In this issue

Swanirvar: Redefining Education: Innovative and participatory teaching methodologies by Swanirvar is redefining education in West Bengal schools and making learning fun, enjoyable and useful for the children and youth.

Samata Balamitra Schools - More than Avenues of Learning : Ashok Devata, an AID-Boston volunteer, visits Samata tribal schools in Andhra Pradesh and finds out how their education and advocacy activities are transforming the lives of the tribal communities there.

Montreal Joins the AID Family: A new AID chapter starts in Montreal, Canada

Chapter Updates: Updates from Boston, Houston and Columbus chapters of AID

February 2007 TMIA printable pdf

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Editors: Nirveek Bhattacharjee, Pallavi Shrivastava
Volume 13, Issue 1

In this issue:

Introducing Madhulika, our associate Jeevansaathi
AID proudly presents our latest addition to our family of Jeevansaathis: Madhulika. Below, we feature two campaigns in Rajasthan that Madhulika is working on.

The Below Poverty Line (BPL) campaign
A campaign to restore rights to people affected by an unjust poverty census in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan.

The Bheel campaign
A campaign to restore land to the oppressed Bheels in Rajasthan.

Development through adivasi eyes
Dr.Ganesh Devy of Bhasha Tribal Academy describes his journey into development with his adivasi student friends.

Samaj Shilpis: Catalysts in Rajasthan
AID volunteer Srinivas Krovvidy describes his visit to the Samaj Shilpi program conducted by Seva Mandir, Rajasthan.

Samaj Shilpi at work: A tale of two villages
An inspiring story of how Samaj Shilpi Fateh Lalji struggled to ensure his village received its due.

Protests in Singur over land grab
Farmers and laborers struggle to prevent illegal acquisition of land by the government.

Recently Approved Projects

Join the AID IT Team, volunteer from anywhere!

January 2007 Dishaa printable pdf

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Editors: Sheetal Shetty, S.P.Arun
Issue 48, January - March 2007

In this issue

NREGA project audit conducted by AID Orissa
AID Orissa conducts a social audit of the implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in Orissa. ?

Volunteers congregate for AID India conference
A report of the annual AID India conference held in December. ?

AID runners complete Philadelphia marathon
Princeton and Philadelphia chapter volunteers report their marathon experiences. ?

Watershed program brings joy to Ramanwadi
A successful project completion report from Ramanwadi village, Maharashtra.?

Recently Approved Projects

Chapter updates

December 2006 TMIA printable pdf

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Editors: Kartic Krishnamurthy, Biswanath Gouda
Volume 12, Issue 8?

Jeevansaathi Dr. Balaji Sampath tours the US 
A concise description of Dr. Balaji Sampath's message to AID-US volunteers during his recent trip to the country

22 tragic years - Raising awareness, seeking justice
The Portland and Bloomington chapters of AID, independently orchestrated anti-Dow protests aimed at generating awareness about the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, and at seeking justice for the survivors

Jansahyog: Struggling for rehabilitation in the Narmada Valley
AID India volunteer, Aravinda Pillalamarri reports on Jansahyog's work in the Narmada Valley

Steel City march reflects society's growing concern
AID Pittsburgh volunteer, Ravikant Pathak writes about a sustainability march that was facilitated by the chapter in October

Photo of the Month 
A snapshot of Action Northeast Trust's work in Ledopara village in Assam 

Chapters take fun, message to locales
The Boise and Troy chapters of AID recently organized very successful community-oriented fundraisers

Recently Approved Projects

November 2006 TMIA printable pdf

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Editors: Amrita Balachandran, Kartic Krishnamurthy
Volume 12, Issue 7