Saathiships

Fellowships supported by AID Bay Area

About Saathiships: AID recognizes certain outstanding social and environmental activists in India with "Saathi" awards. Since they are highly creative, committed and motivated individuals in their areas of work, AID supports them in a manner that allows them freedom to operate without the constraints of a specific time-bound project. The program creates a mutually enriching relationship between AID and the Saathi and entails not only support in the form of a stipend, but also non-monetary involvement and strategic support from AID volunteers. Saathis are a source of great inspiration to AID volunteers, and provide insight into development dynamics. Saathis are referred to AID by our associates in India and volunteers across AID. In many cases, existing Saathis and Jeevansaathis recommend potential candidates to us. We stay in regular touch with our Saathis and their work through personal visits, phone calls and correspondence. To know more about the Saathiship program by AID, please visit the Saathi website.

Following are currently the saathis supported by AID Bay Area.

Saathi
Area of work
Gandhian, Tribal rights, Economic policies, Communal harmony
Anti-dam, River ecology
Pollution Monitoring, Bhopal, Corporate Accountabilty
Zero waste
Water/Soil Conservation, Pollution
Samir Mehta  Western Ghats conservation
R. Selvam
 Low-input Farming
James Derenj
 NREGA Advocacy