Institute for Environment and Development (IED) has started its footprint in development arena back in 1994. It is a non-profit, non-political and voluntary development organization having strong presence in development sector more than two decades. It is dedicated to promote social transformation and change of mindset of women, poor, disadvantaged, excluded groups and vulnerable people through socio economic, cultural and political changes in the society. It has strong prominence in the areas of women empowerment, rights of ethnic & religious minorities and environmental development & climate changes. In the course of time, it has widened its horizon and scope of work that includes promoting civic engagement & education, citizenship development, voter education, youth engagement, good governance, etc.

IED is the organization for fostering awareness, mobilization, capacity development, sensitization, advocacy, campaign and lobbying for the promotion of rights and entitlements poor, women, disadvantaged, socially excluded groups and ethnic and religious minorities. It maintains strong networking with different indigenous groups and organizations for promoting cultural diversity and strengthening social & cultural fabric of the country.

Currently it is working in 9 districts with strong existence. It has reached so far to 138,006 people (Direct – 36,669 and Indirect – 101337) of which 39% are women.