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What is AID?
Compassion
wherever there is suffering
Conviction that
the compassion is strong enough to eliminate suffering
Courage to make this conviction a reality
This is AID...
Basic Education
Acceleration in economic growth has made India among the 10 fastest growing10 fastest growing developing countries. Yet, the country’s per capita income remains low and 26%26% of the population live below the income poverty line. - WHO
Poverty and Child Education are directly related. Poverty impacts child education, and poor remain poor generation after generation. By supporting child education, we can directly impact numerous problems including poverty.
• women's mobility and social interaction
• women's labor patterns
• women's access to and control over resources
• women's control over decision-making
Woman Empowerment by Changing:Woman Empowerment by Changing:
• Well-to-do people have access to private sector healthcare
• Poor people rely on govt. hospitals
• Govt. is unable to meet the requirement
• The percentage of poor in rural areas
1991- 20.5% 1992- 22.9% 1993- 37.3%
Health Services
Problems are many. We could go on…
If you think you want to do something, then AID can provide
the means…see how
The AID Framework is:
• Decentralized• Democratic• Transparent • Low operating cost• Efficient• Grass-root activism
Chapter Functioning
• Chapters Independently Raises Funds
• Selects Projects in India
• Supports them financially
• If required, AID Inc. assists financially
How can I help?
Get Involved in Fund Raising Activity
Get Involved in Project Selection Process
Get Involved in spreading awareness among people
Help AID supported projects achieving success
How much time do I have to spend?
One hour a week.
AID Chapters have weekly CSH Meetings. (Community Service Hour).
Of course, you could do more, if you want
How do I join?
1. Join our listserv to receive announcements and Updates. Send email to [email protected]
2. Volunteer for an activity announced on the listserv, if you like.
3. Come to CSH (Tuesday, 5:30pm)