Indigo Foundation (If) Inc.

Indigo Foundation (If) Inc. is an innovative and independent community development organisation based in Australia, dedicated to supporting grassroots organisations in some of the most marginalised communities worldwide. Established in 2000 by experienced development practitioners, the foundation operates through long-term respectful partnerships with local community-based groups, focusing on empowering communities to lead their own development and defend their human rights.

Mission and Vision

The mission of Indigo Foundation is to empower local communities by providing financial and technical support to community-led organisations, enabling them to pursue sustainable development goals. The foundation envisions a world where communities have control over decisions affecting their basic needs and rights, fostering equity, social justice, and lasting positive change.

Main Objectives

• Empower women and girls to access education, health services, and economic opportunities.
• Improve education and health outcomes in marginalised communities.
• Support local organisations to build their capacity and sustainability.
• Promote and defend human rights through community-led initiatives.
• Foster respectful, transparent, and equitable partnerships based on mutual learning.

Benefiting Groups

• Women and girls in rural and marginalised areas.
• Young people receiving livelihood training and health counselling.
• Local grassroots organisations often overlooked by larger agencies.
• Communities in developing countries including Afghanistan, Indonesia, India, Timor-Leste, Rwanda, and the Solomon Islands.

Services and Activities

• Providing core funding to community partners for salaries, training, and program activities.
• Supporting projects in education, such as building schools and increasing access for girls.
• Delivering health services including HIV and pregnancy counselling and testing.
• Facilitating livelihood training and small enterprise management.
• Engaging skilled Australian volunteers who contribute time and expertise to local projects.
• Maintaining a strong focus on community ownership, sustainability, transparency, and equity in all initiatives.

Through its respectful and flexible approach, Indigo Foundation nurtures community-led development that is sustainable and transformative. Supporters are encouraged to donate to help continue this vital work.