Touching Lives, Making Change American India Foundation • Annual Report 2006 - 2007 Above: Migrant women from fishing communities carry wood for fuel in Rajpara, but their children are continuing their education at site Cover: Sanjay and Sangeeta (holding her cousin Chotu) at their aunt’s home in Koilandand village where they now live after both their HIV+ parents schools. Setu NGO partner, Gujarat. died. GDS, Uttar Pradesh. Back Cover: In Vadakattalai village, Kavita presents her land which has been reclaimed following the 2004 tsunami. SIFFS, Tamil Nadu. table of contents mission

The American India Foundation (AIF) is dedicated to accelerating social and economic change in India. Mission and Vision 1 14 Highlights of our Work

AIF Presence in India 2 22 Touching Lives, Making Change vision To contribute to building an India where all people can gain access to education, health From our Honorary Chair 3 36 Grants care, and livelihood opportunities and where all Indians can realize their full potential.

To build a trusted bridge between the dreams and aspirations of individuals who care From our Co-Chairs 4 46 Donor Outreach about India and their realization.

From our Executive Team 6 50 Financials To provide a secure channel for philanthropic funding in the United States and its effec- tive investment in the best Indian non-governmental organizations that have innovative and scalable projects. Snapshot of our Work 10 54 AIF People To build a professional organization that is secular, transparent, credible and accountable for all its activities. touching lives, making change Catalyzing Change 12 62 Donors

1- A woman earns a living by drying Siali leaves and making them into plates at Shrambukiya village. PRADAN, Orissa. 2- Service Corps Fellow, Cheryl Young 1- Kamani at six months is healthy partly because her mother Rangila Devi participates in community health programs including antenatal care in Machai discussing with staff ideas on how to encourage urban slum youth to participate in their training program. Saath, Gujarat. 3- Girls whose parents have migrated village. MAMTA NGO partner, Bihar. 2- Koilpillai at his tea shop in Gandhinagar Varichekudy village which is financed by microcredit. DHAN, Tamil Nadu. for work show they’re learning at a seasonal hostel in Dokra village. Vikalpa, Orissa. 3- DE Coordinator trains teachers to use computers to develop their lesson plans. Akshay Pratishthan. New Delhi.

4 1 AIF presence in India from our honorary chair

Pravah NDPF Samya Dear Friend: Delhi Gurgaon, Haryana Sahara House Delhi Delhi Pratham Six years ago, we created the American India Foundation with the belief that the deep affinity SEEDS PIDT Delhi & Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh Poonch, Kashmir Delhi Americans have for India could be transformed into action through collective and strategic Breakthrough DE - Uttaranchal DE - Punjab Delhi 2 Schools (2 Graduated) DE - Delhi philanthropy. I am so pleased that this vision has become a reality. Today, AIF is leveraging the 600 Schools Action India 10 Schools (3 Graduated) Vigyan Fdn Delhi goodwill of Americans to effectively improve the lives of Indians in need. Delhi DE - Uttar Pradesh Hope Project 13 Schools (5 Graduated) DE - Rajasthan Delhi Sahayog Bodh 207 Schools Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh We live in a world where we have an unprecedented opportunity to connect across borders to Jaipur, Rajasthan SRIJAN CRD make an impact in deeply meaningful ways. Geographic distance is no longer an obstacle to Tonk, Rajasthan & Sagar, Madha Pradesh Noida, Uttar Pradesh & Guwahati, Assam YMC Mamta volunteering skills, contributing financially, or advocating policies that ensure a fair chance for Kutch, Gujarat Barabanki & Siddhartnagar, Uttar Pradesh Cohesion the most marginalized citizens across the world. GDS Kutch, Gujarat Basti , Gorakpur, Maharajganj & KMVS Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh Kutch, Gujarat Nidan The common values of caring, democracy, and service that the United States and India share Saath Patna & Vaishali, Bihar Ahmedabad, Banas Kantha, Bharuch, Kheda, Mamta form the basis for AIF’s continued success. We know that the challenges faced by India are enor- Mehsana, Patan, Rajkot & Vadodra, Gujarat Muzzaffarpur & Patna, Bihar DE - West Bengal mous, but AIF’s track record over the past few years shows that positive change is possible. 25 Schools (5 Graduated) Setu Reach India The Dangs, Jamnagar, Junaghar, Kolkata, West Bengal Kutch, Rajkot & Surat, Gujarat CAP Fdn With the partnerships created by AIF between private and corporate donors, the government, Utthan Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, DE - Gujarat Bhavnagar, Gujarat Koderma, Pakoor & Ranchi, Jharkhand and Indian civil society institutions, we can now envision an India where children of migrant 16 Schools (16 Graduated) Sandhicraft Vikalpa PRADAN DE - Orissa Mumbai, Maharashtra laborers will not drop out of school, where urban youth can realize the promise of economic DE - Maharashtra Bolangir, Orissa Phulbani, Orissa 160 Schools 17 Schools (12 Graduated) CAMH Lokadrusti independence through vocational training, and where those living with HIV/AIDS receive care Pune, Maharashtra Nuapada, Orissa Sahara Aalahad MPWAB and treatment. Pune, Maharashtra Indore, Madhya Pradesh Janarth DE - Andhra Pradesh Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Beed, Kolhapur, Nashik, Pune, 100 Schools (26 Graduated) Sangli, Satara & Solapur, Maharashtra & Belgaum, Karnataka YRG CARES Ashoka Having seen the remarkable results of AIF’s work, I encourage you to recommit to building a Vimochana Nalgonda, Nellore & Medak, Andhra Pradesh All Across India Belgaum, Karnataka Byrraju Fdn RATNEI successful India where all citizens have access to a quality education, a secure livelihood, and DE - Karnataka MAYA Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 13 States Covering the North & North-East 249 Schools (20 Graduated) SKS Bangalore, Karnataka NFI good health. You can make a difference in countless lives. Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh DWARAKA Lepra All Across India Bangalore, Karnataka Unitus-Ujjivan Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Bangalore, Karnataka Sincerely, Sangama DHAN REAL Bangalore, Karnataka SICHREM Karaikal, Tamil Nadu Villupuram, Tamil Nadu Bangalore, Karnataka DE - Tamil Nadu BSS 7 Schools (7 Graduated) Bangalore, Karnataka TNWC People’s Watch Grant Partners Service Corps Partners QSSS KRDA Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu Madurai, Tamil Nadu Digital Equalizer Centers Allappuzha & Kollam, Kerala Kollam, Kerala KODI DE - Kerala Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu William Jefferson Clinton 10 Schools SWA Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu

2 3 from our co-chairs

Dear Friend: achieve shared responsibility and leveraged impact in the communities we serve. Today, we have partnerships with a quarter of all state governments in India as well as with numerous US- On behalf of the Board of Directors and Trustees of AIF, we are pleased to present the 2006-07 based corporations with operations in India. This scale is most evident in our Digital Equalizer Annual Report. program, which has experienced a 10-fold growth over the last two years and have effectively integrated technology in the classroom across 1400 underserved schools in India. AIF has come a long way in the past few years. By keeping our focus programmatically on the three areas of education, livelihoods, and public health, we have been able to leverage your Our ability to make a difference in India is predicated upon the resources we are able to gener- support to touch lives and impact policy changes to create a lasting impact. Throughout this ate in the United States. Here too, we are happy to report that we have successfully pursued report, you will see glimpses of the lives we have touched. the ideal of community philanthropy and created a platform for individuals, corporations, and private foundations to join together in pursuit of a common goal. We are particularly proud of Looking forward, we intend to build upon two operational aspects of our work in India to sustain the Leadership Councils and volunteers in our chapter cities who are providing the guidance and our momentum. energy to expand our donor base across the country. We welcome the eight new trustees who have joined AIF in the past year, and extend a special thanks to those who have been instrumen- 1. We have become proficient in sourcing innovative NGOs that demonstrate best practices in tal in building our chapter presence. their work, and in scaling up these practices to achieve impact on a broad level. We have now invested in nearly 90 Indian NGOs. In addition to providing financial resources, our experi- While we have raised a lot of resources in the past six years, we know there is a lot more philan- enced professional staff work with NGO partners to develop their capacity to execute efficiently thropic interest in India waiting to come forward and we aim to continue providing a trustworthy touching lives, making change and to expose them to innovative ideas. and efficient channel for all who contribute to the organization. We believe that if we maintain our programmatic focus and operational discipline, we can continue on our path to becoming a Once NGOs have developed their models and demonstrated success, we then transfer these significant player in the development space in India. models to other NGOs. We have transferred a highly successful vocational training program for urban youth developed by Dr. Reddy’s Foundation in Andhra Pradesh to Gujarat and Jharkhand. We thank you for your support and look forward to continue working with each of you. These programs will train over 50,000 unemployed youth for in-demand skills in their local job markets. Similarly, AIF’s partner NGO, Center for Resource Development, launched a rickshaw bank model in Assam through which cycle rickshaw drivers can own their vehicles. This model is now being implemented by a group of NGOs in Uttar Pradesh. In all, over 3,900 rickshaw drivers will now have an asset with which to enhance their livelihoods.

2. We are able to take these innovate models to scale because of our expertise in establishing Rajat Gupta Victor Menezes public-private partnerships in India. We believe that the most sustainable solutions are found Senior Partner Worldwide Retired Senior Vice-Chairman when the government, corporate, and non-profit sectors work together in partnership. There- McKinsey & Co. Citigroup fore, whenever possible, we partner with the government and the corporate sector, so as to

4 5 from our executive team

Dear Friend: 2. Rapid growth of the Digital Equalizer program: Our Digital Equalizer program is well on its way to meeting its ambitious goal of 10,000 schools by 2010. It has more than doubled in size As India celebrates 60 years of independence, AIF finds itself at the crossroads of two Indias. in the past year from 600 schools to over 1,400 schools. This expansion has been possible due The first India is one of high economic growth, where the business links between America to the partnerships we have established with state governments in Andhra Pradesh, Kar- and India are growing every day, along with tremendous wealth creation. The second India is nataka, Orissa, Punjab and Rajasthan. These governments are all contributing the capital one where millions of people migrate in economic distress, millions of children still do not costs and the physical operating costs of the center, while AIF covers the cost of the trainers get an elementary education, and poor health is a way of life for more millions. The second and the curriculum. Additionally, through partnerships with projects like the Adobe Youth India calls us to a duty of service and the first gives us the inspiration that things can change Voices that teaches students to capture their stories through multimedia devices, the program for the better. is offering a much richer educational experience to students.

With your valuable support, AIF continued on a path of growth in 2006-07. Over the past year, 3. Launch of public health grant making: We made the first grants in our public health portfolio we made 27 new grants to partner NGOs. We initiated 781 new Digital Equalizer Centers and to six NGOs. AIF grants are making a web of inclusion to promote access to health services, sent 25 young professional Americans to NGOs throughout India. Through these grants and train health providers, and develop capacity at the community level for prevention, care and programs, we touched the lives of around 300,000 adults and children who might otherwise support. Over the next three years, AIF-supported initiatives should reach around 1.5 million not have seen the inside of a school, received access to health services, or had the opportunities to people. With the initial support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, AIF has raised $2.2 earn a secure livelihood. Having raised over $10 million this year, our cumulative funds raised million in new resources for public health grant making, including an extraordinary grant now exceed $43 million. from trustees Asha & Raj Rajaratnam, and a partnership with AIDS Project Los Angeles, and touching lives, making change the US India Business Council to benefit populations at risk of HIV. Moving forward, in We would like to highlight some of AIF’s accomplishments in the past year. recognizing the centrality of women’s lives to society and family, we are committing to expand our public health portfolio to address maternal and child health, reproductive health, 1. Expansion of our work on educating children of distress seasonal migrant labor: AIF’s path- and cross-cutting occupational health issues. breaking grants to educating these children has brought this issue onto the agenda of policy- makers at the national and state levels. Through our 12 partner NGOs, we have helped educate 4. Reorientation of livelihood grant making: As we deepened our livelihoods grant portfolio, nearly 50,000 children since 2003-04. We are poised to have impact at a much greater scale we found it necessary over the past year to reorient our focus towards selected sectors that of- as government agencies acknowledge the problem and dedicate resources to educating many fer the greatest potential for catalyzing change. In light of India’s agrarian crisis and its largely more children. Smita, AIF’s Education Director, authored a book entitled, “Locked Homes, urban-centric growth, AIF is focused on improving the livelihood options and security of Empty Schools,” that spotlighted this issue to media, government and civil society. Through people who are recent migrants or who may have to migrate from rural areas due to economic the course of the year, AIF and partner NGOs participated in high level policy discussions distress. AIF is one of the few organizations that is focusing on urban livelihoods of these new to formulate solutions. Today, all of AIF’s NGO partners working on educating children of migrants, looking at collective and enterprise solutions at scale for these largely unorganized migrant laborers are receiving government funds for their initiatives, and the state govern- groups. ments are taking an active interest in their results. Further, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), the central government program to universalize elementary education, has formally mandated state education departments to address the education of children of migrant workers.

6 7 from our executive team (continued)

5. Broadening of AIF’s fundraising presence in the United States: We continue to expand our national presence through our volunteer-led chapter model. Under the guidance of local leadership councils, the chapters hosted the following successful fundraisers: • AIF Southern California hosted its third annual gala in October 2006 and raised over $700,000, a 50 percent increase over 2005 • AIF Chicago hosted its second gala in May 2007 and raised over $600,000, a 100 percent increase over 2006 • AIF Dallas hosted its first gala in May 2007 and raised over $400,000

In addition, we launched the AIF Midlands Chapter in Omaha, Nebraska. We are particu- larly encouraged by the launch of Young Professionals groups in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, which are developing the next generation of philanthropists with an interest in India.

Every year, AIF’s Directors and Trustees visit a few partner NGOs to experience first hand the work that we do. On our visit in Ahmedabad to our partner NGO, Saath, we met Shabana Kazi, who is the only woman working in a refrigerator repair shop. Having received her vocational touching lives, making change training from Saath, she is now able to earn enough to care for her two children and the parents of her deceased husband. To us, Shabana is the embodiment of the change we desire to see in India, as she transitions from a life of dependency into one of independence and self-reliance.

Working at AIF, stories like these keep us focused on our mission. Six years into the life of AIF, we are proud of our accomplishments and conscious of giant steps that we must still take to meet the aspirations of people like Shabana. We thank you for your involvement in AIF and hope we can continue to work together to bring change to the most marginalized in India.

Lata Krishnan Pradeep Kashyap Shankar Venkateswaran President, AIF Executive Director, AIF Executive Director, AIF India

Shabhana Kazi earns a living as the head of her household at a Godrej repair center, after basic training at Umeed. Saath, Gujarat.

8 9 snapshot of our work

education livelihood public health digital equalizer service corps disaster relief

Increasing access to quality elementary Increasing livelihood security and options Improving maternal and child health, with a Advancing the use of technology to educate Enhancing the capacity of Indian NGOs Special grants made following major national education for: among marginalized workers in: focus on HIV/AIDS by: and empower under-served children by: through placement of skilled and experienced disasters. volunteers. 1. Children of distress seasonal migrants 1. Urban areas by: 1. Accelerating prevention education among 1 . Preparing students in grade 6-10 for the 21st 1. Focus on long-term rehabilitation of through: a. creating collective enterprises among waste vulnerable groups and health practitioners century knowledge economy by improving: 1. Ten-month service placements with goals communities a. seasonal hostels for children to stay in workers and mobilizing social opinion to combat a. technology literacy based on needs defined by NGOs their home areas to continue their b. formalizing cycle-rickshaw drivers through stigma and discrimination b. communication and critical thinking skills 2. Grants made in the areas of education, education while parents migrate collectivization and micro-credit to own c. academic achievement 2. Structured training for Fellows livelihoods, and public health, especially b. temporary schools at migration their own cycle rickshaws 2. Expanding capacity and service delivery in where current grant partners work destinations c. training unemployed youth in vocational underserved high prevalence areas by creat- 2. Improving quality of teaching in under-served 3. Majority of Fellows have graduate degrees c. bridge courses for migrant children to and life-skills according to market needs ing access to government health programs schools through teacher-centric approaches or work experience 3. Grants that fill gaps in services provided by re-integrate into their home schools and providing placement support with: the government and other international 3. Accelerating programs for Prevention of a. extensive technology training 4. Alumni network to keep Fellows engaged NGOs 2. Rural areas by: Mother to Child transmission (PMTCT), as b. effective integration of technology in pedagogy with India 2. Deprived urban children by: a. enhancing natural resources (such as a. advocating for increased school facilities well as services for vulnerable children water) and other livelihoods assets 3. Impacting information technology in by the government b. building self-owned enterprises for non- education policy through advocacy and close b. improving quality of education to increase farm livelihoods such as dairy, poultry and linkages with local state governments, policy mak- learning levels and reduce drop-out rates value-added forest produce ers, educationists

operational strategy

Invest in high quality organizations that have a track record of success, develop Develop public-private funding partnerships that diversify resource their capacity to implement projects, and monitor their effective use of funds. 1 3 base for organizations and ensures maximum leverage of AIF funds.

Demonstrate innovative models that are scalable to a level where they Share best practices across geographies through resource show that they can positively affect a significant number of people. 2 4 centers, grant partner meetings, and exposure visits.

10 11 catalyzing change By using a strategic approach in its grantmaking and programs, AIF has built successful models to accelerate social and economic change. Sustained and nurtured by AIF’s public-private partnerships, these models have grown from small pilot investments to a scale where they demonstrate the potential for transformational change in society. MARKET-LED LEARNING AND DIGITAL EQUALIZER VOCATIONAL TRAINING MIGRATION PROGRAM In the DE program’s start-up phase in In 2004, AIF funded Dr. Reddy’s Foun- In 2003, AIF funded Janarth to edu- 2001-02, AIF partnered with Schools dation (DRF) to implement a market cate children of seasonal migrants in Online and operated DE Centers in 49 needs-based vocational training pro- the sugarcane industry in Maharash- schools. gram for poor youth in small towns tra. With co-investments from the gov- FUNDING LEVERAGE SCALED-UP SOLUTIONS across Andhra Pradesh. Leveraging ernment of Maharashtra and a private By 2005, the program consolidated funding from the UK Department for foundation, AIF built the capacity of learnings from its first Centers and ex- AIF maximizes the scale of its work by AIF grows successful models to reach a International Development and the state Janarth from covering 800 students to panded to 150 schools, including pilot collaborating with other donors and scale where they demonstrate sustainable government, DRF has trained 20,000 10,000 students now. partnerships with three state govern- government programs to create larger solutions that can be adopted by others to youth. ments. funding partnerships. reach large numbers of people. Building on the success of the Janarth Saath, an Ahmedabad-based NGO, model, AIF provided funds and tech- The growth of DE proliferated due to learned of this model through AIF and nical support to NGOs in other high several large scale partnerships with with its support piloted a project to train migration areas to implement similar state governments (AP: 100 schools, 670 youth. Seeing Saath’s success, the programs, including the innovation of Punjab: 600 schools, Karnataka: 249 state government-run Gujarat Urban seasonal hostels. schools, Orissa: 160 schools, Rajast- Development Mission (GUDM) decided han: 207 schools). In addition, several to shift their large-scale livelihoods pro- At the same time, AIF and its grant US-based companies such as Adobe, gram to train 100,000 disadvantaged partners have developed pioneer col- AMD, Applied Materials, Convergys, youth. GUDM co-invested with AIF laborations with state and central gov- HSBC, Intel also invested in the DE in Saath on a 3:1 basis to cover 25,000 ernments. This has resulted in fund- program. These partnerships have led youth across 15 urban centers. ing partnerships, a mandate for states to an explosive 10-fold growth in two to address the education of children of years, and DE Centers now operate in USAID and AIF are now co-funding the migrant laborers and policy formula- over 1,400 schools. model to be implemented in the state of Jharkand by NGO partners NBJK and tion specific to their needs. Due to DE’s scale and partnerships, ADVOCACY CAP Foundation to train 5,000 urban AIF is able to deliver the same impact AIF engages the government and youth. Through these partnerships, AIF’s for 1/10th of the original cost. Plans influences state policy and practice to 12 grant partners have educated over 20,000 children and proven a scalable are now in place for rapid expansion direct resources towards successful In total, for an investment of $700,000, model that can meet the needs of the to 10,000 schools by 2010. models of change. AIF has leveraged programs worth around $2 million that will train and estimated 6 million children of mi- place around 50,000 unemployed ur- grant laborers who are out of school. ban youth in jobs.

12 13 Highlights of our work

AIF invests in some of the most effective ways to improve the ed- ucation, health, and livelihoods of marginalized people in India. The following highlights capture some of our larger accomplish- ments in the past year. These highlights reflect our strategic approach to philanthropy, and our goal to achieve measurable impact over time.

In a tribal region of Orissa, a women’s co-operative runs a lucrative business making plates from Siali leaves. PRADAN, Orissa.

14 15 highlights: education highlights: livelihood

AIF continues its successful work on educating the children of distress seasonal migrant workers through its partnerships with 12 AIF reorganized its interventions to focus on five sectors that employ some of the most marginalized communities. In urban India, partners across Gujarat, Maharashtra and Orissa. These partnerships have directly ensured that over 20,000 children remained in AIF is targeting rickshaw drivers, waste workers and unemployed youth living in slums. In rural India, the emphasis is on building school through the 2006-07 school year. AIF has also played a critical role in raising government and public awareness of the issue. the livelihood assets of individuals eligible for work under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, and on building non- farm livelihoods enterprises. A vast majority of these workers are in the informal sector of the economy, where there is no income At the central government level, AIF and its grant partners successfully worked with the Ministry of Human Resource Development or social security, and often must migrate in search of livelihoods. AIF seeks to formalize them, with more secure livelihoods and to mandate a programmatic focus on educating migrant children. The Ministry, which houses the education department, amended alternatives to distress migration. the framework of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), its flagship program to achieve universal elementary education, to lay special emphasis on covering the children of seasonal migrants. AIF has been involved in framing the guidelines for this initiative and In providing vocational training to urban unemployed youth, AIF made its first grant in 2004 to the Dr Reddy’s Lab Foundation designing operational state manuals for its implementation. At the state level, all three states are working in coordination with AIF in Andhra Pradesh. After identifying market needs for labor, 20,000 youth have been trained for vocations in 16 towns. AIF then partners to address this issue. Funds from SSA offices are flowing to support AIF-initiated programs and also towards larger state- brought this model to Gujarat where its partner Saath, an Ahmedabad-based NGO, adapted the model to local conditions. This has level initiatives for these children. The learnings of AIF’s work on seasonal migration were captured in a book, “Locked Homes, now become a Gujarat government program, as a part of which Saath will train 25,000 youth in eight cities across the state. This Empty Schools,” authored by Smita, AIF’s Director of Education, with a foreword by Amartya Sen. This book, launched in Delhi model is also being implemented in Jharkand, where CAP Foundation in partnership with Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra, will train by Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chair of the Planning Commission, has been instrumental in spotlighting the issue among 5,000 youth. In all of these grants, the respective state governments have actively co-invested to take them to scale. government agencies and other policymakers. The other major success story has been in the creation of worker-owned collectives and enterprises within the informal sector. When AIF’s work on educating urban children continues to gain traction. AIF grant partner Bodh Shiksha Samiti’s Janbodh Karykaram, a working individually, workers such as rickshaw drivers or waste workers are unable to build assets, negotiate with customers or partnership with the Government of Rajasthan, is on pace to ensure that every child in Jaipur is in school and learning. SSA Rajast- the authorities, and their livelihoods lack security. When they form collectives or enterprises, they are able to own assets and have han has taken some key steps to provide more teachers and schools for children in slums, which will accrue long term benefits. The greater security of livelihood. Center for Rural Development, AIF’s partner NGO in Guwahati that works with rickshaw drivers, or- strategy is to make this and other similar interventions as models that can be adapted across the country. ganized them into small groups through which 1,000 of them were able to receive loans to own their rickshaws. Uniforms, identity cards, and better designed rickshaws have resulted in increased incomes as well as access to entitlements.

1 - Migrants make ends meet by making bricks on the outskirts of Amaran village, but their children learn at site schools. Setu, Gujarat. 2- Jhangi village’s most 1- Aspiring Home Managers of Urmila get trained on modern appliances in Ahmedabad. Saath, Gujarat. 2- Geeta Devi processing milk collected from her women’s marginalized migrate seasonally for salt work but now are able to leave their children behind to learn. Cohesion Foundation, Gujarat. 3- Migrating vast distances group for sale. SRIJAN, Rajasthan. 3- Anwar Ali, Anil Deka, Feroze Khan, and Binoy Sen show off passbooks which record payments for ownership. CRD, Assam. away from their villages, migrant families find ways to educate their children in Sakhar Shalas to end the cycle of poverty. Janarth, Maharashtra.

16 17 highlights: public health highlights: digital equalizer

In 2006, AIF prioritized combating HIV/AIDS in India and made its first focused grants in this area. Particular consideration was In academic year 2007-08, DE will touch the lives of over 570,000 students and more than 17,000 teachers in over 1400 under- given to working with women and youth as both groups are extremely vulnerable to AIDS. Grant partners range from those provid- served schools across 13 states in India. This 10-fold growth over the last two years has been largely possible through sustainable, ing highly complex technical assistance to develop and deliver AIDS services, to those using local theater for prevention education public-private partnerships involving state governments, multinational corporations, foundations, individuals, and other NGOs. among vulnerable groups. The elements of the overall programmatic strategy are: The governments of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Orissa, Punjab and Rajasthan have invested substantially in the capital equipment and infrastructure, enabling AIF to leverage its resources effectively across the program. 1. Accelerating education about HIV prevention among vulnerable populations and about counseling, treatment and patient care to health practitioners, and mobilizing social opinion to combat stigma and discrimination Through a three-year sustained engagement with every school, DE ensures that technology plays a central role in the transforma- 2. Expanding capacity and service delivery in underserved high prevalence areas by creating access to government health programs tion of students into critical thinkers. By strengthening the pedagogical aspects of the program through project-based, collaborative 3. Promoting programs for Prevention of Mother to Child transmission (PMTCT), as well as services for vulnerable children learning, students are empowered to become active creators of content and not just passive recipients. The DE team continuously evaluates opportunities for innovation such as explorations in alternative energy sources, cross-border collaborations, and youth- AIF succeeded in involving a broad range of players in its overall efforts to combat AIDS in India. In collaboration with the Bill & created media. For example, through a partnership with the Adobe Youth Voices initiative, students are using cutting-edge digital Melinda Gates Foundation, The Clinton Global Initiative, AIDS Project Los Angeles, the US India Business Council and other cor- tools to produce rich multimedia content and Applied Materials Foundation has partnered with AIF to pilot solar technologies in porate and individual donors, AIF mobilized resources and leadership for public health, raising a total of $2.2 million. select DE schools in Bangalore.

Moving forward, AIF will develop more robust grants to accelerate PMTCT programs and services for vulnerable children as well as 96 schools have “graduated” from the DE program and have sustained independently beyond AIF’s engagement. Current expansion to develop a community clinics initiative in underserved communities. AIF has also begun preliminary work on developing a broad plans will bring DE to 10,000 schools across the country, reaching approximately 2 million students every year. program to promote and protect women’s health and address cross-sectoral occupational health issues.

1- Nutritionist work with HIV+ patients on importance of balanced diet. YRG CARE, Andhra Pradesh. 2- HIV-AIDS awareness theatre group perform a street 1- Students work on an Adobe Youth Voices documentary project with support from the DE Center. Akshay Pratishthan. New Delhi. 2- DE in Alambika village play at Neeva Horil village. Trans. I am the HIV/AIDS virus. GDS, Uttar Pradesh. 3- As the power failed in the Machai Public Health Center, a new life came encourages creative teaching using not only digital tools but also physical ones. Government Upper Primary School. Rajasthan. 3- Senior school students in into the world. MAMTA, Bihar. Hyderabad North Lalaguda, in their computer lab. Railway Girls’ School, Andhra Pradesh.

18 19 highlights: service corps highlights: disaster relief

The 2006-07 class of Service Corps Fellows consisted of 25 young Americans who served for 10 months with 20 Indian NGOs. The While India was fortunate to not be struck with any major natural or man-made disasters in 2006-07, AIF continued its long-term trend toward sending highly qualified young American professionals to India continued, as 75 percent of Fellows had a graduate work with those affected by the tsunami of 2004 and the Kashmir earthquake of 2005 continued. Additionally, AIF supported local degree and/or significant prior work experience. During their service, Fellows worked on capacity-building projects for their host flood relief efforts in Gujarat. NGOs. Some examples of accomplishments by the Fellows include: AIF’s ongoing tsunami grants provided livelihood and educational support to women and children in Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, and • Emily Carlson at Center for Equity Services/Samya in Delhi, raised funds, marketed, and assisted in the launch of the Aman Tuticorin. Since the non-fishing community received the least attention from the government and other donors, this was a focus of Biradri street youth shelters, an innovative partnership for the care of street children with the government of Delhi AIF’s work following the tsunami. Grants were made in improving water management to increase agricultural productivity by reducing • Kevin Cremin, at the Center for Advocacy in Mental Health in Pune, researched the provision of mental health services at salinity in the soil, and in the introduction of animal husbandry and dairy enterprises to diversify incomes outside of crop cultivation. General Hospital Psychiatric Units in Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Pune, and published a report on legal and AIF also has a partnership with the United Nations Development Program to provide alternative livelihoods through skills training and policy barriers to effective mental health care job placements, with over 3,000 young people expected to be employed in the coming year in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu and Kollam, • Husna Ali-Khan, at the Byrraju Foundation in Hyderabad, designed a spoken English curriculum that was implemented in over Kerala districts. 30 rural schools across two districts Other livelihood grants aimed to increase self-employment opportunities by providing credit for vending and salt production, and also Service Corps alumni continue to make their mark in India as well. Jennifer Leonard (SC ‘05-‘06), a Wharton-trained MBA who through training in areas such as boat and engine repair and production of sea shell ornaments. AIF also supported group enterprises worked with SKS, a microfinance group in Hyderabad, joined the organization as its Chief Financial Officer following her year of in brick making, fish net repair, and stitching. service. Jessica Mayberry (SC ‘02-’03) was awarded the prestigious Echoing Green Fellowship for founding Video Volunteers, an Ahmedabad-based organization that trains disenfranchised communities to use video and television to tell their stories. Harpreet Anand (SC ’04-’05) works with Constella Futures as the USAID/Health Policy Initiative Country Coordinator and is involved in In Kashmir, AIF has partnered with Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS) that has introduced earth- providing management and technical support to all HPI work in India focusing on HIV/AIDS and family planning. quake-resistant housing into the region and is building the capacity of local masons and communities to build homes that incorporate these elements.

1- Pooja Gupta interviews NGOs elementary school graduates to evaluate success. Bodh, Rajasthan. 2- US Ambassador Mulford hosts 2006-07 Service Corps 1- Bhuvneshwari with a donated calf. DHAN Foundation, Tamil Nadu. 2- Cement brick making group at Singarathoppu village. IWDI, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. Fellows. Delhi. 3- Margarette Shegog evaluates youth programs in Fatehpur village through interviews. CINI, West Bengal. 3- Jagdish Lal, reconstructing his house in an earthquake-resistant design. SEEDS, Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir.

20 21 Touching Lives, Making Change

At the heart of AIF’s work is a simple desire to transform lives positively. The following stories are of people whose lives AIF has touched.

Although the models may be complex, the results are straight- forward - a child receives an edu- cation, a widow can support her family, and a person living with HIV/AIDS can have access to treatment.

Service Corps Fellow Emily Carlson teaching children at the Sarai Basti Hostel. Samya, New Delhi.

22 23 inspiring a new generation

Walking around Gurdev Tegh Bahadur Nagar, a slum in Jaipur, one sees people engaged in a variety of activities. Many of the women sew sequins and other ornaments on garments and the men make wrought iron furniture. On the surface, it looks like any other slum in India, where people living on the margins in urban areas eke out a living. Yet, one sees hope in the story of Anil Kaur, a teacher in the Bodh community school.

Bodh Shiksha Samiti is an AIF-funded NGO that is taking an innovative approach to educat- ing children up to 8th grade in the slum communities of Jaipur. Bodh schools focus on expe- riential learning and thinking rather than rote memorization as is the norm in most Indian schools. Teachers seek parental interaction and involve them in their children’s education.

Anil’s parents were uneducated. She became excited about learning when she went to the Bodh school, where she studied up to 8th grade. She moved on from Bodh to other schools to finish high school. After she graduated, she decided to return to teach in the Bodh school where she studied.

As a teacher, Anil is more like an elder sibling to her students. After four hours of teaching, touching lives, making change she visits the homes of two children to engage their parents by discussing their children’s progress and concerns. Working with her are “mother teachers” who are women chosen by the community from the community to participate in the school’s activities.

Anil met her husband at the same school. He works in the wrought iron industry. Unlike other workers who are illiterate, thanks to his 8th grade education, he does not get taken advantage of by contractors and clients.

Anil and her husband have a four-year old son, Farvil, who goes to the Bodh school. He is one “There was no hope for families undergoing of the projected 200,000 children Bodh aims to educate over the next 20 years in partnership distress migration in the coastal areas of with the Rajasthan government. Like his parents, he too is getting a quality education, which will lay the foundation for a better life for him. Gujarat, but now through AIF’s funding there is hope for them for a better future.”

- Ashok Srimali, Setu (AIF Education Grant Partner)

24 25 together we can do it!

Meena Dhangar works as a sweeper in Patna. She is a business owner as well because she is a member of Swachdhara (Clean Earth), a worker-owned enterprise organized by AIF’s partner NGO, Nidan. With AIF’s support, Bihar-based Nidan initiated Swachdhara in an effort to cre- ate secure livelihoods and a dignified work environment for thousands of waste workers and sweepers in Patna city.

Meena, a mother of four, was widowed three years ago. Lacking employable skills, she turned to cleaning houses as a means to make ends meet and support her children. Despite the long hours she worked, she had no income security as her various employers could fire her at will. There were also no benefits that came with the job.

She joined a self-help group run by Nidan in an effort to create some savings. Nidan trained her in various aspects of sanitation work and certified her as aSafai Mitra (Friend of Hygiene). Safai Mitras, once trained, become part of Swachdhara and are able to participate in all the benefits that come with formal employment.

Swachdhara is a comprehensive waste management enterprise. The effort begins with Safai

touching lives, making change Mitras working at the individual household level to collect and segregate waste. Organic waste is used in a vermi-compost unit and waste paper is recycled in a paper-manufacturing unit, both of which are self-sustaining enterprises through their revenues. Swachdhara has received contracts from the Patna municipal government to manage waste in distinct parts of the city.

In addition to the livelihood security that comes from contracts and guaranteed minimum wages, Safai Mitras also get to work with dignity. They have fixed working hours with sched- uled breaks, get uniforms, and receive safety training equipment. All of these add up to a bet- ter work environment and a more secure livelihood. “Leveraging smaller grants into major participation

Meena, who never had the opportunity to go to school, now saves up to send her son to a pri- by governments and other players is a brilliant idea vate school once he graduates from the government-run middle school. She has funded the that AIF has done realy well. Together we can do marriages of her three daughters. In fact, since one of her daughter’s marriages did not work out, she is now saving for her second wedding. something that no one individually can.”

- Chandrika Tandon, AIF Trustee/Board Member and Chairperson, AIF Livelihoods Committee

26 27 a future regained

When Arti Devi married Narayan at the age of 15, she had hopes for a good life, although she knew it would not be easy. The young couple eked out a meager livelihood in their village in Uttar Pradesh cultivating a small piece of land. As they started having children, the income was not enough to fulfill the family’s needs.

Narayan migrated to Mumbai in search of work, found a job as a polisher, and was able to send Rs. 1000 ($25) a month to Arti Devi, who remained in their village. He would return home three to four times a year for short holidays. After 10 years, Narayan fell critically ill and returned to his village. When his illness persisted for over six months, he was tested for HIV and found he was infected. He began a treatment regimen, but in order to support his family and to pay for his medicine, Narayan had to return to Mumbai to work. After another year, a severely-ill Narayan returned to his village and soon passed away, leaving his family with no assets. Soon after, their second son died of an unknown illness.

Due to the fact that Narayan died of AIDS, Arti Devi received no support from his extended family. She became a daily wage laborer to provide for her family and joined a self-help group (SHG) through AIF grant partner Grameen Development Service (GDS), to have some liveli- touching lives, making change hood security. GDS, whose core focus is on improving livelihoods, had noted a rising HIV risk to its members, particularly those who migrate for work, and partnered with AIF to create awareness of HIV-prevention methods and encourage HIV-testing among its members.

Through her SHG, Arti Devi viewed a street play on HIV/AIDS organized by GDS and was convinced to take an HIV-test. Arti Devi tested positive. Although shaken, GDS staff provided her regular counseling to prepare her to fight the disease. She also received a lot of support from the members of her self-help group.

GDS referred Arti Devi to the Antiretroviral Treatment Center in Lucknow Medical College. “Everyone has a right to live healthy and productive lives and Fortunately, as her CD-4 count was under control, she did not need to take anti-retroviral drugs, but she continues to receive counseling. Arti Devi also had the good news that her realize their dreams. As successful members of the Diaspora, children have tested negative. Her son Ramu, aged 16, has gone to work in Mumbai, but fully we have the power to give hope and show that we care.” aware of HIV and how to prevent getting infected. - Asha & Raj Rajaratnam, AIF Trustees

28 29 digital dynamos

Jamia Middle School is located in a densely populated area south of Delhi on Jamia Millia Isla- mia University’s Campus. This school caters to students from low and middle income families in Urdu and English medium classes. Through DE, Jamia has enhanced the education it offers students and is preparing them for the 21st century workforce.

Since the Digital Equalizer Center was launched in Jamia Middle School in 2005, it has intro- duced technology in learning to over 800 students and 42 teachers. The core focus of the pro- gram has been to train teachers and students to integrate technology into the curriculum. The program has been so popular among students that nearly half of them sign up for additional time in the lab after school hours and during vacation.

Many of the students have gone beyond the curriculum and expanded their horizons. Faiz and Hiba were among 14 students at Jamia who participated in the Telling Stories-Brainstormer Project, an AIF collaboration with San Francisco State University’s Institute for Next Genera- tion Internet. Through this partnership, 7th and 8th grade students in Jamia were paired with students from Havenscourt Middle School in Oakland, California. Using creative writing and animation, these students worked across borders to create magical heroes who would solve touching lives, making change the world’s most pressing social evils. Neha and two of her classmates, Bhushra and Sualeha, produced a research project on pollution and won 1st place from among 1,200 entries to DE’s program-wide national contest in project-based learning.

“Intel Corporation is committed to the development of 21st century skills in the world’s youth. The partnership between the Intel Education Initiative and AIF’s DE program is a significant step towards this end.”

- Paul S. Otellini, President & CEO, Intel Corporation

30 31 spirit of service

Yael Gottlieb first went to India on a Rotary scholarship when she was 18 years old. She lived for a year with a family in Nagpur, attended classes at the local college and volunteered at a Missionaries of Charity Orphanage. Through the year, she developed a deep passion for India. While pursuing her undergraduate degree from New York University, she supplemented her major in anthropology with a certificate in South Asian studies and returned to India for a semester.

Yael was one of 25 Fellows selected to the 2006-07 Service Corps Fellowship from a pool of over 200 applicants. Having gained rich fundraising experience through four years’ work at Human Rights Watch’s world headquarters in New York City, she felt she was in a position to contribute towards building the resources of an Indian NGO as a Service Corps Fellow.

She was placed with Action India, a Delhi-based NGO, where she focused on developing the resources of the organization’s innovative Mahila Panchayat (women’s local governance councils) program, among other initiatives. Mahila Panchayats meet weekly in selected neigh- borhoods to deal with family disputes, and particularly instances of domestic violence. Since 1994, Action India’s network of nearly thirty Mahila Panchayats have resolved thousands of touching lives, making change cases and are well recognized for offering a fair and efficient form of grievance addressal.

Yael instituted a formal fundraising program for Action India and developed its first donor cultivation and tracking system. She revamped the organization’s website and developed writ- ten donor communication materials. Yael was also responsible for two major fundraising suc- cesses. The first was a $100,000 grant from Oxfam India to develop Action India’s work with poor Muslim women in rural Uttar Pradesh. The second was helping Action India win the Ashoka Changemakers’ Collaborative Competition to End Domestic Violence, an extremely competitive global prize that included a grant and garnered significant publicity. “The American India Foundation is always among our top picks at the Forum. Its leadership, its Following her fellowship, Yael is continuing her work on human rights in South Asia through Human Rights Watch. She is helping the organization plan the launch of an India-specific expanding donor base, and its grantees are all initiative, and is developing resources to support this effort. as inventive as they are committed.”

- Jane Wales, CEO, World Affairs Council & Global Philanthropy Forum

32 33 a life rebuilt

Raman was a farmer in Akkurmukuttu village in coastal Tamil Nadu. The 2004 tsunami dev- astated his life as water from the sea came into his land and made the soil too saline to culti- vate. He became ill soon after the tsunami and discovered he needed a kidney transplant. Life was on the edge for him.

One of Raman’s problems was that he did not know where he could access the rehabilitation services that had flowed into the area following the tsunami. Raman began his quest for ser- vices through the Village Information Center (VIC) that was established and run by the South Indian Federation of Fisherman Societies (SIFFS), an AIF partner NGO.

Through a grant jointly funded by the NASSCOM Foundation and TiE, SIFFS created VICs in 10 coastal villages that were affected by the tsunami. The VICs, which consist of computers and internet access, serve a business and social function. They provide specialized up-to-date content for the fishing community such as weather, market supply levels and prices. This helps the fisher folk identify when to fish, how much to fish, and where to get the best prices for their catch. The VICs also provide a one-stop information shop for residents who need to get information about government and social services that are available to them. touching lives, making change

At the VIC, Raman was able to get the information he needed about his kidney disease, and gradually was able to secure a kidney transplant. He also was able to find out about a microen- terprise fund and training, through which he secured a loan to run a small grocery store. Today, Raman is healthy again and has replaced his previous income from farming with the profits from his store.

“AIF has achieved meaningful & sustainable impact through optimal leverage, significant partnerships and innovative programs in the most marginalized communities of India.”

- Ajay Shah, AIF Trustee

34 35 grants July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007

The listing below is of all grants that were made by AIF during 2006- Setu, Jamnagar, Dang, Junaghar, Narmada, Rajkot & Surat, 07 or grants made in previous years that were still active. AIF’s Gujarat, $261,325 (2006, 2007) website contains the most up-to-date listing of all grants and greater For children of migrant workers in salt pans, charcoal making details on each. areas, roof tile and brick kilns, sugar cane fields, and fisher- ies. In 2006-07, ran 40 seasonal hostels and 58 site schools, working in conjunction with two local NGOs. Also engaged Aga EDUCATION Khan Education Services to provide educational training, on site support and materials to all Gujarat LAMP Partners. ACTIVE GRANTS Vikalpa, Bolangir, Orissa, $210,936 (2006, 2007) Learning And Migration Program (LAMP) For children of brick kiln migrants, in partnership with two local AIF and our partners have launched a series of programs across NGOs. In 2006-07, ran 52 seasonal hostels. four states to ensure quality elementary education of children Yusuf Meherally Center, Kutch, Gujarat, $43,661 (2006) of distress seasonal migrants. The main interventions are: sea- For children of migrant fishing communities and non-migrant sonal hostels or residential care facilities located in villages from minority communities In 2006-07, ran 11 seasonal hostels and where families migrate and site schools located at migration 19 site schools. work sites. Urban Deprived Children Cohesion Foundation Trust, Kutch, Gujarat, $116,979 (2007) For education of children of marine salt pan and charcoal work- Bodh Shiksha Samiti, $103,615 (2005) ers, and sensitization of government school teachers to the edu- To educate 15,000 children in the slums of Jaipur. In serveral cation of children of migrants in the sending areas. In 2006-07, partnerships including the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Aga Khan ran 32 seasonal hostels and 17 site schools. Foundation, and the Government of Rajasthan.

Janarth, 9 districts of Maharashtra and Belgaum, Karnataka, Nidan, Patna, Bihar, $59,226 (2006) $117,500 (2007) To provide quality elementary education for children of waste For children of sugarcane industry workers. In 2006-07, ran workers and sweepers and integrate them into the formal school 15 seasonal hostels and 33 sakhar shalas (schools at worksites). system. “AIF’s success at making governments take notice of citizens Since 2003, Janarth has educated over 35,000 children through that were hitherto invisible is commendable, and my office its sakhar shalas. Pratham, Delhi & Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, $215,008 (2006) To increase elementary education in Delhi slums by implement- takes pride in working with AIF as colleagues in our Lokadrusti, Nuapada, Orissa, $56,293 (2006, 2007) ing pre-school, reading and learning programs, classes, and li- For children of brick kiln migrants, in partnership with two lo- braries. To build 110 community libraries, 120 pre-schools, 17 continual efforts to advocate for the migrant child.” community learning centers and implement school-based inter- cal NGOs. In 2006-07, ran 30 seasonal hostels. - Deborah Abello. Director, Migrant Education Program, Santa Clara County Office of Education ventions in Allahabad. Since 2001, Pratham has reached over 68,000 children in partnership with AIF.

Boys eating a nutritious lunch at their seasonal hostel. Setu, Gujarat.

36 37 grants (continued)

Movement for Alternatives and Youth Awareness (MAYA), Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), Bangalore, Karnataka, $149,454 (2006) Baliguda, Orissa, $214,762 (2007) Samya/Yusuf Meherally Center, Delhi, $86,346 (2006) Donor Advised Funds To create a Resource Center for establishing worker-owned col- To strengthen self-help groups and develop small businesses To ensure mainstream and holistic education for vulnerable Anudip Foundation for Social Welfare, $43, 972 lectives by gathering and disseminating best practices, support- around forest products such as plates made of dried leaves, im- urban street children and adolescents, while providing secure Association for Voluntary Action and Service, $10,000 ing NGOs, and creating advocacy agendas and coalitions. pacting 2,500 families. shelter, adequate nutrition, physical and mental health, and rec- Cultural and Social Anthropology, Stanford University, $3,000 reation. Niramaya Foundation, $100,000 Nidan, Patna, Bihar, $89,000 (2005) Self-Reliant Initiatives through Joint Action (SRIJAN), Tonk, Ra- Nurul Hasan Education & Research Foundation, $50,000 To collectivize and support waste collectors, called safai mitra, jasthan & Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, $384,161 (2006) Vimochana Sangha, Belgaum, Karnataka, $104,801 (2006) Pratham India, $300,000 friends of cleanliness, bringing dignity and livelihoods security To enhance livelihoods through women’s dairy collectives, im- To ensure elementary education of 480 children, especially girls, Pratibha Poshini, $2,000 to 1,500 families. prove market linkages, and provide microfinance, impacting of the Devadasi and other marginalized communities. Rama Krishna Mission, $30,000 2,700 families. TANA Foundation, $6,000 Saath, Ahmedabad and 15 other districts, Gujarat, $407,225 COMPLETED GRANTS Vidya - Integrated Development for Youth, $75,000 (2007) Utthan, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, $167,358 (2006) Child in Need Institute (CINI) Asha, Kolkata & Siliguri, West To identify livelihood options and provide necessary vocational To establish a Resource Center to collect and share experiences Bengal, $47,500 (2004) LIVELIHOOD training for 25,000 vulnerable and poor youth. In partnership of developing livelihoods in saline soil areas, building upon pre- Provided education to children of sex workers. In partnership with the Government of Gujarat. vious grant for water management in six villages. with the Maharshtra Foundation. Rural Livelihoods COMPLETED GRANTS ACTIVE GRANTS Room to Read, Ajmer, Jaipur & Jodhpur, Rajasthan and Delhi, $200,000 (2003, 2004) Bharatha Swamukti Samsthe (BSS), Bangalore, Kanataka, Activists for Social Alternatives (ASA), 6 Districts, Tamil Nadu, Urban Livelihoods Established 242 libraries for children in underserved communi- $100,000 (2005) $230,000 (2006) ties, including books in Hindi and English. In partnership with To double self-help group membership to 24,000 women and Built capacity and gained the status of a non-banking finance CAP Foundation, Jharkhand, $249,800 (2007) Room to Read USA. develop organizational capacity for this growth, co-funded by company. To provide vocational training for 5,000 disadvantaged youth in Unitus. seven urban centers. In partnership with USAID. Sanchetna Community Health and Research Center, Association of People with Disabilities (APD), Bangalore, Karna- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, $33,467, 2004 Grameen Development Services (GDS), Gorakhpur & Sant taka, $44,072 (2005) Center for Rural Developemnt (CRD), Guwahati, Assam & Increased enrollment of children from marginalized communi- Kabirnagar, Uttar Pradesh $100,868 (2005) For vocational training and placement support to over 1900 peo- Noida, UP $30,943 (2005) ties with a focus on promoting communal harmony. To promote institutional finance of self-help groups (SHGs), ple with disabilities. In partnership with the Wadhwani Foun- To enable 1500 cycle-rickshaw drivers to own their vehicles support common facilities centers of SHG federations, and en- dation. through micro-credit and facilitate institutional bank linkages Vikram A. Sarabhai Community Science Center (VASCSC), courage group enterprises, impacting 2,200 families. for sustainability. Ahmedabad, Gujarat, $39,656 (2003) Blind People’s Association (BPA), Ahmedabad, Gujarat, $12,317 Developed science and math kits to make learning more interac- Navjyoti Delhi Police Foundation (NDPF), Gurgaon, Haryana, (2005) Madhya Pradesh Welfare Association for the Blind (MPWAB), tive and analytical. $44,755 (2004) Provided physiotherapy equipment to support the training in- Indore, Madhya Pradesh, $22,712 (2004, 2006) To empower women from minority groups such as Gurjar & stitute for blind students. In partnership with the Wadhwani To upgrade physiotherapy equipment, enhance quality of educa- Vikramshila, Bolangir & Nuapada, Orissa, $9,517 (2007) Dalit through self-help groups, impacting 450 families. Foundation. tion, and facilitite job placement with a focus to upgrade skills Provided training to 120 LAMP education coordinators and and improve livelihoods of blind people. In partnership with helped develop bridge courses for returning migrant children Ashraya Foundation. for LAMP partners in Orissa.

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Entrepreneurship Development and Rehabilitation Center Samerth Trust, Kutch, Gujarat, $143,600 (2003) for the Handicapped (EDARCH), Pune, Maharashtra, $12,178 Organized marginalized communities to improve their resource (2005) base through construction of water harvesting structures, con- Provided training in the manufacture of outsourced plastic com- solidating community structures following earthquake. ponents with ISO 9001 certification. In partnership with the Wadhwani Foundation School for Potenial Advancement and Restoration of Confidence (SPARC), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, $17,214 (2005) Freedom Foundation, Bangalore, Karnataka $19,200 (2004) Created job placement agency and assisted self-employment for Started a business unit for 10 HIV+ women which produces and low income people living with disabilities. In partnership with supplies cleaning products and offers catering services, provid- the Wadhwani Foundation. ing needed livelihoods. Spastic Society of Karnataka (SSK), Bangalore, Karnataka, $11,734 Mahila Shram Sewa Nyas (MSSN), Indore & Ujjain, Madhya (2005) Pradesh $55,917 (2005) Enrolled 54 students with disabilities in the Integrated Vocation- Formed 37 self-help groups and provided skills enhancement for al School for job training and placement support. In partnership tailoring and incense rolling. with the Wadhwani Foundation.

Movement for Alternative and Youth Awareness (MAYA), Udyama, Orissa, $100,173 (2005, 2006) Bangalore, Karnataka, $52,239 (2005) Improved livelihoods in drought and migration prone areas by Trained and integrated 44 people with disabilities into worker- working with 250 self-help groups to implement watershed proj- owned collectives. In partnership with the Wadhwani Founda- ects and non-farm activities such as sari weaving. tion.

Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), Vikas Center for Development, Ahmedabad, Surat & Vadodra, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, $138,958 (2004) Gujarat $78,000 (2004) Improved livelihoods through organizing 3250 women in self- Improved livelihoods of 1,130 families through introduction of help groups, training 2143 families in agricultural interventions, fishing and grain banks. Freed 108 bonded labor, and reclaimed and engaging 529 women in tassar production and a poultry 133 acres for 44 families. federation. Donor Advised Funds “What sets AIF apart from many other organizations Samaja Parivartana Samudaya (SPS), Davanagere & Haveri, Alice Project India, $1,000 Karnataka, $56,626 (2002) Dwaraka, $16,080 is the high level of professionalism, organization and Organized 3189 families in 26 villages into 218 self-help groups Kala Raksha, $32,376 with bank linkages and livelihoods options, 22 village forest MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, $12,500 intensity that is brought to every initiative.” committees, 54 youth groups, and 6 non-timber forest produce - DP Ahuja, AIF Volunteer, Director, Workplace Giving collector groups.

Kiran Vaghela, a vocational training program graduate now works at a photo studio, SAATH, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

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PUBLIC HEALTH Y R Gaitonde Center for AIDS Research and Education, Kerala Rural Development Agency (KRDA), Kollam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu Women’s Collective (TNWC), Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, Nalgonda, Nellore, & Medak, Andhra Pradesh, $199,870 (2007) $11,413 (2007) $114,529 (2005) ACTIVE GRANTS To expand access to HIV treatment, care and support services, To provide vocational training to 80 youth and women. In part- To organize 1,200 Dalit women and youth into self-help groups facilitate partnerships between community groups, educate pa- nership with United Nations Development Program (UNDP). for training in alternative livelihoods and pre-school education Grameen Development Services (GDS), Basti, Gorakpur, tients, and have capacity building for clinicians, nurses, counsel- support, in partnership with Indo-American Arts Council. Maharajganj & Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, $30,000 (2006) ors and laboratory technicians. Kumari Organization for Development Initiatives (KODI), To accelerate delivery of HIV/AIDS prevention education among Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, $21,337 (2007) Village Educational Services Association (VESA), Nagapattinam, vulnerable groups in 100 villages covering 12,000 families, in- COMPLETED GRANTS To provide vocational training to 130 people. In partnership with Tamil Nadu, $40,859 (2005) cluding linkages to public health resources and a model for a UNDP. To support agricultural laborers affected by the salinazation of community-led peer-based intervention. HRIDAY-SHAN, Delhi & Agra, Uttar Pradesh, $170,000 (2006) lands from the tsunami throug alternative livelihoods and pre- To fund Global Youth Meeting to sensitize youth on health aware- Quilon Social Service Society (QSSS), Kollam & Alappuzha, schools for children. In partnership with Steptoe & Johnson. MAMTA-Health Institute for Mother and Child, Patna & Muz- ness and advocacy and to provide youth a platform to discuss/ Kerala, $13,764 (2007) zafarpur, Bihar and Barabanki & Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh, debate health policy issues, while also providing networking op- To provide vocational training to 122 tsunami-affected people. Kashmir Earthquake $174,891 (2006) portunities to become social change agents and empowerment. In partnership with UNDP. To integrate HIV/AIDS prevention programs such as parent Sustainable Environment & Ecological Development Society to child transmission (PPTCT) and counseling services within Donor Advisd Funds Rural Education and Action for Liberation (REAL), Villupuram, (SEEDS), Poonch, Kashmir, $100,000 (2005) existing government supported health service delivery systems Abhaya, $5,000 Tamil Nadu, $134,400 (2007) To provide emergency shelters to earthquake affected families with a goal to develop a scalable model for pre-natal and ante- Dream and Beauty Charitable Trust, $1,700,000 To create and scale-up a collective dairy enterprise involving who lost their houses and facilitate construction of disaster- natal care that safeguards maternal-child health and reduces in- Mobile Creches, $123,140 1,000 landless and small farmers across 10 villages. In collabo- proof homes, with a focus on community participation, mason- cidence of pediatric HIV/AIDS infections. Naz Foundation India, $10,000 ration with PLAN International and Concern Worldwide. to-mason learning, and awareness builiding activities.

Nidan, Patna & Vaishali, Bihar, $30,000 (2006) Social Welfare Association (SWA), Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, COMPLETED GRANTS To accelerate delivery of HIV/AIDS prevention education among DISASTER RELIEF $9,156 (2007) vulnerable groups in the informal sector including street ven- To pilot training of 20 youth and women in the Start and Improve Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDI), dors and garbage collectors, expecting to reach nearly 4,500 ACTIVE GRANTS Your Business (SIYB) Program. In partnership with UNDP. Kollam, Kerala & Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, $26,322 (2007) people. Assessed the skill levels of people living in tsunami-affected ar- Tsunami South Indian Federation of Fisherman Societies (SIFFS), eas where partners will work on alternative livelihoods training, Swasthya Evam Jan Kalyan Samiti of IHO, Regional AIDS Train- Nagaputtinam, Tamil Nadu, $45,670 (2005) with a special focus on the most vulnerable sections of the com- ing Network in Eastern India, 13 States in Eastern & Northeast- Development of Humane Action Foundation (DHAN), Karaikal, To develope e-content for fishing communities such as market munity. In partnership with UNDP. ern India, $100,000 (2007) Tamil Nadu, $65,550, (2005) conditions, international prices and trends, and weather alerts. To train state-level doctors and NGOs, district-level paramedics, To rebuild the livelihoods of 805 small farmers and landless Funded in partnership with TiE and NASSCOM Foundation. Integrated Women’s Development Insitute (IWDI), Cuddalore, and grassroots organizations to respond effectively to the HIV/ laborers in 17 villages by reclaiming agricultural land and re- Tamil Nadu, $145,000, 2005 AIDS epidemic with a target of reaching over 5,000 people. vival of livestock production; and to distribute coconut seedlings To support 600 tsunami-affected women through self-help to 1000 families. In partnership with the Indo American Arts groups, alternative livelihoods training, and preschool services, Council. in partnership with Share and Care Foundation.

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LabourNet, Nagapattinam, $1,591 (2005) CROSS CUTTING Conducted a research study to explore livelihood options for lo- cal construction workers by developing a database profiling skills Ashoka, throughout India, $500,000 (2006) and knowledge levels and linking it with the work plans of the To support social entrepreneurship through sharing in the finan- builders’ associations and NGOs. Co-funded by Action Aid Inter- cial and programmatic support of India-based Ashoka Fellows. national India and Aide-et-Action. Over five years, we have elected nearly 120 Ashoka-AIF Fellows.

Praxis, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, $114,351 (2005) National Foundation for India (NFI), throughout India, $10,000 Conducted Participatory Social Mapping Processes in 28 villages (2006) to assess community resources and needs following the tsuna- To support two print journalists and one photojournalist for na- mi. tional and local media coverage of distress seasonal migration as an integral part of NFI’s prestigious National Media Fellowship Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society Program. (SEEDS), Andaman and Nicobar Islands $22,155 (2005) Researched, designed, and constructed a prototype shelter that will be resilient to future natural disasters to be used as a re- source and demonstration center.

South Indian Federation of Fisherman Societies (SIFFS), Tamil Nadu, $94,474 (2005) Upgraded boat-production facility to meet the increased demand for boats following the tsunami. In partnership with TiE.

Nagapattinam Coordination & Resource Center (NCRC), Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, $120,815 (2006) Co-funded by SIFFS, established 13 Village Information Centers (VICs) along the coastline to facilitate the flow of information between communities, government agencies, and markets. In “We greatly appreciate the fact that AIF came forward to stand partnership with TiE and NASSCOM Foundation by us for an initiative that does not show immediate benefits, Vikas Center for Development, Surat, Gujarat, $9,553, (2006) that is not as visible as relief distribution, but one that goes Provided immediate relief to 1,700 familes severely affected by floods in the form of food grains, clothing, and household far into the future by creating invisible change agents.” items. - Anshu Sharma, SEEDS (AIF Disaster Relief Grant Partner)

Gajjan Singh, at his house that is being rebuilt as a model earthquake-resistant house. SEEDS, Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir.

44 45 donor outreach

A critical component of AIF’s work is to engage American philanthropists who are interested in India. AIF’s growing donor base DONOR EDUCATION: AIF’s Summits in the Bay Area and New York enable our supporters to participate in substantive dialogues reflects the resonance of its strategy and message with donors in the United States. with leaders focused on India. In 2006, AIF hosted two summits in the Bay Area and one in New York along with numerous awareness-building events during the year. Through these initiatives, AIF supporters were exposed to diverse viewpoints including CHAPTERS: AIF’s nine chapters form the basis of our national presence as they create awareness and generate resources for the noted entertainers Shabana Azmi and Madhur Jaffrey; corporate leaders such as Anand Chandrashekhar, Senior Vice President of organization’s work. New York and the San Francisco Bay Area continue to lead the way for the chapter network. The 2006 Fall Gala Intel and Jim Fruchterman, CEO of Benentech; policy leaders such as Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairperson of the Planning in the Bay Area raised $1.75 million and the 2007 Spring Gala in New York raised over $3 million, both record-breaking fundrais- Commission of India and Congressman Jim McDermott, Co-Chair of the Congressional India and India-American Caucus; and AIF ers. In addition, AIF partnered with the Aids Project Los Angeles and the US India Business Council to raise $600,000 at an HIV/ Partner NGO leaders such as Ved Arya of SRIJAN, Dr. Suniti Solomon of YRG CARE and Deep Joshi of PRADAN. AIDS-focused fundraiser in New York PARTNERSHIPS: AIF continues its dedication to collective philanthropy by building partnerships whenever possible to maximize Around the country, the Southern California chapter continued to lead the way with revenues of $700,000 at their 2006 Gala, the impact of donor resources. Many private family foundations have chosen to collaborate with AIF to further their impact in India. attended by 650 people. The$600, 000 raised by the Chicago chapter at its second 2007 gala doubled the revenue from the previ- For instance, the Wadhwani Foundation has partnered with AIF to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities within AIF’s three ous year and engaged over 400 attendees. The AIF Dallas chapter raised $300,000 in net revenue from 220 attendees at their grantmaking areas. Similarly, AIF has partnered with the Asha and Raj Rajratnam Foundation on HIV/AIDS-focused grantmaking inaugural Gala that was underwritten by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. These chapters are being guided in their growth and the Desh and Jaishree Deshpande Foundation on initiatives within their geographical focus of northern Karnataka. AIF has also by Leadership Councils consisting of community leaders who are volunteering their time, networks and resources to establish a developed philanthropic partnerships with numerous corporations. Adobe, Intel, Applied Materials and AMD all made significant permanent presence for AIF in their cities. From these Leadership Councils, AIF added two trustees in Southern California and commitments to partner with AIF in the past year. two in Chicago. In addition, AIF has numerous funding partnerships with other grant making organizations to fund specific projects based on mu- AIF welcomed the launch of the AIF Midlands chapter in Omaha, Nebraska in October 2006. AIF also saw the emergence of young tual interest. AIF takes the lead in negotiating the project agreement with the NGO in consultation with the funding partner. Funds professionals groups in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago. These groups are building a culture of giving toward India among a from partners are then either channeled through AIF, which provides fiscal oversight, or independent of AIF, where the partner new generation of philanthropists. conducts its own fiscal monitoring.

1- Dr. Suniti Solomon, Founder, YRG-Care, giving a talk in New York on combating HIV/AIDS 2- Asha and Raj Rajaratnam, AIF Trustees, being honored at 1- Anandi Yuvaraj, prominent HIV/AIDS activits speaking to members of the Midlands Chapter. 2- Honorees Robert McCann and Gary Holdren at the AIF “A Night For India” Benefit in January 2007, New York. 3- Honoree Martin Sullivan, Chairman of AIG, speaking at the New York Annual Spring Awards Gala, Chicago Gala. 3- Professor Amartya Sen, Harvard University and Ashok Alexander, Avahan Initiative, launching “Locked Homes, Empty Schools,” a book May 2007. (Photographers unknown) authored by Smita, AIF Education Director, Delhi. (Photographers unknown)

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Over the past years, several reputed organizations have channeled funds through AIF. These organizations include: India Literacy Project • Indo American Arts Council • Maharashtra Foundation • NASSCOM Foundation • Share and Care Foundation • Steptoe and Johnson Foundation • TiE.

Organizations that have co-funded grants with AIF but maintain independent fiscal monitoring include: Aga Khan Foundation • Banyan Tree Foundation • Governments of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Orissa, and Rajasthan • Paul Hamlyn Founda- tion • UK Department for International Development • United Nations Development Program • Unitus • US Agency for Interna- tional Development.

DONOR ADVISED FUNDS: AIF offers donors the opportunity to direct their funds to specific NGOs in India through donor ad- vised funds (DAFs). A DAF allows the donor or designee to recommend eligible charitable recipients for grants from the fund. NGOs receiving DAF grants through AIF must be registered, secular organizations that are eligible to receive foreign funds and operate broadly within AIF’s three pillars of work. AIF screens DAF-designated NGOs to verify their eligibility for grants and serves as the fiscal agent for transferring funds. Donors enjoy immediate tax benefits while they can take their time to do due diligence in dispersing funds. AIF has had 73 DAFs since 2003 and has made DAF grants of $5.7 million during that time.

“During the 2007 Leadership Visit to India, we were amazed to see AIF’s grant partners’ excitement and commitment to this work. This was a fantastic opportunity to see their devotion to the cause, as well as the enthusiasm of the teachers, children and women who are truly empowered.”

- Nitin Doshi, AIF Trustee 1- Azim Premji, Chairman, WIPRO, receiving an award from Victor Menezes, AIF Co-Chair, at the Southern California Gala, October 2006. 2- Navneet Chugh and Kamran Elahian, AIF Trustees visiting AIF grant partner Utthan during the AIF Leadership Visit to India, January 2007. 3- Vinod Dham, AIF Board Member with Honoree Paul Otellini, CEO, Intel at the Bay Area Gala, September 2006. (Photographers unknown) Urmilla Devi at a meeting of a Self Help Group in Haribanspur village. GDS, Uttar Pradesh.

48 49 financials financialrevenues year 2007 (January 1, 2006 - March 31, 2007) revenues

Financially, Fiscal Year 2006-07 was the most successful year in AIF’s history. Annual con- contributions tributions and revenue surpassed the $10 million mark for the first time and total overall 48% support reached the $40 million mark during the year. We surpassed another non-profit “gold contributions standard” this year by maintaining our low 7% administrative overhead. investments 48% We achieved something else we’ve never done before, but this one needs some explaining: we 3% spent $140,000 more than we raised during the year. This year we filed 15 month financial investments reports as we changed our fiscal year-end from December 31 to March 31 to synchronize our special events 3% financial year with our India office. While our revenue is cyclical, coming in spurts around revenues 49% our galas and at year-end, our spending is constant. In fact, the first three months of 2007 saw several large grant payments go out, as well as spending towards not our usual one, but special events three galas. This deficit spending was a one-time aberration and AIF will return to its standard 49% healthy fund balance in the coming year.

Our events were extremely profitable this year raising nearly $5 million. AIF maintained an event expense ratio of 19% - well below the 50% national average. That means AIF spent 19 cents to raise every event dollar rather than the average 50 cents at most other organizations. expenses

We added additional program and grant staff this year increasing our capacity to monitor and oversee our work. This is reflected in our increased program and grant spending from $5.5 expenses million in 2006 to $8.3 million in FY06-07. grants We are also pleased to report that we once again received an unqualified audit this year. Our 67% audited financial statements are available by sending a request to our New York mailing ad- dress. programsgrants 67%15% We are grateful for your continued trust in our work and look forward to working together in the coming years. expenses programsfundraising 11%15%

generalfundraising management 7%11% Daniel Killpack Associate Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer general management 7%

50 51 financial year 2007 balance sheet six-year revenue and expense (January 1, 2006 - March 31, 2007)

$12,000,000 Cash & Equivalents $416,283 Grants & Contributions $4,858,383 48% Investments $6,791,903 Special Events(net) $4,919,083 49% $10,000,000 Receivables $1,414,940 Investment Income $324,836 3% Other Assets $78,772

Loss on Foreign Exchange ($58,186) -1% revenues TOTAL $8,701,898 Cash & Equivalents $416,283 Grants & Contributions $4,858,383 48% $8,000,000 Other ($14,470) 0% Investments $6,791,903 Special Events(net) $4,919,083 49% assets Receivables $1,414,940 Investment Income $324,836 3% Grants Payable $2,488,571 TOTAL $10,029,646 Other Assets $78,772 Other Payables $64,122

Loss on Foreign Exchange ($58,186) -1% revenues $6,000,000 TOTAL $8,701,898 Other ($14,470) 0% TOTAL $2,552,693 Grants $6,780,254 67% assets

liabilities Programs $1,505,581 15% Grants Payable $2,488,571 TOTAL $10,029,646 $4,000,000 Fundraising $1,143,095 11%

Other Payables $64,122 Unrestricted Net Assets $936,534 expenses Temporarily Restricted Net Assets $4,612,671 General Management $739,350 7% TOTAL $2,552,693 Grants $6,780,254 67% Permanently$2,000,000 Restricted Net Assets $600,000 income

liabilities Programs $1,505,581 15% TOTAL $10,168,280 TOTAL $6,149,205 Fundraising $1,143,095 11% net assets expenses Unrestricted Net Assets $936,534 expenses Temporarily Restricted Net Assets General Management $739,350 7% $4,612,671 Total Liabilities & Net2001 Assets 2002$8,701,8982003 2004 Change2005 in Net 2006-07Assets ($138,634) Permanently Restricted Net Assets $600,000 TOTAL $10,168,280 TOTAL $6,149,205 net assets

Total Liabilities & Net Assets $8,701,898 Change in Net Assets ($138,634) INCOME EXPENSES Financial Year 2001 $6,566,682 $3,344,766 Financial Year 2002 $4,906,374 $4,857,434 INCOME EXPENSES Financial Year 2003 $3,397,630 $3,213,441 Financial Year 2001 $6,566,682 $3,344,766 Financial Year 2004 $5,653,276 $4,999,704 Financial Year 2002 $4,906,374 $4,857,434 Financial Year 2005 $7,913,760 $6,875,704 Financial Year 2006-2007 $10,080,201 $10,168,280 * Please Note: FinancialFinancial Year 2007 is Y 15-monthsear 2003 $3,397,630 $3,213,441 Financial Year 2004 $5,653,276 $4,999,704 Financial Year 2005 $7,913,760 $6,875,704 Financial Year 2006-2007 $10,080,201 $10,168,280

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COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES Dr. Rajendra Vattikuti, Founder & Chairman, Covansys, and Mrs. Padmaja Vattikuti Hon. William J. Clinton (Honorary Chair), 42nd President of the United States of America Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, CEO & Managing Partner, Symphony Technology Group, and Mrs. Kathy Wadhwani Mr. Ravi Akhoury, Chairman and CEO, Mackay Shields, and Mrs. Ginny Akhoury Mr. V. Prem Watsa, Chairman & CEO, Fairfax Financial Holdings, Limited and Mrs. Nalini Watsa Applied Materials, Inc. Ambassador Frank Wisner, Vice-Chairman, External Affairs, American International Group, and Mrs. Christine Wisner Mr. Sudesh Arora, President, Natel Engineering Co., Inc. and Mrs. Chitra Arora Mrs. Rani Bahadur, Michigan Based Philanthropist, and Mr. B N Bahadur BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Vimal Bahuguna, President, Drona Group LLC, and Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna Mr. Victor Menezes, (Co-Chair) Retired Senior Vice Chairman, Citigroup Mr. Raj Bhatia, Senior Vice President, Merrill Lynch Private Banking & Investment, and Dr. Seema Bhatia Mr. Rajat K. Gupta, (Co-Chair) Senior Partner Worldwide, McKinsey & Co. Mr. Sant Chatwal, President, Hampshire Hotels & Resorts LLC, and Mrs. Daman Chatwal Mr. Navneet Chugh, Founder, The Chugh Firm Mr. Navneet S. Chugh, Attorney, C.P.A. The Chugh Firm, and Mrs. Ritu Chugh Mr. Tushar Dave, Co-Founder and Managing Director, New Path Ventures Citigroup Mr. Vinod Dham, Co-Founder and Managing Director, New Path Ventures Mr. Tushar Dave, Co-Founder and Managing Director, New Path Ventures, and Mrs. Reshma Dave Mr. Peter Hero, Senior Advisor, Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mr. Vinod Dham, Co-Founder and Managing Director, New Path Ventures, and Mrs. Sadhana Dham Mr. Sridar Iyengar, Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners Drs. Leena and Nitin Doshi, Doshi Family Foundation Mr. Pradeep Kashyap, Executive Director, AIF Dr. Jasvir Gill, Co-Founder and CEO, Start-up Farms International, and Ms. Kaval Kaur Ms. Lata Krishnan, President, AIF Mr. Anil Godhwani, Founder, India Community Center, Silicon Valley, and Mrs. Jyoti Godhwani Mr. Ravi Reddy, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Think Capital LLC Mr. Vijay Goradia, Chairman & CEO, Vinmar International, and Mrs. Marie Goradia Mr. Geoffrey Stewart, Esq., Partner, Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue Dr. Naren Gupta, Vice-Chairman, Wind River Systems, and Mrs. Vinita Gupta Ms. Chandrika Tandon, Chairperson, Tandon Capital Associates Mr. Rajat K. Gupta, Senior Partner Worldwide, McKinsey & Company, Inc., and Mrs. Anita Gupta Mrs. Talat Hasan, President and CEO, Sensys Instruments, and Mr. Kamil Hasan US ADVISORY COUNCIL Intel Corporation Dr. Amartya Sen, (Chair) Lamont University Professor, Harvard University Mr. Vinod Khosla, Partner, Kleiner Parkins Caufield & Byers, and Mrs. Neeru Khosla Ms. Maya Ajmera, President, Global Fund for Children Mr. Kumar Malavalli, Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, InMage Systems, and Mrs. Vijaya Malavalli Mr. Harry Barnes, Ex-US Ambassador to India Mr. Samuel Mathan, Chief Executive Officer, Matisse Networks, and Mrs. Shanti Mathan Mr. Anil Bhandari, Senior Vice President, Salomon Smith Barney Mr. Victor J. Menezes, Retired Senior Vice Chairman, Citigroup, and Mrs. Tara Menezes Mr. Richard F. Celeste, Ex-US Ambassador to India; President, Colorado College Mr. Anil Monga, CEO, Victory International, and Mrs. Rajni Monga Dr. Lincoln Chen, Director, Global Equity Initiative, Harvard University Mr. Diaz Nesamoney, President and Chief Executive Officer, Celequest, and Mrs. Usha Nesamoney Mr. Kamran Elahian, Chairman and Co Founder, Global Catalyst Partners Mr. Bhikhubhai Patel, Chairman, Tarsadia Hotels, and Mrs. Pushpa Patel Dr. Shiban Ganju, Director, Moksha-Yug Aceess, Bangalore Dr. Kiran Patel, Chairman, Visionary Medical Systems, and Dr. Pallavi Patel Ms. Sushmita Ghosh, Chair, Changemakers, Former President, Ashoka Mr. Mukesh Patel, Silicon Valley Entrepreneur, and Mrs. Harsha Patel Mr. Kailash Joshi, Past President, TiE Silicon Valley Mr. Vivek Paul, Partner, Texas Pacific Group, and Mrs. Nilita Paul Mr. Ramesh Kapur, President, MED-TECH Mr. Raj Rajaratnam, Managing General Partner, The Galleon Group, and Mrs. Asha Rajaratnam Mr. Rahul Merchant, Chief Information Officer, Fannie Mae Mr. Ravi Reddy, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Think Capital LLC, and Mrs. Pratibha Reddy Ms. Kavita Ramdas, President & CEO, Global Fund for Women Mr. Hector de J. Ruiz, Chairman & CEO, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Mr. Sudhakar Shenoy, Chairman & CEO, Information Management Consultants, Inc. Ms. Neerja Sethi, Co-Founder and Vice President, Syntel Inc. and Mr. Bharat Desai Mr. Salil Shetty, Director, Millennium Development Goals, UNDP Mr. Ajay Shah, Founding Managing Director, Silver Lake Sumeru Fund, and Ms. Lata Krishnan Mr. Sreenath Sreenivasan, Dean of Students, Columbia University Journalism School Mr. Sanjay Subhedar, General Partner, Storm Ventures, and Mrs. Suniti Subhedar Mr. Shashi Tharoor, Chairman, AFRAS Ventures Mrs. Chandrika Tandon, Chairperson, Tandon Capital Associates, and Mr. Ranjan Tandon

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AIF AMBASSADORS Prof. R. Govinda, Head, School and the Non-Formal Education Unit, National University of Educational Planning (India) Mr. Rahul Bose, Actor Ms. Shanti Jagannathan, Education Consultant to the European Commission and several rural and social development programs in Mr. Deepak Chopra, Founder, The Chopra Center for Well Being India, Nepal and Bhutan Ms. Madhur Jaffrey, Author and Actress Mr. Dhir Jhingran, Asia Pacific Director, Room to Read, and previously Director of Elementary Education, Ministry of Human Resource Ms. Mira Nair, Filmmaker, Mirabai Films Development Ms. Gloria Steinem, Author and Activist Mr. Ajay S. Mehta, Executive Director and CEO, National Foundation for India, and former Chief Executive, Seva Mandir in Udaipur INDIA ADVISORY COUNCIL Mr. Ravi Srivastava, Professor of Economics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and Member, National Commission on Enterprises in the Mr. K.V. Kamath, (Co-Chair) Managing Director & CEO, ICICI Bank Limited, India’s largest private bank Unorganized Sector (NCEUS) Mr. Deepak Parekh, (Co-Chair) Chairman, HDFC Ltd., India’s largest housing finance company Mr. Tom Thomas, Director, Praxis, an organization focused on participatory development Dr. Isher Ahluwalia, Chairperson, Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations Mr. Ashok Alexander, Director, Avahan, the India AIDS Initiative of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation DIGITAL EQUALIZER COUNCIL (US) Mr. Nishith Desai, Head, Nishith Desai Associates, an international legal & tax conseling law firm Mr. Kamran Elahian, Chairman and Co-Founder, Global Catalyst Systems Ms. Parmeshwar Godrej, leading Indian philanthropist focused on HIV/AIDS, women’s empowerment and children’s education Ms. Kaval Kaur, Co-Founder and CFO, Start-up Farms International Mr. Vijay Mahajan, Founder & Chairman, Basix, a leading Indian microfinance institution Ms. Lata Krishnan, President, AIF Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune Mr. Kumar Malavalli, Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, InMage Systems and AIF Trustee Mr. Sanjay Nayar, CEO, Citigroup India Ms. Anita Manwani, CEO, Callibrated Business Solutions Mr. Ranjit Pandit, Chairman, McKinsey & Co. India Mr. Victor Menezes, Retired Senior Vice Chairman, Citigroup and Co-Chair, AIF Ms. Priya Paul, Chairperson, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels, one of India’s premier hotel groups Mr. Vibhu Mittal, Senior Scientist, Google & School of Computer Science/Language Technologies Institute, CMU Mr. Saurabh Srivastava, Chair, NASSCOM Foundation; President, New Delhi Chapter and Trustee, Global Board TiE Ms. Nilita Paul, AIF Trustee Mr. O.P. Vaish, Founder,Vaish Associates Law Firm, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India & past trustee of the Rotary Foundation Ms. Mythili Sankaran, Regional Director, West Coast & Director, AIF Digital Equalizer Program Mr. Sanjay Subhedar, General Partner, Storm Ventures and AIF Trustee LIVELIHOOD GRANTS RESOURCE GROUP Mr. Ajit Kanitkar, Program Officer Economic Development, Ford Foundation (India) DIGITAL EQUALIZER RESOURCE GROUP (INDIA) Mr. Pradeep Kashyap, Managing Director, MART, specializing in rural marketing Dr. Anupam Basu, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur Dr. Renu Khosla, Director, Center for Urban & Regional Excellence (CURE India) Ms. Annie Koshy, Principal, St. Mary’s School Mr. Vijay Sardana, Independent Consultant with over 30 years experience in Natural Resource Management (NRM) in India Mr. Subhash Khuntia, Joint Secretary Secondary Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development Mr. Kishore Singh, Development Consultant with expertise in urban livelihoods Dr. Utpal Mallik, Head-Computer Science, National Council for Education Research & Training Ms. Frances Sinha, Executive Director, EDA Rural System, a consulting firm with a focus on microfinance Ms. Vimala Ramachandran, Education Consultant Mr. Ajay Tankha, Independent Consultant with 30 years experience in rural micro-finance Mr. Matthew Titus, Executive Director, Sa-Dhan, an association of community development finance institutions SERVICE CORPS ADVISORY COUNCIL (US) Mr. Farhad Vania, Programme Officer, UK Department for International Development (New Delhi) Mr. Richard Celeste (Co-Chair), President of Colorado College, and former US Ambassador to India, Director of the US Peace Corps EDUCATION GRANTS RESOURCE GROUP and Governor of Ohio Dr. Poonam Batra, Professor, Central Institute of Education, University of Delhi Mr. Sridar Iyengar (Co-Chair), President, TiE Global Board of Trustees Mr. Sumit Bose, Principal Secretary, Finance, Government of Madhya Pradesh, and previously Joint Secretary, Department of Elementary Mr. Abhay Bhushan, Technology Entrepreneur Mr. Dayaram, Education Program Officer, Aga Khan Foundation, & former Chief Consultant, Alternate Schooling for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Ms. Kathy Sreedhar, Director, Unitarian Universalist Holdeen India Program Prof. Anita Dighe, Retired Director, Campus of Open Learning, University of Delhi, and UNESCO Consultant on the use of technology to promote learning

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BOSTON LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Navneet S. and Ritu Chugh STAFF & VOLUNTEERS Amitabh and Reema Chandra Simoina Dargan Lata Krishnan, President (California) Akshay and Shobhana Dalal Santanu and Kelly Das Pradeep Kashyap, Executive Director (New York) Krishna and Laurie Palepu H.K. and Anjana Desai Shankar Venkateswaran, Executive Director- India (India) Raj and Nalini Sharma Krish and Usha Dharma Venkat and Pratima Srinivasan Pravin and Pratima Doshi DP Ahuja, Director, Workplace Giving (New York) Arun and Sudha Gollapudi Nandini Ansari, Office Manager (New York) CHICAGO LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Tania Kapoor K. Bhuvaneshwari Bhagat, Program Manager, Public Health (New York) Arjun and Anu Aggarwal Bhoopi and Pinky Kohli Manas Chakrabarti, Director, Digital Equalizer (India) Sanjiv and Sangeeta Anand Sonny and Martha Kothari Vimal and Bulbul Bahuguna Sanjay and Harshada Kucheria Debarati Datta, Coordinator, Livelihoods Program (India) Raj and Seema Bhatia Aseem and Kim Mital Mrinalika Dhapola, State Team Leader- Punjab, Digital Equalizer (India) Mukesh and Nita Gangwal Pravin and Sudha Mody Neale Gonsalves, Director, Development (California) Shiban Ganju Hemant and Lalita Pandit Bhupendra Jadav, Staff Accountant (New York) Sukhjit and Biri Gill Bhupesh and Kumud Parikh Sital Jain, Manager, Non-Profit Partnerships (New York) Saurabh and Rajita Narain B.U. and Pushpa Patel Swarna Kapoor, Regional Coordinator- Andhra Pradesh, Digital Equalizer (India) Ashish and Ashley Prasad Ganpat and Manju Patel Rakhee Kaushik, Development (New York) Lew Rosenbloom Shankar and Geeta Ram Daniel Killpack, Associate Executive Director & CFO (New York) Yashpal and Anita Singh K.S. and Ms. Radhakrishnan Ajit Kothari, Corporate Relations Manager (New York) Harit and Reena Talwar Uka and Nalini Solanki Jainendra Kumar, State Team Leader- Rajasthan, Digital Equalizer (India) DALLAS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MIDLANDS (OMAHA) LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Surjit Kumar, Office Assistant (India) George and Fonsa Brody Harish and Seema Bhandula Kamini Masih, Accounts Officer (India) Hemang and Sejal Desai Maria Fernandez Rochana Mitra, Senior Manager, HIV/AIDS Grants Program (India) Vinay and Kanika Jain Rakesh and Kirti Gupta Geetha Murali, Program Officer (California) Sanjay and Shalini Joshi Aly Hasan and Samia Ahsan Srinavasa Murali, ENCorps (New York) Raj and Hema Kalyandurg Tariq and Robin Khan Chandan Nallal, Coordinator, MIS & Communication, Digital Equalizer (India) Neeti Khaitan Vasant and Prafulla Raval Rema Nanda, Director, Public Health- HIV/AIDS Program (India) Adhavan and Chandra Manickam Mohan Mysore and Chandrika Rizal Chand Nirankari, Graphic Designer (New York) Nilesh and Chetna Naik Sanjay and Vandana Singh Azad Oommen, Director, Chapter Development (California) Paul and Geetha Pandian Arvind Thapar Akram and Zeba Sayed Luz Pacheco, Program Assistant (California) CHAPTER COORDINATORS Taruna Pal, Administrative Officer (India) LOS ANGELES LEADERHIP COUNCIL Boston: Anupam Rastogi P. Prabhakar, Coordinator, Education Program (India) Ashok and Chitra Amritraj Chicago: Anjali Gurnani, Rupal Raval Lalith Prasad, State Team Leader- Karnataka, Digital Equalizer (India) Sudesh and Chitra Arora Dallas: Sejal Desai, Raj Kalyandurg Venkatesh Raghavendra, Chief Philanthropy Officer (New York) Savitur and Deepa Badhwar Los Angeles: Deepa Badhwar, Tania Kapoor Rajesh Rajoriya, Office Assistant (India) Sumita and Jagdeep Batra Omaha: Shruti Manjunath, Umang Talati Hanumant Rawat, Director, Livelihoods Program (India) Vinod and Sudha Bhindi New York: Rana Kashyap, Atish Nigam Jonathan Ripley, Manager, Service Corps (India) Hamilton and Denise Brewart San Francisco Bay Area: Milan Mantri Smita, Director, Education Programs (India) Vikram and Upma Budhraja Seattle: Navin Thukkaram, Usha Rao Mythili Sankaran, Regional Director, West Coast and Director, Digital Equalizer (California) Nandini and Deepak Chopra Washington, DC: Nina Patel

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Subrat Sarkar, Regional Coordinator- Orissa, Digital Equalizer (India) Anjali Sharma, Director, Marketing (New York) Gurvinder Singh, Manager, Accounts & Administration (India) Rita Soni, Manager, Communications and Advocacy (India) J. Sundarakrishnan, National Head, Implementation, Digital Equalizer (India)

CONSULTANTS Meera Devi, Coordinator, Tsunami Program (India)

PRO BONO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES George Abraham, CEO, Score Foundation (India) Bal Das, General Counsel (New York) Sanjiv Desai, Partner, Transearch India (India) Gutenberg Communications (India) Dipankar Gupta, Professor, Center for the Study of Social Systems, Jawaharlal Nehru University (India) Anita Gupta, Public Relations Advisor (New York) Pradeep Gupta, Managing Director, CyberMedia (India) Anand S. Pathak, P & A Law Offices, Legal Advisor (India) Dhir Jhingran, Asia Pacific Director, Room to Read, and previously Director of Elementary Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development (India) Amitabh Kundu, Professor, Center for the Study of Regional Development, Jawaharlal Nehru University (India) Rajesh Relan, Graphic Design (California) Amit Saluja, Hogan & Hartson, Legal Advisor (New York) Rajesh Swaminathan, Legal Advisor (New York) Geoffrey Stewart, Esq., Partner, Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue (New York)

INTERNS Anika Ayyar (California) Shannon Keiley (California) Vijaya Prasad (California) Swati Balakrishnan (California) Alberta Lagorio (California) Dheeraj Ravi (New York) Nikhil Bhagat (California) Pam Libed (California) Ann Rogan (California) Loreley Bombis (California) Radha Makker (California) Ankura Singh (New York) Fiammetta Bozzani (California) Manuela Mazzetti (California) Ayesha Singh (California) Nirshila Chand (California) Arjun Mody (California) Simrat Singh (New York) Aditi Desai (New York) Priyanka Mody (California) Divya Sinha (New York) Nikhil Gargeya (California) Gauri Mohan (New York) Kathryn Stewart (New York) Michael Gilbride (New York) Shakthi Natraj (New York) Rohini Gupta (New York) Gabriele Pizzuti (California)

Children of a migrant fishing community after school. SETU, Gujarat

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PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE $100,000 and above Kaye, Charles & Sheryl Mathan, Samuel & Shanti Discover Financial Services, LLC Rai, Hardeep & Nona Deb, Dipanjan & Shashikala Advanced Micro Devices, Inc Malavalli, Kumar & Vijaya McKinsey & Company Draper, William & Phyllis Richardson & Patel, LLP Desai, Sejal & Hemang Applied Materials Foundation Nesamoney, Diaz & Usha Merck & Co. Ganju, Shiban Satyam Computer Services Ltd. Diamond Cluster International Inc. Arora, Sudesh & Chitra New York Life Insurance Co Motwani, Rajeev & Jadeja, Asha General Atlantic Service Corp. Sen, Prabit & Rajashree Dow Jones & Co., Inc. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation* Patel, Mukesh & Harsha Mullick, Swadesh Gill, Jasbir & Sukhjit Sidhu, Sanjiv Dua, Ash Doshi, Nitin & Leena* Rockefeller Foundation NYSE Group Global Payments Inc. Silicon Valley Community Foundation Electric Power Group LLC Ford Foundation Saxena, Parag & Usha Oracle Corporation Godhwani, Anil & Jyoti Simons, James & Marilyn E-Z Data INc Goradia, Vijay & Marie Wadhwani, Romesh & Kathleen Pallotta, James & Kimberly Godhwani, Gautam Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Fisher Scientific International Inc. ICICI Bank Warburg Pincus LLC Pepsico, Inc. Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve SMART Modular Technologies Gardner Carton & Douglas LLP Intel Corporation QLogic Corporation Franklin & Hachigian LLP Subhedar, Sanjay & Suniti GBS Linens Inc. Jewish Community Federation PATRON $25,000 - 49,999 Raghavan, Harish & Ramaa Headstrong Services, LLC Symantec Corporation Gupta, Ashwini & Anita Khosla, Vinod & Neeru* ABB Inc. Raj, Deepak & Neera HellerEhrman LLP Tata America International Corp. Habib American Bank Menezes, Victor & Tara Adobe Foundation Fund Rosenbach, Susan Hendrix, Harville & Hunt, Helen Telchordia Technologies Haldirams Pvt. Ltd. Monga, Anil & Rajni AmeriCares Foundation Rothschild, Evelyn de Infosys Technologies Limited The Coca-Cola Company Halevy, Alon Patel, BU An anonymous donor SanDisk Corporation Intel Capital United Way Highglow USA Corporation Paul, Vivek & Nilita* Baxter International Inc. Schick, Thomas John & Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation Vornado Realty LP IBM Corporation Pratham USA Bloomberg L.P. Stebbins, Nancy A. Johnson Family Foundation Wachovia Foundation India Literacy Project Rajaratnam, Raj & Asha Boston Consulting Group Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation Kanbay Inc. Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Jenner & Block LLP Reddy, Ravi & Pratibha Clarence and Anne Dillon Duwalke Trust Zakaria, Arshad Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Wilkie Farr & Gallagher LLP John Deere & Co. Shah, Ajay & Krishnan, Lata Comfort, William & Natalie Kumar, Arun & Poornima Jones Day Foundation Tandon, Ranjan & Chandrika* Credit Suisse First Boston VISIONARY $10,000 - 24,999 Kvalheim, Grant & Wendy CATALYST $5,000 - 9,999 Kailath, Thomas Dave, Tushar & Reshma Deutsche Bank Ahuja, Anilesh & Tania Lewis S. Rosenbloom AIDS Project Los Angeles Kalyandurg, Rajesh & Hema Venkatachalam, Hasi & Manjeri DLZ Corporation Altria Group Inc. Mahadeva, Kumar Arvin Taneja MD Inc Kashyap, Pradeep & Reena * indicates multi-year pledges Eileen Fisher Companies Inc American Federation of Muslims of Indian McGraw-Hill Companies AT&T, Inc. Kronish Lieb Weiner & Hellman LLP Forstmann Little & Co. Origin Mehta, Bobby & Swati Bastian Family Trust Malek, Ken & Dixie BENEFACTOR $50,000 - 99,999 Glades Foundation Anonymous Donors Menezes, Ivan & Shibani Beyond Borders Foundation Masucci, Nichols J. Akhoury, Ravi & Ginny Gupta, Rajat & Anita Bahuguna, Vimal & Bulbul Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. Bhandula, Harish Max India Limited American International Group Gururaj & Jaishree Deshpande Family Bhatia, Raj & Seema Mhatre, Nagesh & Lee Bhindi K. International Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP Basu, Dipak & Radha Foundation Broadstreet LLC Michael E. Marks Family Foundation Bist, Vijay & Anita Microsoft Corporation Chatwal, Sant & Daman Hamilton Brewart Insurance Agency Chambers, Raymond & Patty Montgomery & Co. LLC Boeing Company Mishal, Devadatt Chugh, Navneet & Ritu HSBC Bank Chatterjee, Purnendu Morgan Stanley & Co California State University Long Beach Nagpal, Ajay & Debbie-Mitchell Citigroup HSBC-North America, Community & Chellam, Kris & Evelyne Motorola, Inc. Foundation Narayan, Subramaniam & Radha Dalton, Mark Philanthropic Services Combined Federal Campaign New Path Ventures Management Care Health Inc. Nuveen Investments Das, Bal & Valerie Iyengar, Sridar & Anita Comerica Bank Northern Trust Corporation Chandrashekhar, V. Pande, Vinay & Shonu Das, Eshwarahalli & Kuntala Jain, Ajit & Tinku Como Foundation Opera Solutions Chopra, Deepak & Rita Pandian, Paul & Geetha Desai, Bharat & Sethi, Neerja Jain, Anshu Convergys Corporation Park Hill Group Cisco Systems, Inc. Pandit, Lalita Global Asset Capital LLC JP Morgan Chase Bank Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP PCS Foundation Commaroto, Michael Perry, Glenn Goldman Sachs & Co. Kamra, Deepak & Christina Cummins, David Petersen, Donald K. Danziger, David M. Prabhu, Krish Hasan, Kamil & Talat Khanna, Atul Davis Polk Wardwell PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Dargan, Simoina Prasad, Ashish & Ashley Huron Consulting Lehman Brothers Inc. Deloitte Services LP Prudential Financial Davidson, Jim & Julia Puri, Anupam & Rajika

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Randolph Foundation Armana Inc Dyne Techservices, Inc. Kashyap, Satish & Punam Mittal, Aseem & Kim Prabhu, Aneesh Relsys International, Inc. Ashraya Corporation Egon Zehnder International Inc. Kashyap, Sudha Mittal, Vibhu Prabhu, Vasant & Sumati Roux, David & Barbara Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo Erraballi, Sunil Katz, Jeffrey Mobile Magic of California, LLC Prasad, Narayan & Poonam Schering-Plough Corporation Bakshi, Naren & Kusum Fernandez, Thomas E. Kenneth Cole Productions LP Modi, Nikhil & Rahat Premier Commercial Bank Shah, Reema Bammi, Manu Franklin, Blake T. Khanna, Siddhartha & Susan Mody, Ajay & Suhani Primary and Multi-Specialty Clinics Share and Care Foundation for India Bank of the West Freiberg, Brenda Khosla, Victor & Gail Mohanty, Manisa Proactivenet Inc Sinha, Jayant Barbieri, Joseph Frontier Pharmacy & Nutrition Inc. Klein Donahoe Family Fund Mora, Eric R&N Subway Inc. Sinha, Prabhakant & Anita Batkin, Alan R. FX Solutions Kohli, Ujjal & Sarita Mumford Ayliffe Raj, Zain Skoll Foundation Batra, Pradeep Gabriel Venture Partners Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation Murthy, Manohar & Lata Raje, Anagha & Prasad Smith Barney Becton Dickinson and Company Gaitonde, Sunil & Sujata Kothari, Ajit & Ila Murthy, Vishnubhakt Ramamoorti, Sridhar & Binu Stewart, Geoffrey S. Bedegi, Peter & Mary Jane Gala, Rajul & D Kothari, Sonny & Martha Naik, Amol Ramamurthy, Githesh & Jamuna Tarrant Partners LP Bellezza, Donald A. Gandhi & Kang, LLP Kothari, Tushar & Sangeeta Nandapurkar, Satish & Marina Rao, Usha Thakkar, Desh Beraznik, Stanley F. GETIT, Inc. Kripalani, Kishore Nandwani, Suresh K. Renfield-Miller Foundation Thukkaram, Pandurangan Berrington, Howard & Cheryl Gollapudi, Sudha & Arun Krishnamurthy, Vasu & Mary Narain, Dhruv & Subbarao, Sandhya Ringold, Gordon & Tanya TiE Inc. Bhagat, Arjun & Anita Golob Family Fund Krishnan, Rajagopal Narain, Saurabh & Rajita Robert & Stacey Gendelman Fund Tilak, Ravi & Vandana Bhandari, Gaurav Google Inc. Kusum Family Foundation Nathoo, Raffiq Robin, Kenneth US Trust Company of New York Bhargava, Rakesh Greenberg Traurig Langensand, Leif & Sands, Carol Needham & Co. Rose International, Inc. Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Bhatia, Arun & Asmita Grover, Vishal & Monaz Lervold, Joe & Jill Ness Technologies Inc. Rubin, Donald & Shelley Vattikuti, Rajendra Bhatia, M & N Guevara, Andrew Lone Pine Foundation, Inc. Netwin Solutions, Inc. Ryland, Kyle T. Vinya Capital LP Bhatia, Sabeer Guinet, Patrick & Trish Luther, Sherri Network of Indian Professionals Sahota, H. VNA Home Health Systems Bhattacharya, Raj Gupta, Naren & Vinita Mahadeva, Wijeyaraj Nexus Health Capital LLC Sait, Mohammad & Shehnaz Warrior, Mohandas & Padmasree Bist, Anurag & Sood, Megha Gupta, Vinod Mahal, Anmol & Surjit O’Melveny & Myers LLP Samme, Syed Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Broeksmit Family Foundation Guruaan LA II LP Mahal, Baldev & Jaswinder Oncology Therapeutics Network Sammi, Paramjeet Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Hartmarx Corp. Maharashtra Foundation Pabrai, Mohnish Sandhu, Rajpal & Mary Henry Wipro Technologies Chandra, Amitabh & Reema Hassan, Fred & Noreen Mahendroo, Vikesh & Kiran Pandharpande, Sharmila Sankar, Sriram & Ratnam, Uma World of Good Chandwani, Nanik & Pushpa Helios Consulting Group Inc. Mamey, Nelson Panu, Krish & Nina Sathaye, Shirish & Archana Zeitlin, Jide J. Chandwani, Sona Highet, Ian ManGroup USA Parekh, Bhupesh & Kumud Sawlani, Narain & Sarla Chopra, Ajay & Banerjee, Shyamoli Hilco Trading Co., Inc. Mattu, Ravi & Manuja Parikh, Sudhir & Sudha Sen, Dinendra & Devalina CHAMPION $1,000 - 4,999 CISCO Systems Foundation Horowitz, Richard Medos Custom Tailors Inc. Patel, Bharat & Ninna Shah, Divyesh & Priti Abbasi, Tahir A. Cooley Godward Kronish LLP Host, Michele Mehra, Ajit & Sunita Patel, CKN & Shela Sharma, Deven & Anjali ABN Amro Bank NV Dalal, Akshay & Shobhana HRH Construction Inc. Mehta, Amit & Ruchi Patel, Magan & Marilyn Shenoy, Sudhakar & Bina Ahluwalia, PS & Sawhney, Inderpreet Danapani, Vijay & Kamini Ignify Inc. Mehta, Manu & Anuradha Patel, Raju & Lisa SICON LLC Ahuja, Deepak Daya-Gopal Amrit Trust Insilica, Inc. Mehta, Ravindra & Manisha Patel, Ramesh K. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Alice M. & Thomas J. Tisch Foundation Dayal, Madhukar & Saira Jain, Sital & Suman Mehta, Sunil & Ameeta Patel, Rashmi Singh, Ajay & Nidhi American Dawn Inc. Delong, Thomas Jeyaganesh, Prashant J. Menon, Gopal & Manjula Patel, Sanjay & Minal Singh, Kuldip & Jasvinder Amin, Ketan Desihub Inc. Johnson, James M. Mercado Global Penguin Group (USA) Inc. Singh, Prithipal Anand, Sanjiv & Sangeeta Devitre, Dinyar & Aashish Johri, Rajive & Indrani Merchant, Sheri Pfizer Corporation Singh, Rajesh & Roberta Ananthakrishnan, Dheera Doshi, Narin & P. Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue Merchant, Shilpa Pitroda, Salil S. Singh, Rajvir Anthem Realty & Mortgage Doshi, Tushar Kamdar, Mira Minaya Corp. Popat, Narendra & Jyoti Sobti, Arun & Pamela Apple Care Medical Management, Inc. Dow Chemical Company Foundation Kapoor, Tania Mitra, Samir & Sundari Popat, Vijay Sood Enterprises

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State Bank of India Donors Forum of Chicago Setty, Sumana Suri, Rajesh & Kavita Fares, David Shah, Mansoor & Fiza Swaroop, Rajesh Feinberg, Joseph Shah, Seema & Harshal Tagore, Sundaram Global Impact Sheikh, Haneef & Smitha Tapales, Athena & Devulapally, Giridhar Goel, Saleena Silvestri, Joseph M. Tapestry Asset Management LLC Goodstein Management Inc. Singal, Manisha Taylor, Barry & Elizabeth Govindan, Paul & Soundaram Singh, Parminder & Kaur, Inder The Draper Foundation Hasan, Anvar Slusarz, Martin The Foothill Group, Inc. Hota, Sivas Sohal, Ranbir Thomas, Tony Inamdar, Raj South Bay Pharmacy Thompson, Craig Jayan, Dhru Sulekha.com Transnational Technologies, Inc. JP Morgan Chase Foundation Tadanki, Venkat Trinus Corporation Kashyap, Rana Talreja, Manjula Tyagi, Sandeep & Anupma Kaur, Balween & Harveer Troncale, Michael W. UBS Warburg Keiley, Shannon Vashisht, Bhavana UKA Solanki Foundation Khalil, Samira M. Virani, Azad A. Umin, Steve M. Kothari, Ketan & Sheila Waters, Katherine K. USC Head & Neck Group, Inc Kothari, Manish & Saura, Carmen Wildwood Capital LLC Vanderveer, Richard Laghate, Prasanna Virk, Kavi Lal, Rajiv & Suruchi AIF thanks the following donors Vohra, Sudesh & Mala Lawrence, Howard & Judith for their gifts made in kind: Weiner, Walter & Nina Lewis, Ila Bhargava, Vinay & Anjali Kataria Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Luikart, James & Amira Billimoria Wines Yeldandi, Vijay & Anjana Mahtani, Ramona Caviar Affair Menon, Arvind & Lakshmi Norcal INNOVATOR $500 - 999 Metropolitan Museum of Art Premier Medical Corporation Ackrell Capital, LLC More, Anand Raj Tents AEG Partners, LLC Nanda, Shaunali Rangan, Kasturi Agarwal, Rekha & Rajendra Narayanan, Ramya & Nandu Varadarajan, Rajaram Ahmed, Iftikar Narayandas, Narakesari & Sunitha Westin Hotels Balakrishnan, Usha Nathani, Mahesh Bhalla, Sarbpaul & Paramjit Pai, Dhananjay Bhandarkar, Gopal & Pratibha Patel, HK & KH AIF also thanks all of our donors who have contrib- Bheddah, Peter & Dorothy Patel, Homi & Anne uted amounts up to $500. Their contributions are CanKids India Fund Pujara, Neel appreciated greatly. A lack of space prevents us from Catenacci, Gerald & Janet Rajsingh, Peter V. acknowledging their gifts individually. Cherubal, Sasikumar Ray, Korok Corradini, Drew Rutan & Tucker, LLP AIF apologizes sincerely for any inadvertent omis- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Services, Inc. Sambhi Family Trust sions or errors in this listing of donors. Desai, Samir Sen, Rashmi

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