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June 2009 in AID: Conference Special |
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In this issue: AID-US organized its annual conference this year from May 23-25 in Durham, NC. The many visiting activists from India this year were a source of inspiration to all attendees. In this "conference special" newsletter, we present interviews with a few of the activists and personal reflections by volunteers.
Inside-out: the life story of a worker in AID Chennai's Eureka program mirrors the social change it is trying to achieve out in the community. Outside-in: AID volunteers are inspired to make math fun. Abhay Shukla believes that there are ample healthcare resources in India, but they need to be redistributed to give rational healthcare. Rachna Dhingra: We are all Bhopalis AID Jeevansaathi Rachna points out that slow, silent Bhopals are unfolding everywhere, and that justice in Bhopal would lead to a safer world. Nandini Sundar talks about how the ongoing civil war in Chattisgarh has drastically eroded the non-violent space needed for civil society. The conference ends on a high note as Dr Binayak Sen is released on bail after being jailed on false charges for two years. An AID volunteer describes the reaction. An AID volunteer looks back at his first AID conference. --- Editors: Supriya Kumar, S.P.Arun Volume 15, Issue 1 |
