About IDS

We Empower Vulnerable Communities To Establish A New Social Order For Better Future By Capacitating Men, Women, Children And Differently Abled Through An Integrated Development Approach.

About Us

Integrated Development Society (IDS) is a secular, non-profit development organization dedicated to protecting and empowering vulnerable children, poor, marginalized, and tribal communities in Odisha since 1990. Child protection, care for orphaned and abandoned children, and facilitating family-based care through adoption are at the heart of IDS’s mission.

Through its Child Care Institution and Adoption Agency, IDS provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for orphaned, abandoned, and vulnerable children, ensuring their access to care, education, health, emotional well-being, and opportunities for a brighter future.

Along side its child-focused initiatives, IDS works with marginalized and tribal communities through community-led programs in sustainable agriculture, natural resource management, health, education, local governance, and sustainable livelihoods. With a strong presence in the tribal districts of Koraput and Rayagada in Odisha, IDS promotes social justice, dignity, self-reliance, and inclusive development. IDS envisions a compassionate and equitable society where every child is protected, every family is empowered, and every community has the opportunity to thrive.

Our Mission

IDS strives to create a just and inclusive society where every child is protected and every marginalized community can thrive. We safeguard orphaned and vulnerable children through holistic care, education, and family-based rehabilitation, while empowering tribal, Dalit, and disadvantaged communities through sustainable livelihoods, dignity, and participatory development. Guided by compassion, non violence, and social justice, we enable communities to shape a better future.

Our Vision

To create a society of hope, compassion, and social justice where vulnerable children are nurtured, marginalized communities are empowered, and every person can live a life of dignity, security, and opportunity.

Our Goals

Child Protection & Institutional Care: To guarantee the survival, protection, and holistic development of vulnerable children by operating high-impact grassroots facilities, including Child Care Institution (CCI), dedicated Tribal Orphan School, and specialized Adoption Centre.

Sustainable Family Livelihoods: To break the generational cycle of poverty by empowering marginalized families with resilient livelihood models, vocational training, and economic resources that enable self-reliance.

Community Empowerment & Social Justice: To build a just society by equipping tribal, Dalit, and indigenous communities with the awareness and leadership skills needed to actively participate in institutional decision making.

Core Values

Compassion & Inclusivity-We place the well-being, protection, and dignity of vulnerable children, marginalized communities, and individuals at the center of our work, ensuring that no one is left behind.

Child-Centred Care & Protection – We uphold the rights, safety, and holistic development of every child, ensuring nurturing care, protection, and opportunities for a brighter future.

Gender Equality & Equity – We promote gender equality and inclusion by addressing discrimination, ensuring equal opportunities, and empowering women and girls to participate fully in society.

Integrity, Trust & Transparency – We uphold the highest ethical standards, fostering honesty, openness, accountability, and trust in all our relationships and actions.

Participation & Democratic Governance – We believe in inclusive decision-making, encouraging the active participation of children, communities, and stakeholders while ensuring responsible and transparent governance.

Collaboration & Teamwork- We foster a culture of cooperation, mutual respect, and partnership among communities, staff, government institutions, and development partners to achieve sustainable change.

Secularism & Respect for Diversity- We respect all religions, beliefs, cultures, and identities, embracing diversity and ensuring equal treatment for all.

Sustainability & Self-Reliance- We promote long-term, community led solutions that strengthen resilience, sustainable livelihoods, and the capacity of communities to shape their own future.

Networking & affiliations

White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Mother hood-Koraput Chapter

Orissa Women Human Right Forum

URO-INDIA Youth Net work

Foundation For Children & Communities (FCC-INDIA)

Master Peace India Club

Legal Standing

IDS is registered under Societies Registration Act of 1860 and with the Ministry of Home, Govt. of India under foreign Contribution Regulation Act of 1976, to transact foreign fund. It has also obtained registration certificate of 12A(a), 80G and PAN as per Income Tax rules.

Approach to Work

Need and context based approach to address the issues of the target areas and the people

Survival, protection and development of children in distress to make them healthy and responsible citizens

Programme approach focusing on building community based organizations and local resource management for Integrated area development.

Area of Expertise

Community mobilization and organization
Micro level planning
Child protection, care and development
Grass roots level programme execution
Community level institution building and strengthening
Relief and rehabilitation

Governance

General Body is the supreme authority of the organization which is responsible for taking decisions on behalf of the organization based on the recommendation and suggestion of the Governing Body. Governing Body is the visionary of the organization which takes corrective actions for the development of the organization whenever necessary. It also guides and provides direction in developing policies and packages of programmes & practices. The Secretary is responsible for day to day administration and implementation of the programmes in consultation with the teams of programme, administration and finance.

The teams of programme and Finance & Administration are functioning efficiently being guided by their leaders. The support of Advisers and Technical Experts are also being solicited for bringing sustained effects whenever found required.