Association for India’s Development An Introduction.

Association for India’s Development

An Introduction

Be

and AIDer…

To Be a Change maker

What is AID?

Compassion

wherever there is suffering

Conviction that

the compassion is strong enough to eliminate suffering

Courage to make this conviction a reality

This is AID...

Poverty

One third

of world's poor children are in India

Poverty

Poverty is but the worst form of violence.

-Gandhi

Born in poverty, raised in poverty….

A rag-picker boyWould he rather not be in School?

Basic Education

Acceleration in economic growth has made India among the 10 fastest growing10 fastest growing developing countries. Yet, the country’s per capita income remains low and 26%26% of the population live below the income poverty line. - WHO

Poverty and Child Education are directly related. Poverty impacts child education, and poor remain poor generation after generation. By supporting child education, we can directly impact numerous problems including poverty.

Texas A&M University

IIT Kanpur

While we reached here

40% Of these didn’t even make it to 5th std.

Millions never got to see even a teacher

To Be A Changemaker,

Be an AIDAIDer!

Woman Empowerment

• women's mobility and social interaction

• women's labor patterns

• women's access to and control over resources

• women's control over decision-making

Woman Empowerment by Changing:Woman Empowerment by Changing:

• Well-to-do people have access to private sector healthcare

• Poor people rely on govt. hospitals

• Govt. is unable to meet the requirement

• The percentage of poor in rural areas

1991- 20.5% 1992- 22.9% 1993- 37.3%

Health Services

The most needy is also the most deprived of proper health

services !!

Be the one to change this!

Be an AIDAIDer!

Problems are many. We could go on…

If you think you want to do something, then AID can provide

the means…see how

Why AID?

It provides a framework where you can be a change maker!!

The AID Framework is:

• Decentralized• Democratic• Transparent • Low operating cost• Efficient• Grass-root activism

AID is highly rated

Source: http://www.charitynavigator.org/

AID Chapters in US

Chapter Functioning

• Chapters Independently Raises Funds

• Selects Projects in India

• Supports them financially

• If required, AID Inc. assists financially

How can you help?

Get Involved !!!

Event: Football fundraiseFund raised: more than $3,000

Event: Swaad, Food FestivalFund raised: More than $6,000

S.W.A.A.D. Volunteers

How can I help?

Get Involved in Fund Raising Activity

Get Involved in Project Selection Process

Get Involved in spreading awareness among people

Help AID supported projects achieving success

How much time do I have to spend?

One hour a week.

AID Chapters have weekly CSH Meetings. (Community Service Hour).

Of course, you could do more, if you want

How do I join?

1. Join our listserv to receive announcements and Updates. Send email to tamu@aidindia.org

2. Volunteer for an activity announced on the listserv, if you like.

3. Come to CSH (Tuesday, 5:30pm)

More Information

http://tamu.aidindia.org