American India Foundation Connects US and India


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Founded in 2001  American India Foundation (AIF)  is a network of US-based chapters that form the basis of the organization's giving and initiatives that currently contribute to the support of 150 non-government organizations in India. The India-based organizations that AIF supports provide a wide array of programs and services, that so far have benefited more than 1.5 million people in India.

AIF initially began with donors and fundraisers in Silicon Valley, New York and Chicago. Now has chapters across the US including the Midwest, Dallas, DC and southern California. The organization's intent is for those here in the US to contribute to and support non-government organizations in India to assure that those in need in India have access to healthcare, education and employment. 
 
AFI chapters include both young professionals groups and junior chapters for high school students. To learn more about the American India Foundation, and spread the word to your social connections, visit http://www.aif.org/. You can also call 888-AIF-4IND or email info@aif.org.

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