How We Work

Our Process

The US-India Friendship Alliance operates as both a funder and a connector, leveraging philanthropic capital while building partnerships with NGOs, academic institutions, government agencies, and grassroots organizations. We use market-driven, evidence-based, and inclusive approaches to design, fund, and manage programs, guided throughout by rigorous monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

Operating Model

Bilateral Commitment

We serve the people and communities of both nations, reinforcing reciprocity, trust, and shared progress.

People & Community First

We invest in human dignity, opportunity, and locally grounded solutions.

Partnership & Co-Creation

We convene and collaborate across sectors to co-design and scale.

Equity & Inclusion

We support inclusive growth and opportunity across diverse communities in both countries.

Trust & Stewardship

We act with integrity, transparency, and accountability to build lasting confidence among partners and communities.

Bilateral Commitment

We serve the people and communities of both nations, reinforcing reciprocity, trust, and shared progress.

People & Community First

We invest in human dignity, opportunity, and locally grounded solutions.

Partnership & Co-Creation:

We convene and collaborate across sectors to co-design and scale.

Equity & Inclusion:

We support inclusive growth and opportunity across diverse communities in both countries.

Trust & Stewardship

We act with integrity, transparency, and accountability to build lasting confidence among partners and communities.

Our Practice Areas

USIFA’s work focuses on the following two pillars:

1. People to People Ties

USIFA strengthens people-to-people ties between the United States and India through programs that promote skills development, cultural exchange, and inclusive economic growth. Its initiatives connect communities, create livelihoods, and promote goodwill while advancing shared opportunities and deepening the bonds between both nations.

2. Crisis Response

USIFA supports immediate relief and long-term resilience in times of crisis across the United States and India. Through its partnerships and initiatives, USIFA helps communities respond quickly to emergencies while building capacity for recovery and future preparedness, in turn strengthening trust and cooperation between both nations.