Hundred days of work

Somnath Mukherji discusses the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act and what he observed during his recent visit to several villages in India.

Food crisis in the rice bowl of India
 

 

Chhattisgarh, known as the rice bowl of India, is home to more than 22,000 varieties of indigeous rice, nurtured by generations of farmers.  And yet, today Chhattisgarh is among the most food insecure states of the country. 

Rural health in Chhattisgarth

Dr. Anurag Bhargava discusses rural health in Chhattisgarh today through the prism of the most prevalent diseases and the difficulties faced by the poor in accessing heathcare.

In solidarity

AID Opposes human rights violations in Chhattisgarh & Orissa.

Weavers view "Kapada: Clothing the nation"

 

Weavers in Salilapeta (weavers colony) of village Tolapi, Ponduru block, Srikakulam District, AP look through AID 2008 calendar Kapda: Clothing the Nation.

AID in Chhattisgarth

A glimpse of AID's work with two groups in Chhattisgarh.



Recently Approved Projects

Touched by Dayamani Barla
AID USA listens to a powerful Adivasi voice from the hills of Jharkhand.

Reaching Out in Buffalo

Education at AID Chennai turns 10!
AID India's Education initiative completes 10 eventful years.

Recently Approved Projects 

November 2007 TMIA printable pdf

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Editors: Karthik Duraiswami, Biswanath Gouda
Volume 13, Issue 7

Rightful trustees of Jal, Jangal, Jamin
As we approached, the village of Shivpur in Haveri district of northern Karnataka seemed quite green. This turned out to be a mere prelude. Puttappa Malagond, the President of the Village Forest Committee (VFC) led me and the staff of the Samaj Parivartan Samuday (SPS) to the 400 acres of lush green forest...

Safety Net for Organic Farmers: Introducing AID Saathi Revathi

TOFarM (Tamil Nadu Organic Farmers Movement), a group founded by AID Saathi Revathi, began working in Nagapatinam, TN during the Tsunami of 2004 and has remained close to the people there since...




Hamlet Health Worker: Swasthya Sathi
AID Los Angeles organized a talk by Dr. Anant Phadke, who since 1972 has been involved with the People’s Science Movement and Swasthya SATHI (Support for Advocacy and Training to Health Initiatives) cell...

Impoverishing the poor: Why we must regulate drug prices
According to the World Health Organization’s World Medicines Situation report of 2004, India has the dubious distinction of being the country with the largest number (649 million) of people without regular access to essential medicines...

AID USA Cricket Cup  - Cricket for a Cause
Duke hosted the 5th Annual AID Cricket Cup with 36 teams, including two kids' teams. The Blue Panthers from Atlanta , Georgia...

Order the 2008 AID Calendar


Ever wonder what weaves the beauty into the clothes we wear? Read on....

 
Are you the One for India?
At oneforindia.org we bring you glimpses of how the poorest of the poor have been working tirelessly...

Dear Prime Minister
We urge you to improve access to food and livelihood security for farmers and the poor. At a minimum...

October 2nd Global Candlelight Vigil
On the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 3000 people gathered at campuses, parks...

You, Me & the Farmer
Agricultural crisis is not limited to India. Since 1935 the number of US farmers went from 6.8 million to 1.9 million...

Brighter future for farmers?
AID supports several organizations working with farmers. Here are a few...

A New Era for Kondh Schools

Fusions
The Shobana Concert series brings together organizations and volunteers.

60 Years of India's Independence: AID Seattle Celebrates
AID's newest chapter in the USA, Seattle, celebrates India's 60th Independence Day.

Recently Approved Projects

September 2007 TMIA printable pdf

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Editors: Amrita Balachandran, Biswanath Gouda
Volume 13, Issue 6