Ravi Kuchimanchi
While a graduate student at University of Maryland, Ravi Kuchimanchi founded the Association for India’s Development (AID) in 1991 with the vision “problems are interconnected,... Read More
AID volunteers from the US who quit their jobs (or after studies) to devote their lives to work for AID and social causes are Jeevansaathis. Since 1998 the Jeevansaathis have played a leadership role in connecting AID with some of the most grassroots movements in India, and have helped conceive and implement projects, programs and campaigns that have made a big impact. Their work, together with that of the volunteers has helped sustain and scale AID.
Jeevansaathis
Balaji Sampath
Dr. Balaji Sampath, is a central figure in AID. He has made several vital contributions in planning and executing large-scale campaigns in health, literacy and... Read More
Kamayani Swami
More Jeevansaathis | Take Action Kamayani has been delving into issues of social change and justice for the last two decades. She started her journey... Read More
Kiran Vissa
Kiran Vissa was a key AID figure since its formative years and has worn many hats of leadership and organizational roles. After several years of... Read More
Ravishankar Arunachalam
After many years, AID is proud to announce a new Jeevansaathi! Ravishankar Arunachalam has been elected by AID Austin, AID Pittsburgh and AID Maryland to... Read More
Rachna Dhingra
Rachna Dhingra is known for her work in Bhopal with survivors from the world’s worst industrial disaster – the gas leak from Union Carbide’s plant... Read More
Vasundhara Rangaswamy
Vasundhara Rangaswamy is a family medicine physician in training and a rural health fellow in India. She has a background as a clinical laboratory scientist,... Read More
Past Jeevansaathis
Aravinda Pillalamarri
Aravinda Pillalamarri is devoted to the cause of social justice. Raising awareness on fair trade and sustainable livelihoods, she works with tailors designing and marketing... Read More
