Milestones
A timeline of our campaigns, partnerships, and organisational milestones since IFI Foundation's inception in January 2023.
Spot Stroke, Save Lives, Launched at U.N. College, Adaspur
Launched a six-month statewide youth campaign on World Health Day 2026 to train young people to recognise stroke symptoms using the BE-FAST method. Introduces the Stroke Spotters component for youth-led awareness across Odisha.
MoU with Glosity Inc.
Signed a strategic partnership with Glosity to bring AI-powered career readiness tools (interview practice, skill assessments, placement opportunities) to students across Odisha at no cost. Signed by Nilambar Rath (IFI Co-Chair) and Sanja Samir Panda (Glosity Co-founder).
Odisha Public Library Conference 2025
Joined as an outreach partner for the Odisha Society of the Americas (OSA) advocacy for building modern public libraries in every panchayat of Odisha. Held at Bhanja Kala Mandap, Bhubaneswar.
World Prematurity Day 2025, A Strong Start for Every Tiny Life
Awareness campaign on preterm birth, neonatal care, and maternal health equity, aligned with WHO's observance of World Prematurity Day.
Stroke Mukt Jeevan 3.0, Awareness to Action
Expanded 2025 iteration of our flagship stroke campaign under the theme 'Every Minute Counts, #ActFAST'. Moved from a regional Odia effort to multi-lingual pan-India outreach across English, Odia, Hindi, Marathi, and Bengali. Included expert video series, survivor stories, and a Digital Poster-Making Competition. Added TiE Bhubaneswar and Utkal Chamber of Commerce & Industry as ecosystem partners.
Let’s Talk Periods, Year 3 at Berhampur University
The 2025 iteration of our annual Let’s Talk Periods campaign, delivered as a Public Health Youth Outreach Programme on menstrual health and hygiene in partnership with Berhampur University.
MoU with Berhampur University
Signed a formal memorandum of understanding with Berhampur University to collaborate on innovation, research, and interdisciplinary health programmes.
MoU with Abhyutthana Foundation
Formal partnership with Abhyutthana Foundation for financial literacy content, awareness programmes, and digital outreach.
MoU with Rama Devi Women’s University
Formal partnership for academic excellence, research collaboration, skill development, internship programmes, and SDG-aligned campaigns.
Spot Stroke, Save Lives at RDWU
Stroke awareness drive at RDWU engaging 300+ students with interactive sessions on identifying stroke symptoms.
Ama Swasthya Ama Jibana
Continuing the year-round health-awareness calendar covering 20+ topics in partnership with Swasthya Plus Network.
Project Period with IIT Bhubaneswar R&E Park
Joined the Menstrual Health & Hygiene Conclave 2025 as a partner, in collaboration with IIT Bhubaneswar Research & Entrepreneurship Park.
Stroke Mukt Jeevan, Year 2
Second edition of the annual stroke-awareness initiative, expanding reach across communities and institutions in Odisha.
Let’s Talk Periods, Year 2
Second year of the menstrual health campaign, broadening engagement with new creative content formats and institutional partnerships.
Ama Swasthya Ama Jibana
Sustained health-awareness programming across 20+ topics in multiple Indian languages.
Mission HIRA
Multilingual comics and animations designed to normalise menstrual health conversations and improve information access in underserved communities.
State-Level Media Workshop on Stroke Awareness
Hosted a State Level Media Orientation Workshop in Bhubaneswar, bringing together journalists from television, print, and digital media to train them on stroke awareness, prevention, and effective public communication. Part of the inaugural Stroke Mukta Jeebana campaign.
IFI Foundation Conclave on Stroke
A technical conclave bringing together policy makers, public health specialists, healthcare professionals, civil society, and media representatives for panel discussions on stroke prevention, management, and post-stroke care. The IFI Stroke Initiative was formally launched at this event.
Stroke Mukt Jeevan, Inaugural Campaign
Launched the flagship stroke-awareness initiative, bringing together healthcare providers, media, and community organisations for sustained campaigning.
World Stroke Organization Membership
IFI Foundation became an institutional member of the World Stroke Organization, connecting to a global network of stroke-advocacy organisations.
CAR, Bahanaga Train Tragedy Response
Deployed rapid-response disaster communications support during the Bahanaga train tragedy, coordinating situational awareness and information dissemination across relief organisations.
Let’s Talk Periods, Inaugural Campaign
Launched the inaugural menstrual health campaign to address stigma and information gaps around menstrual health and hygiene.
Joined OMHHA
Became an active member of the Odisha Menstrual Health & Hygiene Alliance, a coalition of 20+ organisations including UN agencies, led by Aaina.
OCOY 2023, Odisha Conference of Youth
Engaged 150 youth delegates in a summit focused on climate action, environmental awareness, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
UNICEF Youth4Water Plus
Joined a coalition of 30+ organisations working on WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) and climate-action campaigns in partnership with UNICEF.
IFI Foundation Incorporated
IFI Foundation was formally incorporated, beginning its mission to democratise access to information across public health, education, and community development.
Other Initiatives
Beyond our flagship programmes, we engage across multiple areas aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Youth, Climate & SDG Engagement
- OCOY 2023, 150 youth delegates on climate and environment
- UNICEF Youth4Water Plus, 30+ org coalition on WASH and climate
- SDG Action Campaign
- University programmes across Odisha
- Engagement across SDG 3 (Health), SDG 4 (Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and SDG 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation)
Career Readiness
- Partnership with Glosity Inc. (April 2026) to provide AI-powered career readiness and interview practice tools to students at no cost
Public Library Advocacy
- Outreach partnership with the Odisha Society of the Americas (OSA) supporting the Odisha Public Library Vision and modern digital public libraries in every panchayat
Financial Literacy
- Partnership with Abhyutthana Foundation for community-level financial literacy programmes
Health Topics Covered (Cumulative)
- Stroke awareness and prevention
- Menstrual health and hygiene
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Diabetes awareness
- Cardiovascular health
- Maternal and child health
- Nutrition and anaemia
- Tuberculosis
- Cancer awareness
- Dengue, malaria, and vector-borne diseases
- Respiratory health
- Eye health
- Oral health
- Substance abuse prevention
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
- Disaster preparedness and response
- Financial literacy and wellbeing
- Climate and environmental health
- Vaccine awareness
- First aid and emergency response
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