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ToI Profile of AID for the Award | Announcement of Award
Dear friends, Association
for India's Development (AID) has been selected for the Times of India
Social Impact Awards, in
the special jury category of Global Contribution to India.
Congratulations to all volunteers, well-wishers, collaborators and
supporters for all your passion and commitment. To so many people and
groups on the ground who do so much more: thank you for your guidance
and showing us the way. AID's approach has been constantly guided by the
grassroots work which has made us question and try to change the dominant paradigm of development. This is a recognition for AID's sustained
involvement in a wide range of social causes, with the selection not
based on application but by the suo moto choice of the jury of eminent
people. We are glad that the profile of AID for the award portrays the
breadth and depth of the efforts of AID and its partners in India,
covering nirman, sangharsh and seva - the constructive work
for sustainable development, the struggle for people's rights and
systemic change, and the 'giving of ourselves' or voluntarism. This is captured particularly well in these two
excerpts:"From helping organic farmers in the Sunderbans, to teaching underprivileged kids in Tamil Nadu, from encouraging citizens to file RTIs to funding NGOs that fight corruption, from waste management in Bangalore to offering flood relief in Murshidabad, it is involved in diverse activities. AID is also at the forefront campaigning to free Binayak Sen, protesting against Dow Chemicals and calling for a debate on BT Brinjal." "In the
close reading of unfolding contemporary struggles, whether for land,
water or livelihood, or in powerful statements against atrocities, AID
has emerged as a strong civil society voice, expressed in a plethora of
small movements and campaigns in various parts of the country. " We would like to consider this as a recognition for the kind of work described
above; hundreds of organizations and movements are doing it and the
selection of AID is simply as a representation of this work. We hope
that this recognition gives more strength to our efforts, more energy to
our supporters, and most importantly helps in amplifying the voice of
the people struggling for their livelihood and rights. We are also aware
that any recognition also places additional responsibility to live up
to higher expectations, and we seek your increased involvement to make
that possible!In Solidarity, AID Volunteers |
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