In this issue
True independence comes with self-reliance. This legacy of independence struggle has been inherited by many community organizations that are working to enable the disadvantaged to become self-reliant. To understand how we are achieving this goal, we asked a few of our partners in India to send us the perspectives of people that their projects benefit. NGO workers and AID volunteers have also shared their motivation and learning from being part of this process. In this issue, we step back to take stock of how we are perceived and the difference we are making. Indeed, it is a reality check - perhaps an appropriate endeavor on the eve of India's independence.

Indradhanush : Science made fun for children

Inspired by the magazine Indradhanush, children vow to fight against superstitions and social evils.

Aranyika : Building a civil society

"You gave us water for our farms and taught us how to make adda leaf plates and now please teach us how to read." Villagers are now articulating their needs to Aranyika's volunteers, who are only happy to oblige.

Traditional Birth Attendants: Providing safe delivery at home.

Newly trained TBAs are proud of their newly acquired skills in providing safe deliveries at home. 

Bhaasha: A space for tribals in mainstream society

"... I will continue working until Adivasis are self-reliant..." says Ramsinghbhai H.Rathwa, a worker at the Bhasha tribal academy. And he is not the only one committed to this goal.

Indians, Pakistanis join hands for peace
On the eve of independence day, Indians and Pakistanis in the Washington DC area join hands for peace between the two countries.

Emergency flood relief efforts in Mumbai

AID and its volunteers are participating in many emergency relief measures for survivors of the Mumbai floods.

Chapter and cell updates: Interesting updates from AID Milwaukee and Delhi.