American India Foundation - Northwest Chapter

11/17/2016

05/17/2016

Happy to share this recent interview of our very own Venky Raghavendra on Rajya Sabha TV with Siddarth Varadarajan- a leading journalist of India [former Editor of The Hindu]. A wide-ranging conversation around philanthropy, the Indian diaspora's role and a range of other issues related to giving.

In conversation with Venkatesh Raghavendra, Social Entrepreneur, USA. Anchor: Siddharth Varadarajan

04/08/2016

Shabana Azmi and Javed Jan Nisaar Akhtar Akthar on the topic of "Women Empowerment" at the request of America India Foundation (Philadelphia Chapter), what an intellectual delight and insight to expect changes globally within these three generations! Fantastic!! It was an honor to be in the company of legends, thank you organizers for a well thought out Sunday afternoon.

04/08/2016

On May 3rd, AIF will be taking part in !

During this 24-hour fundraiser, proceeds will go towards supporting AIF's Digital Equalizer program, which connects technology to classrooms in need across .

This program has impacted over 1 million children. Help us impact millions more: https://svgives.razoo.com/us/story/Aif

04/08/2016

On the occasion of we share with you the story of Sushma Gope.

Sushma (right in the picture) guided Mini (left in the picture) during her pregnancy, took her to a clinic, advised a nutritious diet and provided her with calcium and iron supplements following which Deepika (Mini's daughter) was born without complications.

Sushma is a Sahiya (Community Health Worker) who received training through AIF's Maternal and Newborn Survival Initiative (MANSI)

Through a public private partnership MANSI provides resources and training for Sahiya empowering the community and improving the access to healthcare.

"I am really ecstatic that MANSI training was so useful in saving this baby's life" says Sushma.

04/08/2016

Ashvini Parmar’s life changed when she joined AIF’s Market Aligned Skills Training (MAST) Program. Through a door-to-door campaign, she discovered that she could become an electrician in just two months. After enrolling in MAST, Ashvini completed her training, purchased her own tool kit and began taking on contract jobs.

AIF’s MAST program is harnessing the vast potential of India’s youth to power the country’s growing industries and increasing lack of qualified labor.

04/06/2016

Alex Counts Posted by Alex Counts on April 1st, 2016 in Blog Share FB Share on Twitter Em Join the Conversation Today marks the end of my first week as the President and CEO of the American India Foundation. I have been overwhelmed by the graciousness and welcoming spirit of the AIF family – from th…

04/02/2016

Kanti Devi and her husband live in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, with their two children. By joining AIF’s Rickshaw Sangh collective, Kanti and her husband were able to access credit and own their own rickshaw, giving them financial stability. Learn more about the Rickshaw Sangh Program here: aif.org/rickshawsangh

Kanti Devi and her husband live in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, with their two children.

By joining AIF’s Rickshaw Sangh collective, Kanti and her husband were able to access credit and own their own rickshaw, giving them financial stability.

Learn more about the Rickshaw Sangh Program here: aif.org/rickshawsangh

03/27/2016

13 Year Old Nisha Chadva switches on her tablet, clicks on the computer icon, and turn up the volume.

Nisha studies in the seventh grade at the Galathra Primary School in Gujarat. She is a beneficiary of AIF’s Digital Equalizer Program, enabling students to learn through computer tablets.

Learn more about the Digital Equalizer Program: aif.org/digitalequalizer

13 Year Old Nisha Chadva switches on her tablet, clicks on the computer icon, and turns up the volume.

Nisha studies in the seventh grade at the Galathra Primary School in Gujarat. She is a beneficiary of AIF’s Digital Equalizer Program, enabling students to learn through computer tablets.

Learn more about the Digital Equalizer Program: aif.org/digitalequalizer

03/18/2016

Announcing AIF's Youth Ambassador Program 2016! Apply Now: http://aif.org/investment-area/ayap/

In its vision to build a lasting bridge between the United States and India, AIF has proudly launched the Youth Ambassador Program (AYAP), a service-learning experience in India for U.S. high school students.

Announcing AIF's Youth Ambassador Program 2016!

Apply Now: http://aif.org/investment-area/ayap/

03/16/2016

“I did rag picking for money. I still remember Didi (program facilitators) used to take me to school, many times I wanted to run away. Because of LAMP I am now able to complete my education and change my life.”

Asha Kumari, former rag picker, attended the Bahadarpur Shantiniketan Government School for children mainstreamed into government schools under LAMP in Patna.

03/16/2016

AIF’s Market Aligned Skills Training (MAST) Program addresses the systemic imbalance between millions of India’s disadvantaged youth lacking education and basic skills, and India’s growing industries needing a skilled workforce.

Help support the Program: https://donate.aif.org/mast