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it’s a daily reality for millions. At the Integrated Development Foundation, we’re equipping vulnerable communities to adapt and…
Integrated Development Foundation (IDF) is a non-profit development organization dedicated to combating poverty in the remote, hilly, and underserved regions of Bangladesh. Established in 1992 by
Mr. Zahirul Alam.
IDF ensures quality healthcare access, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and community programs that improve lives and build healthier futures.
IDF drives financial inclusion, empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses to achieve stability, create jobs, and uplift communities.
Through scholarships and quality education, IDF empowers individuals with the knowledge and skills to break barriers and create brighter futures.
IDF advances sustainable farming, boosting productivity, market access, and food security while equipping farmers with vital resources and knowledge.
IDF is dedicated to empowering communities through sustainable and long-term initiatives in healthcare, education, clean water and sanitation, and poverty alleviation. With a strong emphasis on economic opportunity and gender inclusion, we aim to drive meaningful and lasting social change. By leveraging innovative, community-driven solutions, we work to foster resilience, self-reliance, and a more equitable future for all.
In response to the Rohingya humanitarian crisis, the Integrated Development Foundation (IDF), in collaboration with Humanity Beyond Barriers (HBB) and The University of Texas at Austin, has stepped forward to empower refugees in Cox’s Bazar with vital healthcare knowledge and access. Through compassionate efforts, the initiative delivered in-person training and instructional videos, equipping the community with tools to address health challenges and adopt preventative practices.
IDF’s surveys revealed transformative results, with refugees demonstrating significant improvements in health awareness and hygiene behaviors. This initiative stands as a testament to the power of education and collective action, fostering resilience and hope in one of the world’s most vulnerable communities.
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IDF
Mr. Zahirul Alam, founder and Executive Director of Integrated Development Foundation (IDF) in Bangladesh, has an illustrious career in rural development. He commenced his professional journey as an assistant to Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus at Chittagong University,where the pioneering Grameen Bank model was developed. He holds a Masters degree in Economics from Chittagong University.
He further refined his expertise as an Action Research Fellow at the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD) and served as an economist at the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Ethiopia. He established IDF with the mission to combat poverty and…
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IDF
Mr. Zahirul Alam, founder and Executive Director of Integrated Development Foundation (IDF) in Bangladesh, has an illustrious career in rural development. He commenced his professional journey as an assistant to Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus at Chittagong University,where the pioneering Grameen Bank model was developed. He holds a Masters degree in Economics from Chittagong University.
He further refined his expertise as an Action Research Fellow at the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD) and served as an economist at the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Ethiopia. He established IDF with the mission to combat poverty and…
IDF organize exposure visits for the interested organizations and persons both at national and international levels to learn the experiences of microfinance in Bangladesh. IDF organizes visits not only in IDF, it also organize visits to Grameen Bank, BRAC, ASA and other organizations as per need of the visiting organizations.
IDF organize exposure visits for the interested organizations and persons both at national and international levels to learn the experiences of microfinance in Bangladesh. IDF organizes visits not only in IDF, it also organize visits to Grameen Bank, BRAC, ASA and other organizations as per need of the visiting organizations.
With small capital support received from IDF, the rural poor families are able to increase their income by undertaking various income generating activities. It helps the low-income households to grow their
Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it’s a daily reality for millions. At the Integrated Development Foundation, we’re equipping vulnerable communities to adapt and…
When women thrive, entire communities flourish. At the Integrated Development Foundation, we prioritize women’s empowerment as a cornerstone of development. Education: The First Step Millions…
The Integrated Development Foundation (IDF) believes that true development begins at the grassroots. For over two decades, we’ve been working hand-in-hand with underserved communities, addressing…
Integrated Development Foundation (IDF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to combating poverty in the remote, hilly, and underserved regions of Bangladesh.