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2010: Earthquake in Chile
On February 27, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile, leaving wide areas of destruction. PRASAD raised funds to help those who were affected.


2009: PRASAD Chikitsa receives Best NGO
PRASAD Chikitsa receives award for the Best NGO for HIV prevention and control in rural areas.


2009: PRASAD CDHP receives GKAS Award
PRASAD Children’s Dental Health Program (PRASAD CDHP) received the Give Kids a Smile Award from the New York State Dental Foundation. This award is in recognition of the program’s excellence
2008: Orchard and second crop initiative launched
The orchard and second crop initiative was created to help farmers harvest year-round crops for sustenance and income. (This project later expanded into the organic farming initiative in 2012.)


2007: The PRASAD Project is granted Special Consultative Status
The PRASAD Project is granted Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.


2005: Hurricanes Katrina and Rita relief in U.S.
When Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit the US, PRASAD collaborated with Direct Relief International to provide emergency aid where it was most needed.


2005: HIV Detection Initiative Among Women
Initiative established to detect HIV among pregnant women to prevent transmission to their babies.


2004: Tsunami relief in Southeast Asia
PRASAD responded to the needs of those affected by the tsunami by working with more than 3,000 families in 19 villages along the Tamil Nadu coast of India, helping them


2004: PRASAD Children’s Dental Health Program expands
PRASAD CDHP expands its service area to provide dental services and dental health education to children in Ulster County, N.Y.


2004: HIV Program begins in the Tansa Valley
PRASAD Chikitsa begins its HIV program in the Tansa Valley.
2003: PRASAD España incorporated
PRASAD España is incorporated. Today, PRASAD España raises funds, mainly for PRASAD Chikitsa programs in India.
2003: Gurudev Siddha PeethNetra Chikitsa Eye Hospital inaugurated
Gurudev Siddha PeethNetra Chikitsa Eye Hospital inaugurated to provide eye surgeries and treatment to thousands of patients each year.