Yearly Archives: 2010

Straight from the heart: Ankita’s Story

Tansa Valley, India—Recently, PRASAD Chikitsa’s medical and nutrition programs joined forces to identify and respond to health risks among children at four Day Care Centers because it was noticed that some of the children were not thriving, despite receiving meals … Continue reading

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Thank you!

Arabic Tak Så Meget Danish Merci Beaucoup French – Vielen Dank, Dass Sie So Viel German Thank you USA – σας ευχαριστώ πολύ Greek – תודה רבה Hebrew – बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद Hindi – Grazie mille Italian – どうもありがとう Japanese … Continue reading

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Homeless, but not friendless: Leela’s Story

Ganeshpuri, India—*Leela faces many challenges. At 35 years of age, she is homeless and has a developmental disability. When she came to the Anukampaa Health Center (AHC) in May 2010, she was also pregnant and suffering from a very virulent … Continue reading

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PRASAD Australia Fundraiser!

PRASAD Australia is excited to announce a fundraising collaboration with artists Kim Carey and Sonia Friedrich. These artists are offering a selection of their unique photographic greeting cards, which will be sold at a special rate of $AU 4.00 each … Continue reading

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Let’s hear it for Anukampaa Health Center!

District Thane, India—Losing one’s hearing can be frightening and frustrating, as Anjani Patil learned at the early age of 55. A hearing impairment may leave one feeling isolated, left out of conversations and too embarrassed to ask people to keep … Continue reading

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Children’s Day in Teotihuacan, City of the Gods

Mexico—More than a thousand years ago, the Olmecas built the ceremonial city of Teotihuacan, perched on the highest plateau above the quiet village of Santa Maria Acatlan. There, during “El Día Del Niño,” or Children’s Day, Prasad de Mexico held … Continue reading

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Mental health care should not be a luxury

Tansa Valley, India—Among the residents of the Tansa Valley, as with any population, there are those who struggle with mental illness. PRASAD Chikitsa has responded with a Mental Health Program, housed in the Anukampaa Health Center. Founded in 2005, the … Continue reading

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Kids who enjoy seeing a dentist!

Hurleyville, NY – Imagine a child looking forward a trip to the dentist! It sounds far-fetched, but PRASAD Children’s Dental Health Program (PRASAD CDHP) is making it a reality. Through education, outreach and positive experiences, we are changing how our … Continue reading

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Kids bring creativity, awareness to World Environment Day

Note: World Environment Day is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and encourages political attention and action. Ganeshpuri, India— On June 5, the people of Ganeshpuri celebrated World Environment Dayepresentatives … Continue reading

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$275,000 Awarded to PRASAD Children’s Dental Health Program!

PRASAD Children’s Dental Health Program has been granted two awards, one through a Congressional bill and another from a private organization called the Dyson Foundation. US Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) has secured $200,000 for PRASAD Children’s Dental Health Program (PRASAD … Continue reading

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