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