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

AID Jeevansaathi, Dr. Balaji Sampath was on a whirlwind tour of chapters in the US in November, after receiving an award for innovative educational initiatives from Pratham USA.

Based on experience with AID Chennai's tremendously successful state-wide education initiatives, Balaji suggested that AID US functioning could be made more effective by enhancing the existing knowledge-base of projects. This is projected to help articulate a clearer long-term vision for project work. A few chapters are currently discussing Balaji's recommendations.

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Arun Sripati (Pittsburgh)