TRIBES field development
Community enterprise activity
Fisheries value addition training
VIDYA Foundations · Since 2013

Working Today for a Better Tomorrow.

Building livelihoods, strengthening community institutions and creating practical opportunities with rural communities across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

Our supporters & partnersInstitutions behind the work.
NABARDMinistry of Women & Child DevelopmentNi-MSMEANGRAUICARNAARMCIFTCMFRICIFNETNIFPHATAP Police DepartmentNASSCOM Foundation
President’s Voice
Prasad Udandarao, Founder President of VIDYA Foundations
Prasad UdandaraoFounder President · VIDYA Foundations
A message from the Founder President

Development should be built with communities, not simply delivered to them.

At VIDYA Foundations, we believe lasting change begins by listening to communities, strengthening their own institutions and creating practical pathways for livelihoods, dignity and resilience.

Our work is rooted in partnership — with farmers, fishers, women, children, young people and local institutions — so that progress can continue beyond a single project or intervention.

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Impact at a glance

Numbers that tell part of the story.

5,000+People reached
1,500+Women empowered
250Rural youth empowered
3,000+Farmers & fishers in FPOs
4,000+Children reached
1,500+Frontline workers & stakeholders trained

Programme-level figures may overlap and should not be added to derive unique beneficiaries.

Why support VIDYA

Turn community potential into visible progress.

Support can strengthen livelihoods, community enterprises, youth opportunities, child protection and resilient local institutions. Choose where your interest lies and stay connected to the work through our stories and social channels.

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