AID Boston

AID Boston Association for India's Development is a volunteer movement promoting sustainable, equitable and just development. AID Boston PO Box 390884 Cambridge MA 02139

Welcome to Boston Chapter of Association for India's Development (AID)
We are a 501(C)(3) (Federal Tax-ID 04-3652609) non-profit charitable organization. Started in 1991 by graduate students at the University of Maryland, AID raises awareness on developmental issues and supports many community development efforts in India. The Boston chapter of AID was started in 1996. We have been an MIT chapter

since 2001, and are a registered ASA (Association of Student Activities) student group. We have about 30 active volunteers participating in various activities ranging from project coordination to planning fund-raisers. In 1997, AID received the International History Week Humanitarian Leadership Award. In 2011, AID got the Times of India Global Social Impact award. For an in-depth look into AID's activities and network, go to aidindia.org.

08/17/2026

🇮🇳🤝🌍 AID Boston was honored to join the Indian Americans of Lexington (IAL) India Independence Day celebration today at Hastings Park!

Thank you, IAL, for creating such a vibrant, inclusive, and community-centered event that brought people together across generations to celebrate heritage, culture, and connection. 🙌🏽

We were grateful for the opportunity to table, share AID Boston's work, connect with community members, and exchange ideas about building a more just and equitable world. ✨

A special thanks to the organizers, volunteers, performers, sponsors, and everyone who stopped by our table. Together, we strengthen the power of community and collective action. 🙏

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08/16/2026

🇮🇳✨ 80 Years of India’s Independence! 🇮🇳✨

What a fun day at the IAGB Indian Independence Day celebrations at Nara Park! 🎉❤️

Our AID Boston volunteers had an amazing time connecting with families and kids 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 and turning our interconnected sustainable development work 🌱🌍 into something everyone could enjoy!

🎯 Co****le
🧱 Jenga
💬 Meaningful conversations
😊 Lots of smiles!

Because building a more sustainable and equitable world doesn’t have to be complicated - it can be fun, engaging, and community-powered! 💚🙌

Here are some highlights from an unforgettable day of celebrating India, community, and the spirit of service. 🇮🇳🌎✨

💚 Support our work: www.aidboston.org

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🌱 AID Boston is a driven organization and we are always looking for more people to join our of committed individuals...
06/18/2026

🌱 AID Boston is a driven organization and we are always looking for more people to join our of committed individuals looking to in the world. 🌎

👉 Reach out to us at www.aidboston.org to volunteer with us.

🖐️ We meet every Sunday from 11-1pm and you are welcome to attend and .

06/16/2026

🤝 Centering dignity in healthcare means building systems that reach the last mile - with trust, continuity, and compassion. 🌍
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Sanjana Brahmawar Mohan shared the work of Basic Health Services (BHS), our community-rooted grassroot partner delivering a responsive “circle of care” for marginalized and tribal communities in rural Rajasthan. Grounded in the belief that health is a human right, BHS integrates preventive, promotive, and curative care - ensuring healthcare is both accessible and humane. 💛🏥
Through nurse-led AMRIT Clinics, supported by community health workers and local volunteers, BHS provides comprehensive primary care - from outpatient services and safe deliveries to tuberculosis treatment, chronic disease care, and mental health support. 👩‍⚕️🩺
Complementing clinical care are community initiatives like Phulwaris, which address child nutrition and early development, alongside outreach programs for antenatal and postnatal care, health education, and long-term wellbeing. 👶🌱
Over the past decade, this model has enabled 680,000+ patient visits, improved maternal and child health outcomes, and strengthened trust in healthcare systems where access was once limited. 📊✨
A compelling example of how dignity-centered, community-driven care can transform health outcomes - at scale.

06/08/2026

Still feeling the vibrant energy from the Festival of Colors in Lexington 🌈✨
A heartfelt thank you to the organizers, performers, sponsors, and this beautiful, diverse community for co-creating such a powerful space of culture, connection, and celebration 💃🏽🥁🎶 Your energy and care made it truly special!
We loved meeting so many of you at the AID Boston table. 🤝
Join us to be part of a growing community committed to equity, dignity, and justice.
At AID, we stand alongside grassroots movements in India - supporting community-led efforts that advance education 📚, livelihoods 🌾, healthcare 🏥, and rights ✊🏽 for people at the margins.
Let’s keep the colors of solidarity alive - beyond the festival 🎨
Together, we can build a more just, equitable and compassionate world 🌍💫
Learn more: www.aidboston.org
Festival of Colors - Lexington, MA

06/05/2026

🌍 World Environment Day | Climate Solutions Rooted in Justice 🌍

Real climate solutions start with people:
🌱 Community-led action
💧 Water justice for all
🌾 Sustainable, local food systems
👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏿 Feminist leadership
🌿 Nature-based solutions
🤝 Partnerships grounded in solidarity
Across communities, people are already leading the way — with knowledge, care, and resilience shaped by lived experience.
This World Environment Day, we stand with them.
Because equitable solutions are the ones that last.

06/04/2026

🌿 Guardians of the Forest 🌿
In villages across North Bengal, Indigenous communities have nurtured deep, reciprocal relationships with the forest for generations, protecting biodiversity while sustaining their cultures and livelihoods. We stand in solidarity with their efforts to secure legal forest rights, affirming that those closest to the land are best placed to care for it.
At the same time, our partners are creating vibrant learning centers where children can learn in the languages they feel most at home in, education that reflects their lived experiences and affirms their identity. Through art and creative expression, children are finding joy, voice, and agency as they grow into confident leaders of tomorrow.
When communities lead - whether in protecting forests or shaping education - sustainable, just futures become possible. 🌱

🌍 World Menstrual Health Day | Centering dignity, breaking stigmaToday, on World Menstrual Health Day, we stand in solid...
05/28/2026

🌍 World Menstrual Health Day | Centering dignity, breaking stigma

Today, on World Menstrual Health Day, we stand in solidarity with girls, women, and all people who menstruate - uplifting their voices, rights, and leadership in shaping a more just and equitable world.
We’re honored to highlight our AID partner, Savera Foundation, who organized an important community celebration bringing together adolescent girls, boys, and other community members. Together, they created a space to challenge stigma, build understanding, and foster a supportive environment where everyone can participate with dignity.
By engaging the whole community, especially young people, this initiative reflects a deeper truth: sustainable change happens when knowledge is shared, harmful norms are questioned, and collective responsibility is embraced.
At its heart, menstrual health is about equity, agency, and access - ensuring that no one is held back from education, opportunity, or wellbeing due to stigma or lack of resources.
We celebrate the leadership of Savera Foundation and the communities who continue to drive change from within. 💜

🌿 What does rural healthcare in India really look like beyond the headlines?In Episode 1 of The Health Worker, RamG Vall...
05/28/2026

🌿 What does rural healthcare in India really look like beyond the headlines?
In Episode 1 of The Health Worker, RamG Vallath sits down with Pavitra Mohan and Sanjana Brahmawar Mohan of Basic HealthCare Services to explore how healthcare systems are being built alongside and with communities in rural and tribal Rajasthan. 💚

🎧 This conversation dives into:
✨ Last-mile healthcare delivery in remote villages
👩🏽‍⚕️ The power of nurse-led, community-rooted care
🥗 Addressing malnutrition, migration, and access gaps
🏥 Building primary healthcare systems where none previously existed
⚖️ The realities of healthcare inequality—and pathways toward equity
Grounded in lived experience, this episode centers the leadership, resilience, and insight of communities shaping their own healthcare futures. 🏡✨
👉 If you’re interested in health equity, community leadership, and rethinking systems from the ground up, this is a must-watch.
🎥 Watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUWsw_N4Hpo

Join us in person this Saturday for a public health talk with Dr Sanjana.
Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2026 (1-2.30pm)
Location: Lexington Community Center, Dining Hall, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
RSVP + Register: bit.ly/4wky0KV

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