International Development Foundation
Inspiring Leaders for Community Transformation
We are a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission to advance holistic Christian witness through education and community development in Francophone Africa.
Our Mission in Action
Three core pillars guide our work in empowering communities:
Christian Fellowship
We hold regular online meetings to support and encourage Francophone African believers in their ministries.
Christian Education
We train Christian leaders through IUDI University™, our fully online evangelical graduate school offering theology degrees and ministry formation certificates.
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Community Development
We partner with churches, non-profits, and local communities for holistic development initiatives in Francophone Africa.
Make an Impact
Your generosity fuels change. Discover how you can contribute to lasting transformation.
Support a Student
Be a part of an IUDI University student's journey and help their aspirations become reality.
Our Scholarship Philosophy:
- Shared Responsibility: A 50/50 scholarship model fostering shared responsibility and stewardship.
- Kingdom Investment: Support students who are committed to long-term ministry through local churches and organizations.
- Manifold Impact: Scholarships empower students to become future leaders and change-makers in their local communities.
Equip an Entrepreneur
Support an entrepreneur and empower them to build a brighter future for their family and community.
Our Development Initiatives:
- Training Seminars: Animal husbandry, fish farming, traditional medicine, and sustainable agriculture techniques.
- Empowerment Grants: Farmland and skills training for blind and disabled individuals.
- Moringa Project: Cultivation and distribution of moringa for nutritional and economic benefit.
- Seed Funding: Support for local entrepreneurs to launch and grow their businesses.
Invest in a Community
Join us in building a place for healing, growth, and connection.
Our Community Center Project:
- The Context: Boko Haram terrorist attacks in Far North Cameroon have devastated the poorest communities, leaving them in desperate need of holistic healing.
- Our Response: Plans are underway to build a multi-purpose center in Mokolo, providing counseling, community education, training facilities, and a library for both IUDI University students and the wider community.
- Your Partnership: A generous donor has pledged a $25,000 matching grant. Your gift of any size is crucial to helping us complete this project.
Partner with Us
Your support can make a tangible difference. Explore ways to partner with us in transforming communities and empowering leaders across Francophone Africa.
All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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Subscribe Now (opens in a new tab)Our Commitments
As an evangelical church, the documents below are our own statement of faith, together with the declarations and covenants we affirm: