Yearly Archives: 2011

Double the joy of giving! Donate & send a free PRASAD e-Card

The PRASAD Project’s wonderful supporters often make gifts to PRASAD in honor of  loved ones, and to mark special occasions. To make this a truly personal experience between you and your honoree, we have created electronic greeting cards (e-Cards) with … Continue reading

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Welcome to the December e-News!

This message comes to you filled with joy and gratitude for your support throughout this past year. Because of it, our beneficiaries have made significant strides in health care, sustainable environmentalism, education and financial growth. Your gifts to PRASAD became … Continue reading

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Personal milestone highlights PRASAD de Mexico’s life-changing work!

Carlos Suarez recently celebrated his 15-year anniversary as Director of  PRASAD de Mexico, and to mark the occasion, he expressed his gratitude for being in the role. He also shared some of the reasons why the Eye Care Program captured his … Continue reading

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Environmental Awareness Plan!

Mahalunge Village, Tansa Valley, India—PRASAD Chikitsa’s (PC) Community Development Program recently partnered with the M. C. Mehta Environmental Foundation for a special Environmental Awareness Program. The objectives were to stimulate interest in protecting and conserving the environment in the Tansa … Continue reading

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SHGs discover the power of unity to support the community

Akloli Village, India—Members of this PRASAD Self-Help Group have proven that their most precious resource is themselves! The women set out to get a teacher for their village school; in the process, they learned that unity of purpose is the … Continue reading

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PRASAD promotes smokeless stoves!

Gorad, India—in a typical rural Indian home, the women spend over half a day in the kitchen. The commonly-used, traditional chulha stoves need to be blown at regular intervals, creating so much smoke pollution that they cause respiratory problems for … Continue reading

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PRASAD CDHP inaugurates mobile dental clinic!

Miles of Smiles! Monticello, NY—On July 21, PRASAD Children’s Dental Health Program (PRASAD CDHP) inaugurated a new mobile dental clinic at the Sullivan County Government Center in Monticello, NY! More than 75 well-wishers attended, including U.S. Congressman Maurice Hinchey’s (D-Hurley) District … Continue reading

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Got milk? Goats’ milk, that is!

From impoverished widow to successful goat farmer Kelthan Village, India—At the age of 51, Parvati did not have many prospects; she was widowed, very poor and responsible for providing for herself and her two children. Her only resource, besides her … Continue reading

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Welcome to our Gift Catalogue!

Now you can give to the PRASAD program of your choice! Select from one of the gift options or use the ‘Other’ option to give any amount you choose. From the Anukampaa Health Center to the WADI (Orchard) Initiative, there … Continue reading

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Hearts filled with gladness!

Taluka-Bhiwandi, India—At age 9, Bhavesh Patil should have been running and jumping, playing with his pals; instead, he was weakened by symptoms that might have belonged to a 70-year old: chest pains, chronic cough and shortness of breath. After trying … Continue reading

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