Association for India 's Development proudly presents

A TALE OF TWO STATES

Tamilnadu and Bihar present interesting paradoxes
Rich in cultural heritage and in natural resources
Yet, beset with various developmental challenges

You are invited to an engaging Talk/Discussion with

Mr. M. Dhamodaran (Tamil Nadu)
&
Mr. Dharmendar Kumar ( Bihar )

Learn how together they are
Bringing quality education to more than 1 million children
Engaged in Solar electrification and
Providing disaster relief to Bihar

June 3: Austin, TX: Shrawan 512-466-8065

June 5-6: Seattle, WA: Nirveek 410-627-7679, Sunitha & Murthy: 425-443-5884 

June 7: Tempe, AZ:  Venkatesh : 480-363-5514 or Hemant : 480-239-5345

June 8:  Cinncinati, OH: Milind 5136527058 milind.bapat@gmail.com

June 9: Penn State, PA: Vikas: 8142223357 

June 10-13: Buffalo & Troy, NY: Swathi & Vijay : 5515569187

June 14: Raleigh-Durham, NC: Naga 919-452-7933

For more information: Vijay Manghnani (215) 205 0264 or
Vijay Seshadri (610) 745 8610; email at aidphilly@gmail.com

M. Dhamodaran is the Program Head for community development, and Content Head for the language program at AID Tamil Nadu. He has been with AID for the last 9 years. He is the recipient of the PRATHAM 2006 achievement award. A self-made first generation graduate from a poor dalit landless family in a remote village in Villupuram, he is a major source of inspiration for volunteers and children alike. He has played a key role in developing the reading program of AID India. A terrific organizer, he has also been responsible for developing a strong field base for the organization across the state. Mr. Dhamodaran holds an M.Phil in Anthropology from Madras University.

Dharmendra Kumar started of a state coordinator of the "Joy of learning campaign" by the All India People Science Network (AIPSN). The main slogan was, "Hum Bharat ke bacche maang karte hai ki desh ke sabhi bacchon ko primary education mile aur shiksha majedar ho." (We are children of India and we demand that everyone in our country is provided with primary education and learning should be made fun). During 2004 to 10 December 2007, Dharmendraji coordinated the Hundred Block Program. He also coordinated people's health movements and Jan Swasthya Abhiyan at the state level. Since January 2008 he has been coordinating AID India’s activities in the Arwal district, Bihar. The main activities he was involved in were library, science, social equity, development and relief. He has a qualification of B.A. and diploma in pharmacy. But his education is non-formal. Dharmendraji’s main hobby is to learn new things and to teach them to others.