Princess Diya Kumari Foundation

Princess Diya Kumari Foundation Society (PDKF) strives to provide a path for a better future for disadvantaged women and girls in Rajasthan who face cultural, social and economic barriers. PDKF is committed to making a positive impact at the grassroots level through engagement with, and the empowerment of, deprived communities in the state. The organization aims to achieve its goals through direct action and by mobilizing and training local communities. It also functions as a catalyst by partnering with other donors, foundations, non-governmental organisations and government institutions, to facilitate their work and explore best-practice solutions and innovations for development. The Foundation provides skill-building to create sustainable livelihoods, facilitates health programs and supports education for girls. A key part of the foundations programme is promoting traditional crafts, allowing women artisans to gain financial independence by helping market and sell their wor...