Association for India's Development (AID) UIowa chapter

06/09/2016

The Bhopal survivors' petition to the White House is at 72,900 signatures.
Join people all over the world signing on to this winning petition! Petition link: wh.gov/isOdv Make sure you check your email for an immediate confirmation email - you will need to click on the email for your signature to count. Share the link on Facebook, Twitter, Email, with everyone you know!
In 6 days we will reach 100k signatures and the White House will have to respond to the petition, which asks the Department of Justice to stop blocking the Bhopal Court's summons asking to Dow Chemical to appear in court.

Sign the petition at https://wh.gov/isOdv
Thanks to Claire Curran for this awesome map!

12/23/2015

Please share widely >> If you could do ONE thing for India - Please donate whatever you can, to the One for India year-end fundraiser! Do remember to designate us for matching contributions from your company.

We have a few more calendars left with us. Suggested donation of $10. The theme this year is Jal or Water. They make excellent Xmas and New Year gifts! Inbox us if you want calendars.

12/06/2015

Hi all,

Association for India's Development's (AID) partners in India have been working relentlessly on flood relief in Tamil Nadu. If you would like to get involved please see below for details.

Open call on Sunday (details on the image), December 6th @ 10 AM PST on Association for India's Development's (AID) involvement in the Tamil Nadu Flood Relief and Rehabilitation efforts. Learn about stories from the ground, understand what is needed to rebuild communities devastated by the Tamil Nadu Floods, and how you can be a part of this effort.

10/30/2015

AID calendars for 2016, which will mark 25 years of AID, are available locally from the Iowa Chapter!

The theme is Jal (Water). Watch the video for spectacular pictures of waterbodies across India.

Send us a message for a copy of the calendar and please share widely!

https://youtu.be/elqwk0TWbJc

Jal: Flow of Life. Musical tour of AID Calendar 2016 An inspiring story from the field and a beautiful lake or river every month Order a copy from calendar.a...

08/27/2015

Hi all,

We have an upcoming need for volunteers, starting September, to help run concession stands for 7 football home games at Kinnick Stadium. Responsibilities would include: cash handling, customer service, food prep, and cleanup.

We would really appreciate it if you can sign up to volunteer for a single game or multiple games.

As with all our events, the money we earn from working at the stands goes towards development projects in India. Please respond to this message or inbox us if you are interested.

Do share this message widely!

Thanks,
The AID Iowa Team

08/11/2015

AID started in University of Maryland, College Park, with an email sent on the Independence day of 1991, with a feeling of patriotism and the urge to make a difference. Every year on Independence day we remember the freedom struggle, its leaders, songs, and those who sacrificed their lives.

This year on Independence Day, we focus on a freedom fighter, leader and social reformer, who was born into a family treated as untouchable, fought for freedom for all – especially those of the oppressed castes – and who drafted the constitution of free India. His perspective can give us a deeper idea of freedom. We also present some of the work of Dalit groups, movements and issues that AID is in solidarity with.

We hope you find the site meaningful, make a difference with your donation and have a Happy Independence Day!

Please share makeadifference.aidindia.org with your friends, volunteers, donors and the general public.

Tribute to Ambedkar Dr B.R Ambedkar was born into an untouchable Mahar family, fought against the caste system giving voice to the unrepresented in freedom struggle, and helped craft India's constitution. Explore more about Ambedkar AID Solidarity Association for India's Development has stood in sol…

05/03/2015

Rain or shine, today is Holi Day! Come on out and get colored!

04/25/2015

Thank you Aamir Khan for making time to discuss grassroots development work in India and possible collaboration between AID and Satyamev Jayate. We look forward to working together.

12/24/2014

Sexual violence against transgenders remains a blind spot even after the Supreme Court, nearly seven decades after Independence, finally recognised the 2