Our Work
Our vision is rooted in a simple belief: people are the true experts of their own lives. They understand their challenges, their aspirations and the pathways to change. Our role is to create enabling spaces, offer strategic support and provide practical tools so that communities can drive their own development. Guided by the values of justice, dignity and inclusion, our programs work across four interconnected areas that strengthen voices, build collective power and enable long-term transformation.
Civil Society Strengthening
Democracy thrives when people can participate meaningfully in shaping it. At IPAC, we empower communities and grassroots leaders to engage with governance, assert their rights and hold institutions accountable. We especially focus on building the leadership of women, PRI representatives, and community organizations to influence policies and development processes.
In states like Manipur, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, we have nurtured platforms such as the Women in Governance (WinG), the Women Dignity Forum and Dalit Media Advocacy. These initiatives amplify marginalized voices and position women, youth, and underrepresented groups at the forefront of justice, accountability and democratic participation.
Public Health
Health is a fundamental right, yet it remains out of reach for many women and marginalized communities. At IPAC, we bridge community needs with responsive health policies by promoting women’s leadership in health responses, from local crises to pandemic preparedness. Our initiatives raise awareness on menstrual hygiene, deliver community health camps, and run campaigns on issues like tobacco use and non-communicable diseases. By combining grassroots action with advocacy, we work to build health systems that are equitable, inclusive, and truly responsive.
Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction
With climate change driving more frequent and severe disasters, communities—especially women—are both the first responders and the most affected. At IPAC, we amplify their knowledge on resilience and adaptation, highlight feminist leadership in disaster response, and bring local innovations into policy debates. We also address broader issues like the impact of mining and extractive industries on livelihoods and biodiversity. Through platforms such as the Delhi Consultation on Extractives, we connect communities, policymakers, and parliamentarians to ensure climate and disaster governance is inclusive, just, and sustainable.
