Building pathways to learning, livelihoods, and creative practice.
Founded by the late Anup Nair in 2005, Incentive Foundation is a grassroots organisation working in semi-rural India to address structural barriers to access and opportunity. Our work centres on women’s livelihoods, youth development, and creative practice, anchored in the belief that meaningful empowerment begins with access, agency, and sustained support.
PROGRAMS
BANDHWARI WOMEN'S PROJECT
BARGAD THEATRE FELLOWSHIP
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
OUR PRIORITY SDGS
OUR IMPACT
800+
children supported
200+
applications for Bargad Theatre Fellowship across 9+ states
500+
employment hours created for artisan
20
women engaged in circular livelihoods
14
graduates from pilot cohort of Bargad Theatre Fellowship
"Fashion is my passion. Working at the centre has helped me hone my skills and now I feel capable of opening my own boutique someday!"
- KAVITA, Artisan, Bandhwari Women’s Project
"Working at the centre helps me step away from routine household work, learn something new, and feel confident. It makes me happy when I return home with something I have made myself.".
- MADHU, Artisan, Bandhwari Women’s Project
- SHREYA, Intern, Bandhwari Women’s Project
My internship has been deeply enriching - from organising collection drives and engaging in community outreach to conducting centre visits and understanding grassroots realities. Along the way, I gained socio-cultural insights and built skills in documentation and social media using Canva.