The Introduction

I know that today's generation wants to be the integral part of India's development but get confused how to do that. We do get inspired by watching the movies like "Rang De Basanthi" , "Chakde India" & "Swades", well at least I get inspired for a moment but then that josh thing lasts for an hour or two. And then I'm out of that josh. So we need someone to guide us.

Last night I was chatting with my friend Sravanthi. She is doing her MS in US, and she's president of Baton rouge (Louisiana) chapter, AID. So she told me about this NGO, Association for India's Development (AID), what all things they do to fund those in need and all. Well to be frank I didn't knew something like AID existed, even though it's more than a decade old organization. Not only me but I questioned couple of my friends do they knew about AID, on the sad note they too didn't knew that such an NGO existed. Anyways, I decided to join this organization and contribute whatever I can for the noble cause this NGO is committed to.

Association for India's Development (AID) is a volunteer movement committed to promoting sustainable, equitable and just development. In solidarity with non-violent people's struggles, AID supports grassroots organizations in India and initiates efforts in various interconnected spheres such as education, livelihoods, natural resources, health, women's empowerment and social justice.

A.I.D at a Glance:

• Founded: 1991
  Incorporated: 2003
  Chapters in the US: 36
  Number of Volunteers: ~1000
  AID-India Chapters: 6
  Projects Supported so far: 365
  Ongoing Projects: ~100
  Indian States with AID projects : 18
  Projects Visited by AID volunteers: All

Donations to AID are tax-deductible in the USA where it is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity with federal

Tax-ID 04-3652609.

Inspired by AID, volunteers across the globe have started the following independent organizations:
AID-India with 80-G tax deductible status in India, AID-Aus in Australia and AID-Canada in Canada. Smaller volunteer groups have also mushroomed in UK and other countries.