Dr. Richard Feachem, executive director of The Global Fund said, "Of those countries which are experiencing the earlier stages of huge epidemics, I would shine a particular light on India. India is a single greatest time bomb for this epidemic."

"AIDS in India: Prevention through Education"

The Association of Indians in America (AIA), the oldest Indian organization in America, has taken upon themselves the task of combating AIDS in India through its unit, Project India.

Project India, a relief effort for economically deprived people in India, has recently joined forces with Gujarat AIDS Awareness and Prevention Unit (GAP) for this purpose.

...5 million people are infected with HIV
in India and it is projected that by 2010,
this number will rise to 50 million...

GAP is a unit of International Society for Research on Civilization Diseases and on Environment (ISCRDE), a leading NGO for people in the field of HIV/AIDS and sexual health influence on attitude, opinion, policy, prevention, and professional practices. Through innovative programs, GAP has established itself as one of the forerunners in the battle against HIV/AIDS, recognized organizations including United Nations for its efforts.


Smiti Khanna, left, chairperson of AIA's "Project India"
with Dr. Radium Bhattacharya, director of (GAP)
(Photo: Arvind Padmanabhan)

Project India and GAP believe in the time honored saying that an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure and hence, Project India is launching the program for HIV/AIDS, "AIDS in India: Prevention through Education." Our aim is to bring educational materials to children and masses on HIV/AIDS and information on its prevention.

...an ounce of prevention
is better than a pound of cure...

Project India is launching the program for HIV/AIDS prevention program by hosting a fund-raising dinner on Sunday, April 25, 2004 in New York. The gala dinner will also present a Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. Gulzar, a famous writer, poet and filmmaker, who is also known for his contributions to different charitable causes. Prominent community members, politicians, and celebrities will join us at this event to help raise funds for Project India.

Contact us for more information on how you can be a part of "Project India":

Help us curb HIV/AIDS in INDIA. Make your tax-deductible contributions on-line or send your check payable to:

AIA-Project India
30 Oxford Road
Old Bethpage, NY 11804

You can also join us by volunteering your time. Call 516.317.0146